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***News & Notes***

Where are we on the rates rollercoaster?

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75% for a third straight meeting after March CPI rose to 3.3%. Mortgage rates remain elevated, with 30-year conforming loans averaging 6.39% and markets pricing no cut as the base case for the rest of 2026. 

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive pause. With higher inflation fueled by geopolitical tensions and a resilient labor market, the central bank left no room for a rate cut — keeping mortgage rates elevated for the foreseeable future.

“Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about the economic outlook,” the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement. “The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committee’s goals.”

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