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FOMC Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns, Mortgage Rates Remain High

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 28

The latest in this situation

  1. Lisa D. Cook dissented during the recent FOMC rate decision.
  2. Waller signaled the central bank could wait as inflation tracking and mortgage rates are affected by the Iran war.

How it started

17 reports, 9 independent, last reported Oct 29. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 8 independent outlets

The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4% during its recent meeting. The decision was reached by a 10 to 2 vote, with two members, Lisa D. Cook and Beth M. Hammack, preferring to raise the target range. The Committee noted that economic activity is expanding strongly, but inflation remains elevated.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

While the Federal Reserve did not change its short-term rate, mortgage rates continue to reflect longer-term borrowing conditions, which are driven by the 10-year Treasury yield plus a spread. Higher oil prices could heighten inflation concerns and increase the likelihood of a future rate increase by the Federal Reserve.

From econotimes.com, aol.com

Who's involved

  • Federal Open Market CommitteeThe committee that sets U.S. interest rates and determined the current policy stance.
  • FEDThe U.S. Central Bank responsible for executing monetary policy.
  • Freddie MacThe government-sponsored enterprise that reports market data, including 30-year fixed mortgage averages.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • FEDSpeculative

    Higher oil prices might increase inflation concerns, potentially leading to changes in borrowing costs across the dollar economy.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Lisa D. Cook dissented during the recent FOMC rate decision.1 source
  2. FOMC unanimously approved a rate hike, impacting housing market data.1 source
  3. BLS inflation data drives FOMC rate decisions, impacting mortgage rates.1 source
  4. Iran war drives up and volatizes gas prices.Sub-event
  5. Mortgage rates are now tracking the MBS spread, and origination slowdown is impacting firms like LoanDepot and DHI.Sub-event
  6. FED reforms led to increased long-term interest rates and housing market discussions.1 source
  7. Amid US-Iran fighting, the FED is targeting inflation while monitoring economic indicators from the Conference Board and market data from Freddie Mac.Sub-event
  8. The Federal Reserve's FOMC is responding to the ongoing war by releasing CPI data and setting targets for interest rate hikes due to global oil price volatility.Sub-event
Show 2 earlier steps
  1. Ceasefire collapse in Iran conflict drives mortgage rates higher, impacting Freddie Mac data.1 source
  2. Operational data flow from Freddie Mac to the Fed influenced rate dips.1 source

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