Fed Pauses, But Projects Higher Rates Next Year
For just the second time in 19 months, the Federal Reserve chose today to meet without raising interest rates, leaving the federal funds rate as is even as the economy—and specifically, a very vulnerable housing market—shows signs of weakness. But the central bank...
Economists Predict Longer-Term Housing Rally at RISMedia CEO & Leadership Exchange
Above: Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant. Photo by AJ Canaria. In 1992, pundit James Carville coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid!” As a soundbite, it was meant to illustrate that in politics, a good (or bad) economy is all that matters, urging...
Inflation Ticks Up—Is It a Blip or a Warning?
For the first time in almost a year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracked a month-to-month increase in headline inflation, which could confound hopes that the Federal Reserve will end or even reverse its campaign of interest rate hikes as the central bank continues...
Mortgage Mix: Rocket Shakes Up C-Suite; GSEs Downgraded
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -Ratings agency Fitch downgraded both U.S. government debt and Fannie and Freddie, in a move that rattled financial...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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