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Interest-rate hikes could accelerate, Fed official warns by Ryan Smith
While economic indicators are mostly good, the Fed official said there were some signs of "overheating"
Powell: Fed won't bow to Trump's criticism by Ryan Smith
The Fed chairman told a South Carolina Republican that the central bank will maintain its independence despite recent jabs from the president

Rates end year near 2014 lows by MPA
Mortgage rates crept up slightly this week, but still ended the year below 4%
Rate Snapshot: Smaller appreciation increases to make homes affordable to more Americans by MPA
The Case/Shiller 20-City home price index was released this morning and the take away, at least by many, is that smaller increases in home prices will make home purchases more affordable to more Americans. That of course assumes that consumers are really interested in buying a home.
Rate Snapshot: Fed will likely hold rates near zero through first quarter by MPA
U.S. equities jumped 5% in the past three sessions as Fed Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank will likely hold key rates near zero at least through the first quarter, even as the U.S. economy strengthens.

How five key housing predictions for 2014 fared by MPA
Many people had many predictions for this year, but which ones panned out? Here's a look at how they fared, and what that means for housing and the economy in 2015.
Rate Snapshot: When will the Fed begin increasing rates? by MPA
This week is all about the FOMC policy statement and how the phrasing of the statement will be translated to when the Fed is going to begin increasing interest rates.
Oil's crash could lower rates by MPA
While many economists are predicting a rise in mortgage rates in 2015, Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts are forecasting differently.

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