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Fed announces rate hike decision by Ryan Smith
The Fed announced its decision moments ago
Just how certain is that March rate hike? by Ryan Smith
Observers have seemed nearly certain that the Fed will hike rates later this month – but at least one Fed official is counseling patience

Fixed rates down slightly by MPA
Fixed rates moved down slightly this week amid light economic reports, according to data released by Freddie Mac
Rate snapshot: MBS prices up, weekly jobless claims expected to increase by MPA
Treasuries and MBS opened strong today after price declines over the last two days, with MBS rising 11 basis points. Meanwhile, weekly jobless claims are expected to rise. All this and more in today's rate snapshot
Rate snaphot: Yellen goes before House, MBS prices down by MPA
MBS and Treasury prices were down this morning, and Janet Yellen is before the House Financial Services Committee today. This and more in today's rate snapshot

Yellen: Housing recovery still too slow by Ryan Smith
The head of the Federal Reserve says the housing recovery isn’t moving fast enough – due in part to last year’s mortgage-rate spike
House: Fed needs more accountability by Ryan Smith
House Republicans are considering a bill that would mandate more transparency and oversight for the Federal Reserve
Rate snapshot: Key economic reports out this week by MPA
This week will be filled with key economic reports, from Fed Chair Janet Yellen speaking to congress Tuesday and Wednesday to retail sales, import and export prices and business inventories. This and more in today's rate snapshot

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