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Fed Minutes Hint At New Economic Stimulus

by admin on 13. Jul, 2011 in Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve released its June 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes Tuesday. It contained no surprises.

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Fed Minutes Put The Heat On Mortgage Rates To Rise

by admin on 19. May, 2011 in Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve released its April 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes Wednesday. In the hours since, mortgage markets have worsened.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (April 27, 2011 Edition)

by admin on 27. Apr, 2011 in Federal Reserve

The Federal Open Market Committee voted the Fed Funds Rate unchanged today at 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0 — the third straight unanimous vote.

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Mortgage Rates — And Home Affordability — At The Whim Of The Federal Reserve

by admin on 26. Apr, 2011 in Federal Reserve

If you’re shopping for a mortgage, or floating a rate, consider locking in before the FOMC issues its press release Wednesday at 12:15 PM ET. Once the statement hits, mortgage rates could soar.

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March Fed Minutes Show Inflation Risks And Rate Hikes On The Horizon

by admin on 06. Apr, 2011 in Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve released its March 15 meeting minutes Tuesday. The notes revealed a Federal Reserve split between optimism and caution for the U.S. economy.

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