http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx?pid=p:br3 en-us Copyright 2009, Bankrate Inc. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:35:44 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx?pid=p:br3 118 22 60 Yesterday the Fed laid out what essentially are three guidelines for a rate hike. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook.aspx?pid=p:br3 Is it time for the Fed to start reeling in the lines of liquidity? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/get-ready-to-parse-the-fed-s-words.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/get-ready-to-parse-the-fed-s-words.aspx?pid=p:br3 Some point to the Consumer Price Index as evidence that we’re already experiencing deflation. Nonsense! Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/deflation-really.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/deflation-really.aspx?pid=p:br3 The FOMC meets today and the focus will be on the statement they issue afterward. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-meets-today.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-meets-today.aspx?pid=p:br3 President Barack Obama has decided to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman of the Fed. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/obama-to-reappoint-bernanke.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/obama-to-reappoint-bernanke.aspx?pid=p:br3 There were two notable remarks in the Fed's meeting statement. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-wean-markets-from-treasury-buybacks.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-wean-markets-from-treasury-buybacks.aspx?pid=p:br3 The time has come for the Fed to specify its intentions as the economic recovery continues. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-s-game-plan-needs-to-take-form.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-s-game-plan-needs-to-take-form.aspx?pid=p:br3 Bernanke seems to suggest we're in for another jobless recovery. Will it be the mother of all jobless recoveries? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/another-jobless-recovery.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/another-jobless-recovery.aspx?pid=p:br3 With the current housing crisis, are mortgage modifications really the solution to our problem? Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/are-mortgage-modifications-really-the-key.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/are-mortgage-modifications-really-the-key.aspx?pid=p:br3 The Federal Open Market Committee concluded this afternoon and three things stand out in the statement. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-inflation-subdued.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-inflation-subdued.aspx?pid=p:br3 Will the Federal Reserve continue to target long-term interest rates at today's meeting? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/what-can-the-fed-do-about-mortgage-rates.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/what-can-the-fed-do-about-mortgage-rates.aspx?pid=p:br3 Borrowers and savers should prepare for what's to come at the next Federal Reserve meeting. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/prepare-for-the-inevitable.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/prepare-for-the-inevitable.aspx?pid=p:br3 The central bank says the economy is contracting, but the pace "appears to be somewhat slower." Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-economy-contracting-somewhat-slower.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-economy-contracting-somewhat-slower.aspx?pid=p:br3 Readers respond to comments made on HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan's interview with The Washington Post. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/reader-responses.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/reader-responses.aspx?pid=p:br3 The Fed's announcement may produce a "honeymoon effect" and push rates lower in the coming days. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-buy-mortgages.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-buy-mortgages.aspx?pid=p:br3 For the foreseeable future, interest rates won't be the Fed's favorite tool to impact the economy. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fomc-meeting-concludes-today.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fomc-meeting-concludes-today.aspx?pid=p:br3 Borrowers that bought more house than they can afford shouldn't get off unscathed. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-sound-off-on-housing.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-sound-off-on-housing.aspx?pid=p:br3 Is the Fed plan heading towards rewarding irresponsible behavior? Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/pep-talk-or-plan.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/pep-talk-or-plan.aspx?pid=p:br3 Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced plans to stop evictions of tenants living in foreclosed homes. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fannie-freddie-landlords.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fannie-freddie-landlords.aspx?pid=p:br3 The Fed will most certainly reiterate a commitment to keeping the federal funds rate low "for some time." Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/federal-reserve-meets.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/federal-reserve-meets.aspx?pid=p:br3 This is the first full week of 2009 and there will be a full plate of economic data to digest. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/week-of-economic-data-awaits.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/week-of-economic-data-awaits.aspx?pid=p:br3 With 2008 officially in the books, it is time to review -- and I've been dreading this -- my predictions for 2008. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/08-predictions-revisited.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/08-predictions-revisited.aspx?pid=p:br3 The Federal Open Market Committee will most certainly cut short-term interest for the tenth time since Sept. 2007. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/consumer-benefit-to-rate-cut.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/consumer-benefit-to-rate-cut.aspx?pid=p:br3 The Fed's mortgage moves may keep a lid on mortgage rates through 2009. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/the-fed-s-mortgage-moves.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/the-fed-s-mortgage-moves.aspx?pid=p:br3 For the year, there have been 1.2 million job losses, with more than half of that coming in the past three months. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/1-2-million-job-losses.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/1-2-million-job-losses.aspx?pid=p:br3 Readers send in their comments and concerns about last week's financial massive meltdown. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook-blog.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook-blog.aspx?pid=p:br3 The Fed announced a half-point interest rate cut in a coordinated move with other central banks in Europe. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-other-countries-cut-rates.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-other-countries-cut-rates.aspx?pid=p:br3 Readers sound off on Treasury bailouts and the Federal Reserve actions. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-rant-on-financial-crisis.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-rant-on-financial-crisis.aspx?pid=p:br3 The statement issued by the Fed is now very balanced instead of leaning toward inflation concerns. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-leaves-rates-unchanged.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-leaves-rates-unchanged.aspx?pid=p:br3 While the GDP figure shows the economy isn't dead, let's not kid ourselves - it isn't sunshine and daffodils either. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/what-to-make-of-the-gdp.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/what-to-make-of-the-gdp.aspx?pid=p:br3 A very regular reader comments on my blog with the subject line "Finance 101 & Lemonade anyone?" Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/finance-101-and-lemonade.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/finance-101-and-lemonade.aspx?pid=p:br3 Bernanke's testimony made it clear that no interest moves, up or down, appear forthcoming. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/bernanke-s-testimony.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/bernanke-s-testimony.aspx?pid=p:br3 The economy remains 0-for- 2008 in the job growth department, with the economy posting job losses every month. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/6-straight-months-of-job-losses.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/6-straight-months-of-job-losses.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-eyes-growing-inflation-risk.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-eyes-growing-inflation-risk.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-join-the-fed-fray.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-join-the-fed-fray.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/time-for-a-fed-reality-check.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/time-for-a-fed-reality-check.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/job-losses-5-straight-months.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/job-losses-5-straight-months.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/ppi-heightens-inflation-worries.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/ppi-heightens-inflation-worries.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-release-april-minutes.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-release-april-minutes.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/today-is-fed-day.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/today-is-fed-day.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/is-this-the-last-fed-cut.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/is-this-the-last-fed-cut.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/job-market-bad-to-worse.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/job-market-bad-to-worse.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/bernanke-testifies-on-economy-and-fed-actions.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/bernanke-testifies-on-economy-and-fed-actions.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-to-complicate-the-fed-s-task.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-to-complicate-the-fed-s-task.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/give-the-fed-a-hand.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/give-the-fed-a-hand.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-cuts-smack-savers.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-cuts-smack-savers.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-take-on-the-economy.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/readers-take-on-the-economy.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/the-week-s-economic-calendar.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/the-week-s-economic-calendar.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/bernanke-fed-ready-to-act.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/bernanke-fed-ready-to-act.aspx?pid=p:br3 Fed blog analysis about economic releases that may offer hints about the future actions of the Federal Reserve by senior financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/interest-rates-dropping-faster-than-presidential-candidates.aspx?pid=p:br3 http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/interest-rates-dropping-faster-than-presidential-candidates.aspx?pid=p:br3