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The market currently projects an interest rate cut in the fall, though two Fed officials floated the possibility of a rate cut this month. Fed Chair Powell has reaffirmed a "wait and see" posture, with concerns over the inflationary impact of tariffs.
The right to freedom of speech allows Trump to make demands of the Fed to his heart's content. But legally, he cannot compel the central bank to lower its benchmark interest rate. The Fed has the right to act independently, and its aim is to promote a healthy and stable economy by keeping inflation in check.
Economists were hoping for a 2025 turnaround in the housing market, and home buyers could still get some relief if mortgage rates turn lower later this year.
The Reserve Bank shocked most experts, and borrowers, by keeping interest rates on hold in July, but does it mean we might see a super-sized cut in August?
Mortgage rates have fluctuated dramatically in the last 50 years of recorded data by Freddie Mac. While rates peaked at 7.79% in October 2023, this still pales compared to the spikes in the early ...
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Stephen Perkins, managing director at Yellow Brick Mortgages, said: “Competition is heating up and lenders are adapting their strategies. These latest rate reductions are welcome news to borrowers and the property market. If this continues, it could be an exciting race that leaves all borrowers as a winner.”
Today’s ARMs are much more regulated now than they were back in 2008. Here’s what to know about how they work — and when they can be a strategic way to navigate a complicated housing market.