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Mortgage rates and the Federal Reserve, explained
by
Amy Scott
Dec 9, 2019
Here's why long-term interest rates don't always move with the Fed.
Fed meets ahead of interest rate decision
Oct 30, 2019
Economists think another interest rate cut is on the way.
A divided Fed reduces rates but may not cut again this year
Sep 18, 2019
The modest cut — to a range of 1.75% to 2% — irritates Trump, who has insisted on more aggressive action.
Why the Fed decided to be transparent
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 30, 2019
The Federal Reserve used to be an economic black box. Now Chair Powell holds press conferences throughout the year. How'd it get to this point?
What the Fed may be weighing as it decides what to do about interest rates
Jul 29, 2019
Unemployment is low. Consumer spending is high. But we're also in a trade war with China, and growth is slowing around the world.
What the Federal Reserve’s policy statements can reveal about its mindset
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 19, 2019
A single word can indicate the central bank’s attitude toward interest rates.
Fed's challenge: to spur inflation
Jun 18, 2019
The FOMC meets this week to set interest rate policy, and it faces a slowing economy with inflation falling.
For public good, not for profit.
What’s the Fed saying about interest rates? We asked a linguist
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 20, 2019
Jessica Rett of UCLA helps us parse the central bank's language.
It's time for the Federal Reserve's annual game of musical chairs
Jan 29, 2019
The Fed presents a united front when it makes decisions, but not everyone on the Federal Open Market Committee has a say on interest rates.
How will shutdown affect Fed decision-making?
Jan 28, 2019
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the other members of the agency's Open Market Committee meet Tuesday for the first time this year.