Open Market Committee

• 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.

• 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%.

• Decker Nomination Said Set for Nov. 17 Hearing

  By Claude R. Marx  |  November 8, 2011

  Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a hearing on Carla Decker’s nomination to the NCUA Board on Nov. 17, industry sources said.

• Fed to Keep Rates Unchanged Through Mid-2013

  By Claude R. Marx  |  August 9, 2011

  Open Market Committee takes no other action to stimulate the economy, but "is prepared."

• Fed Not Taking Any More Action to Help Economy, Predicts Moderate Growth

  By Claude R. Marx  |  June 22, 2011

  Open Market Committee keeps interest rates unchanged after Wednesday meeting.

• Bernanke to Meet the Press on Wednesday

  By Claude R. Marx  |  April 25, 2011

  Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke meets the press Wednesday as part of the Fed's ongoing public outreach effort.