The Federal Open Market Committee released its April 2012 meeting minutes this week, revealing a Federal Reserve in the ready for additional monetary stimulus.
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Apr 25
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (April 25, 2012)
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday.
Apr 24
The Fed Starts A 2-Day Meeting Today. Make A Strategy.
The Federal Open Market Committee begins a 2-day meeting today. Mortgage rates are expected to be volatile for the next 48 hours.
Apr 23
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : April 23, 2012
Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week, breaking a three-week winning streak.
Apr 16
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : April 16, 2012
Mortgage markets improved last week as a global flight-to-quality continued.
Apr 04
Fed Minutes Causes Mortgage Rates To Rise Suddenly
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its last FOMC meeting. Mortgage rates are rising on the news.
Mar 19
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 19, 2012
Mortgage markets worsened last week as the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee suggested economic recovery may be closer than its originally expected, and that inflation may be a near-term economic concern.
Mar 13
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 13, 2012)
Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
Mar 13
The Fed Meets Today : Protecting Your Housing Payment
The Federal Open Market Committee meets today,its second of 8 scheduled meetings this year. As a home buyer or would-be refinancing household, get ready for changing mortgage rates.
Mar 12
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 12, 2012
Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week despite a series of positive developments. In addition to Greece successfully reaching a deal with its private creditors, the U.S. economy turned out strong reports — most notably the Non-Farm Payrolls report.