Federal Open Market Committee
Economy Watch: Interest Rates Stay Still
As widely expected, the Federal Open Market Committee maintained the target federal funds rate at 1 percent to 1.25 percent. The committee noted the likelihood of gradual rate increases down the line.
Economic Consensus Masks Many Uncertainties
While economists foresee little chance of a recession in the near term, potential policy changes could impact the course of the U.S. economy and commercial real estate values, notes Yardi Matrix Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla, reporting on the NABE’s Annual Meeting.
Keep Rising Rates in Perspective
Despite the Federal Reserve’s program to raise interest benchmarks, financing is still available for real estate transactions at historically low rates, explains Gary Limjuco, Transwestern’s senior vice president of structured finance.
Economy Watch: Fed to Begin Divesting Balance Sheet
The Federal Reserve will start reducing its $4.5 trillion in holdings next month, including $1.8 billion in mortgage-backed securities.
Economy Watch: Fed Holds Off on Rate Hike
The Federal Open Market Committee did not increase the cost of borrowing at its latest meeting, citing positive expectations about the labor market, including solid job growth and a declining unemployment rate.
Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Sales, Inflation Rise in April
The U.S. economy saw a boost in retail sales and the consumer price index in April, which could increase the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee deciding to raise interest rates at its June meeting.
Economy Watch: Inflation Edges Up in April
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.2 percent for the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While it’s not the only metric the Federal Open Market Committee considers, the increase could increase the odds that interest rates will rise next month.
Economy Watch: Fed Likely to Keep Raising Rates, Reduce MBS Holdings
Though not definite, the Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting notes hint that the Fed is sticking with its plans to make borrowing more expensive, while reducing the size of its $4.5 trillion balance sheet later this year.
Economy Watch: Interest Rates Rise, So Does Inflation
Unsurprisingly, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to raise interest rates again in March, signaling its optimism about the direction of the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch: U.S. Service Sector Still Expanding
Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in February for the 86th consecutive month, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
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