Interest Rates

At this week’s meeting, the FOMC once again raised interest rates and updated their projections for the future of the economy. This continues the committee’s aggressive work toward combatting inflation by raising rates and unwinding the quantitative easing program implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FOMC Raised Rates at December’s Meeting The FOMC raised the… Read more »

At November’s meeting, the FOMC met to discuss interest rates as rising prices continue to plague consumers.

The September FOMC meeting resulted in another significant rate increase, and the board released updated economic projections.

The Fed’s actions help shape the credit markets, including influencing the rates that real estate investors pay for mortgages.

Historically, an inverted yield curve has proven to be a fairly accurate indicator that the economy is headed for recession.

Inflation hit a fresh multidecade high and the Fed responded with another significant interest rate hike at July’s meeting.

Rising interest rates can dampen demand for commercial properties, leading to lower sale prices and higher vacancy rates.

Forecasts show that 2022 will be the first year since WWII that total bank deposits will decline. This could impact deposit rates.

In response to rampant inflation, the Fed raised rates significantly. In addition, FOMC members updated their forecasts.

The Fed has signaled several rate increases in 2022. Businesses should prepare for these rate hikes by considering these suggestions.