Fed Holds Rates Steady As Powell Era Ends
Deep divisions inside the Fed and a murky rate outlook could keep mortgage pricing volatile and borrower urgency uneven
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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh For Top Central Bank Post
President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, highlighting his market experience and stances on inflation and monetary policy
Mixed Economic Signals Push Fed To Stabilize Rates
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50–3.75%, citing solid economic growth, persistent inflation, and a soft labor market, leaving mortgage rates largely steady
Jan 28, 2026
DOJ Serves Fed With Grand Jury Subpoenas Related To Renovation Of Office Buildings
Powell pushes back on DOJ subpoenas, warns of political pressure on Fed independence in the face of threatening a criminal indictment
After Fed Rate Trim, Powell Leaves Murky Path Ahead On Cuts
What it means for mortgage pros as Powell talks further cut likeliness, Fed neutrality, his future at the central bank, and more
Fed Welcomes Stephen Miran To Board Ahead Of Expected Rate Cut
New governor sworn in as central bank preps for its likely first policy move of 2025, with mortgage markets watching closely
FHFA Chief Officially Calls For Investigation Of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell
Alleges Powell lied in testimony to Congress regarding Fed building renovations, says Fed Chair should be fired
Fed Chairman Aligns More Closely With Trump Admin On Crypto
Powell said he sees ‘change in tone’ around digital assets, expects more crypto activity
Amid Calls For His Resignation, Fed Chairman Talks Interest Rate Cuts, Housing Affordability
Powell points to potential inflation increases as rationale for no rate cuts as Fed board members signal openness to lower rates
Full Lookback: Where Rates Have Gone So Far This Year
Mapping what's happened with rates in 2025 as they've influenced mortgage activity — and what's influencing them