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Fed Minutes Point Towards Higher Rates

On February 18, 2011 By

The Federal Reserve released its most recent meeting minutes Wednesday. Fed Minutes are the unabridged version of the succinct, more well-known “Fed Statement” that’s released immediately post-adjournment.

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Fed Minutes Show Lower Unemployment And Higher Growth For 2011 and 2012

On February 18, 2011 By

The Federal Reserve released its most recent meeting minutes Wednesday. Fed Minutes are the unabridged version of the succinct, more well-known “Fed Statement” that’s released immediately post-adjournment.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 26, 2011 Edition)

On January 26, 2011 By

Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-to-o to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Mortgage rates are reacting.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 26, 2011 Edition)

On January 26, 2011 By

Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-to-o to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Mortgage rates are reacting.

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The Fed Meets Today. What It Means To Mortgage Rates.

On January 25, 2011 By

The begins a 2-day meeting today in Washington D.C. It’s the group’s first meeting of 2011 — one of 8 scheduled for the year.

The Fed meets every 45 days, on average. Its last [...]

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The Fed Meets Today. What It Means To Mortgage Rates.

On January 25, 2011 By

The Federal Open Market Committee begins a 2-day meeting today in Washington D.C. It’s the group’s first meeting of 2011 — one of 8 scheduled for the year.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 14, 2010 Edition)

On December 14, 2010 By

Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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Make A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Today’s Fed Meeting

On December 14, 2010 By

The Federal Open Market Committee holds a one-day meeting today, its 8th scheduled meeting of the year and 10th overall.

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Fed Meeting Adjourns

On November 3, 2010 By

The post-meeting statement was just released on their site. From the statement:

To promote a stronger pace of economic recovery and to help ensure that , over time, is at [...]

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 3, 2010 Edition)

On November 3, 2010 By

Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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