Tag Archives: Federal Reserve

A report analyzes banks’ heavy reliance on debt and its impact on the housing market.

Here's why consumers are optimistic about many aspects of their financial situation over the next 12 months.

Here’s what Randal Quarles, Vice Chairman of the Fed had to say about the Board’s progress on the Dodd-Frank Reforms Act’s implementation during his semiannual testimony.

With interest rates rising, the Senate is set to look deeper into the Fed's regulation this week. Here's what else is happening in the Week Ahead.

A member of the Federal Reserve Board and other experts discuss changes in financial regulations and what they mean for the industry and consumers.

With slower price gains forecast in the housing market, those looking to buy a home may feel their luck is changing. But how will interest rate hikes affect their mortgage payments?

With the Federal Reserve set to raise interest rates, the question now is how will it impact consumers? See what experts have to say about the hike's impact on mortgage rates and more.

The economy expanded moderately in August, but construction jobs are still on the low end. See how the limited construction job market is impacting housing as a whole.

On Thursday, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. See what else is happening in the Week Ahead.

The Federal Reserve’s MBS purchases are similar to its Treasury securities holdings, except for one main difference, which results in direct benefits for the housing market.