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Real estate agents hope Kevin Warsh can calm roller coaster housing market

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The Senate’s confirmation of Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve is already reshaping conversations across the housing industry — particularly among real estate agents watching mortgage rates, affordability and transaction volume. Warsh is set to officially succeed Jerome Powell after a contentious confirmation process held against a backdrop of elevated inflation, geopolitical instability […]

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The outlook for mortgage rates as DOJ clears Fed path for Warsh

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Jerome Powell’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair is coming to an end as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ended its investigation of alleged cost overruns on the Fed headquarters’ renovations. This paves the way for Kevin Warsh to head the Fed — maybe as soon as May. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as

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DOJ drops probe tied to Fed, potentially easing path for Warsh confirmation

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday dropped its investigation into the Federal Reserve regarding Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony on the central bank’s headquarters renovation. The decision could ease the path for Kevin Warsh‘s confirmation as Powell’s successor. Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, announced that she’s closing the investigation and

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Senate questions Warsh on $100M-plus holdings and Fed ethics

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Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the 17th chairman of the Federal Reserve, faced sharp questioning from senators on Tuesday at his confirmation hearing. Warsh asserted that he would not be the president’s “sock puppet” when determining interest rate decisions. Warsh, a former Fed governor who served during the 2008 financial crisis,

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Fed holds rates, officials signal wait and see on inflation risks

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In a widely expected move, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, the same level it set in January. “Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has been little

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Mortgage rates rise amid U.S.-Iran uncertainty

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Mortgage rates saw moderate increases in the past week as global economic uncertainty around the U.S.-Iran conflict continues, putting a damper on what was previously expected to be a brisk spring homebuying season. Mortgage News Daily reported Friday that 30-year fixed rates spiked to a seven-month high point of 6.41% before retreating to 6.36% on

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Federal judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Powell

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A federal judge on Friday blocked subpoenas that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) served the Federal Reserve in a case involving Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony on the central bank’s headquarters renovation, concluding the effort appeared designed to “harass and pressure” him to lower interest rates or resign from his position. The DOJ served the

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Watchdog lawsuit seeks FHFA records tied to Powell subpoenas

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The Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a nonpartisan watchdog group, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The group alleges the FHFA failed to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that sought access to a report prepared by FHFA Director Bill Pulte about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CfA submitted

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Federal Reserve keeps benchmark rate unchanged

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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The decision was widely expected as little has changed since December in the balance of risks tied to its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability, economists said. “Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been

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Treasuries extend gains after strong two-year note auction

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(Bloomberg) — Treasuries rose after robust demand for an auction of two-year notes showed that expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts later this year remain a powerful inducement for buyers of US government debt. Processing Content The advance pushed yields lower across tenors, with rates on long-dated bonds closing at their lowest level in more

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