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Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

The Federal Open Market Committee released its April 2012 meeting minutes this week, revealing a Federal Reserve in the ready for additional monetary stimulus. Continue reading

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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. Continue reading

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Fed Minutes Suggest New Economic Stimulus Next Week

The Federal Open Market Committee released its November 2011 meeting minutes, revealing a Fed split on whether new stimulus is needed for the U.S. economy. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 16, 2011

Mortgage bonds suffered through another tough week last week as rising optimism that Eurozone leaders will “rescue” Greece plus stronger-than-expected economic data in the U.S. led bonds lower for the second straight week. Continue reading

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Fed Minutes : Fed Considered Additional Stimulus In August

The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its August 9, 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting Tuesday. Continue reading

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The Fed’s June Minutes Keep Mortgage Rates In Rally-Mode

At 7,333 words, the June Fed Minutes is the unabridged version of the more well-known, post-meeting press release. The corresponding press release was just 360 words. It turns out, the Fed’s words are doing wonders for mortgage rates. Continue reading

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The Fed’s April Minutes Push Mortgage Rates Even Lower

After starting the day in the red, mortgage rates rebounded Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve released its April 27-28, 2010 meeting minutes. Continue reading

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