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For today at least, Treasury yields hint at a strong future economy

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 22, 2024
The 10-year note is around the highest level since July. Traders expect mild but persistent inflation to restrain Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The healthy economy is keeping Treasury yields up, which may affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. Above, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Why do mortgage rates move when the Fed keeps interest rates stable?

by Henry Epp
Aug 8, 2024
The federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve, is just the first layer that goes into determining mortgage rates.
There’s more that goes into mortgage rates than just the federal funds rate, which the Federal Reserve sets.
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