Yellen Testimony Calls for Increase to the Federal Funds Rate
In the latest news, the Fed Chair Yellen testimony calls for an increase to the federal funds rate in her semi-annual testimony to Congress.
President Trump Tax Cuts Lead Mortgage Rates to Soar
Today, we saw the first action towards President Trump tax cuts with an announcement coming in two to three weeks.
Fed Raised the Outlook for Rate Hikes in the Future
At this week's meeting, the Fed raised the outlook for rate hikes in the future when it raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points.
Italy Confronts Referendum to Speed Up Lawmaking & Stabilize Its Government
Next Sunday, Italy confronts a referendum presented by the Prime Minister to speed up lawmaking and to stabilize its government.
Yellen Faces High-Pressure Economy with New Twist on Monetary Policy
In a speech this afternoon, Fed Chair Yellen faces a high-pressure economy with a new twist on monetary policy, surprising investors.
Brexit Vote on Thursday to Play Tremendous Role on Rates
This week, the world watches for Thursday's Brexit vote. Analysts anticipate that the vote leaves a tremendous impact on mortgage rates for years to come.