Rate Environment (September 25, 2017)
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged…while suggesting it is prepared to hike one more time in 2017. The Committee said economic performance has been good even as low inflation has sparked concern among some members. Read More Here
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Bank investment portfolios are an increasingly important part of balance sheet management. As portfolios have grown by 5.9% over the past year, according to the FDIC, they also produce a larger share of earnings. Read More Here
Read MoreRate Environment (July 31, 2017)
The FOMC said it expects to begin shrinking its bond holdings “relatively soon,” according to a statement released after a two-day meeting on Wednesday. The group noted the recent weakness in prices while suggesting that inflation should stabilize around 2 percent “over the medium term. Read More Here
Read MoreRate Environment (June 19, 2017)
As expected, the Fed raised their benchmark rate for the third time in six months, maintained their outlook for one more hike in 2017 and set out details for shrinking their balance sheet. “Near-term risks to the economic outlook appear roughly balanced, but the committee is monitoring inflation developments closely,” the FOMC said on Wednesday. Read More Here
Read MoreRate Environment (May 30, 2017)
Most Fed officials judged it would soon be appropriate to tighten monetary policy again, according to minutes from the May 3rd FOMC meeting. Policy makers also said they would like to start shrinking their balance sheet by year-end, and agreed to provide details of the plan in the near future. Read More Here
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