Wednesday, January 30, 2008

FOMC Cuts Fed-Funds Rate by 1/2 Point

At about 11:15 pacific this news came out:
"The Federal Reserve lowered its key federal-funds rate by one-half percentage point, to 3%, capping an unprecedented eight-day period in which officials slashed rates massively to ward off recession risks. Officials signaled they're willing to ease still further in coming weeks. But they also suggested that the recent cuts may be enough to keep the economy on track. The vote was 9-1; Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher dissented, preferring no rate change."
WSJ.com

If congress also approves raising the conforming loan limits that could really help the housing industry in 2008, by refinancing to low rate 'fixed' loans.

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