Economic Slowdown
The U.S. economy is showing significant signs of deceleration, with the Conference Board's latest estimates pointing to a sharp slowdown in growth during the third quarter of 2025. According to their October 16, 2025, update, real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to expand by a mere
Mortgage Rates
New York, NY – October 17, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz today as 30-year fixed refinance mortgage rates have seen a significant drop, plunging by 19 basis points. This notable reduction brings the national average for a 30-year fixed refinance rate to 6.75%, a welcome decrease from 6.94%
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has recently provided clear signals regarding the central bank's preferred strategy for adjusting interest rates, advocating for continued quarter-percentage-point decrements. His comments, delivered just days before a pivotal Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, underscore a deliberate and cautious approach to monetary policy
Housing Market
The U.S. housing market is showing surprising resilience, with new home sales surging to a three-year high in August 2025, signaling a potential rebound for a sector that has faced significant headwinds. This robust performance comes just weeks before the Federal Reserve is widely expected to implement another interest
Federal Reserve
The financial markets are currently experiencing a significant shift as the Federal Reserve pivots from an aggressive monetary tightening stance to a more adaptive, easing cycle. This pivotal change, initiated with interest rate cuts in September 2025 and anticipated to continue, is reshaping the landscape for commodity futures and demanding
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – October 17, 2025 – The U.S. Federal Reserve stands at a pivotal juncture, with strong market expectations pointing towards another interest rate cut at its upcoming October 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This anticipated move, largely signaled by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, underscores the
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – The Federal Reserve's arduous battle against inflation is facing an unexpected and persistent challenger: tariffs. Recent comments from a chorus of Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, reveal growing concern that the gradual, yet undeniable, pass-through of tariff costs into consumer prices is significantly complicating
Gold
The global financial landscape is currently being reshaped by divergent central bank monetary policies, with the Federal Reserve's recent pivot towards easing acting as a significant catalyst for precious metals. As of October 17, 2025, the Fed has initiated a rate-cutting cycle and signaled the imminent conclusion of
Gold
October 17, 2025 – Gold and silver prices have shattered all previous records, embarking on an unprecedented rally that has seen gold surpass $4,300 per ounce and silver break through $54 per ounce. These remarkable gains, exceeding 60% and 80% respectively year-to-date, are the direct result of a "perfect
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – October 16, 2025 – Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran today delivered a pivotal address, signaling the central bank's readiness for aggressive interest rate cuts in the near future. The pronouncement, made on October 16, 2025, has sent ripples of optimism through financial markets, as investors digest
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield
New York, NY – October 16, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz today as the U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield dramatically tumbled below the critical 4% threshold, a move that reverberates through global economies and intensifies concerns over the health of the U.S. economy. This significant shift in bond yields
SF FedViews
San Francisco, CA – October 16, 2025 – The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed) today released its latest SF FedViews publication, authored by Executive Vice President and Director of Research Sylvain Leduc. The report delivers a critical assessment of the U.S. economy, highlighting an intricate landscape of uneven