http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx en-us Copyright 2010, Bankrate Inc. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:29:56 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 The Federal Open Market Committee wrapped up its two-day meeting today. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-outlook.aspx The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/lots-of-fed-news-this-week.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/lots-of-fed-news-this-week.aspx The December Consumer Price Index was released yesterday. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-checkup-and-upcoming-windfalls.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/inflation-checkup-and-upcoming-windfalls.aspx Today's post answers a couple of recent reader e-mails. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/answering-reader-e-mail.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/answering-reader-e-mail.aspx Let's take a look at where rates went in 2009 and the outlook for 2010. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/interest-rate-review-and-preview.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/interest-rate-review-and-preview.aspx The FOMC meets this month and maintaining interest rates is still central to its game plan. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-still-on-hold.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-still-on-hold.aspx The FOMC meets this month and maintaining interest rates is still central to its game plan. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/low-interest-rates-key-to-fed-s-game-plan.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/low-interest-rates-key-to-fed-s-game-plan.aspx But don't get too excited. It's not like we're seeing actual job growth. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/jobs-report-lifts-spirits.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/jobs-report-lifts-spirits.aspx Yesterday the Fed laid out what essentially are three guidelines for a rate hike. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/guidelines-for-a-rate-hike.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/guidelines-for-a-rate-hike.aspx Is it time for the Fed to start reeling in the lines of liquidity? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/get-ready-to-parse-the-fed-s-words.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/get-ready-to-parse-the-fed-s-words.aspx Some point to the Consumer Price Index as evidence that we’re already experiencing deflation. Nonsense! Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/deflation-really.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/deflation-really.aspx The FOMC meets today and the focus will be on the statement they issue afterward. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-meets-today.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-meets-today.aspx President Barack Obama has decided to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman of the Fed. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/obama-to-reappoint-bernanke.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/obama-to-reappoint-bernanke.aspx There were two notable remarks in the Fed's meeting statement. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-wean-markets-from-treasury-buybacks.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-to-wean-markets-from-treasury-buybacks.aspx The time has come for the Fed to specify its intentions as the economic recovery continues. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-s-game-plan-needs-to-take-form.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/federal-reserve/fed-s-game-plan-needs-to-take-form.aspx