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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

Expect mortgage rates to keep rising this year, says Freddie by Ryan Smith
With the economy finally strong enough for the Fed to pursue its policy of steady interest-rate increases, Freddie Mac predicts that mortgage rates will keep heading upward
Fed announces interest rate decision by Ryan Smith
The Federal Reserve has announced its decision on whether to hike interest rates again
Analysts: ‘Little doubt’ of a Fed hike this month by Ryan Smith
When last week began, financial markets were predicting only a small chance of an interest-rate hike this month. By the end of the week, markets were singing a different tune

Fed announces interest rate decision by Ryan Smith
The Federal Reserve has announced its decision on whether to hike rates again
Fed announces rate hike decision by Ryan Smith
In the wake of its last meeting of the year, the Fed has announced its decision on whether to hike interest rates – but what does it mean for mortgage rates?
As predicted, Fed holds interest rate steady by Ryan Smith
Holding the line on interest rates can be good for originators overall, but might have some negative impact in markets with tight inventory

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