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Fed Maintains Interest Rates, Forecasts 2023 Rate Hike

Fed Maintains Interest Rates, Forecasts 2023 Rate Hike

The Fed also reassured investors it will continue its asset purchase program while the U.S. recovers from the pandemic.

By Lauren Muskett | June 16, 2021

Fed Survey: Household Finances Improve, Uncertainty Remains

Fed Survey: Household Finances Improve, Uncertainty Remains

Overall, at least 77% of adults said they were at least “doing OK” in July, up from 72% in April.

By Lauren Muskett | September 22, 2020

Fed Expands Main Street Lending Program

Credit & Capital

Fed Expands Main Street Lending Program

The new program widens the pool of applicants and adds loan types.

By Lauren Muskett | April 30, 2020

AICPA Calls for Federal Loans Backed by Accounts Receivables

Credit & Capital

AICPA Calls for Federal Loans Backed by Accounts Receivables

The recommended lending facility would provide loans to small businesses that pledge their future receivables.

By Lauren Muskett | April 29, 2020

Mortgage Company Suspends Lending for Two Weeks

Credit & Capital

Mortgage Company Suspends Lending for Two Weeks

Impac Mortgage hopes the pause will give the Fed's efforts to stabilize the mortgage-backed security markets time to take effect.

By Lauren Muskett | March 30, 2020

Fed 101: The Quiz

Credit & Capital

Fed 101: The Quiz

See how much you know about the history of the Fed by taking this quiz.

By CFO Staff | October 14, 2019

Minutes Show Central Bank Divided Over Rate Cut

Minutes Show Central Bank Divided Over Rate Cut

Fed members agreed, however, that they did not want to signal new cuts.

By Lauren Muskett | August 22, 2019

Banking Regulators Propose New Rule on TLAC Debt

Risk & Compliance

Banking Regulators Propose New Rule on TLAC Debt

Officials say the move would reduce systemic risk by limiting the interconnectedness of large financial institutions.

By Lauren Muskett | April 2, 2019