federal funds rate

• Bankrate.com’s McBride: Fed’s Low Rates Will Fuel Home Equity Business

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 31, 2013

  Fed keeps funds rate where they are, exceptionally low; Bankrate economist sees home equity opportunities.

• Rates Are Not a Big Concern Among Consumers

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 20, 2012

  Unstable home values, job insecurity and volatile stock market fears may be more of a concern for some members than what the rates are at their credit unions.

• McBride: No Action from FOMC Indicates More Stimulus Ahead

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 1, 2012

  FOMC maintains low levels for federal funds rate at 0% to .25%.

• Fed to Maintain Current Funds Rate

  By Heather Anderson  |  June 20, 2012

  The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee announced Wednesday it will keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 0% to 0.25%.

• No Action for Fed Rate This Quarter

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 25, 2012

  The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday maintained the federal funds rate at a range of zero to 0.25%.