Sentences with phrase «benchmark interest»

However, last month, the Fed began to increase its benchmark interest rate that had stayed near zero since 2008.

Canada's banks hiked their mortgages even before the Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate.

Those factors, as well as the increasing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark interest rate when it meets later this month, have contributed to increased concerns regarding the future of this current commercial real estate cycle.

The Federal Reserve finally raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points at its December meeting, a move officials had delayed for about a year.

Perhaps more quietly, at the same time, Fed members and economists have issued forecasts that benchmark interest rates could increase at least 3 - 4 times in the next twelve months.

Worries about a slowing economy in Europe and other parts of the world make it less likely central bankers will raise their benchmark interest rates.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices recently released results of its latest Homeowner Sentiment Survey indicating a significant split in the way real estate consumers perceive the Federal Reserve's raising of its benchmark interest rate and the subsequent impact on mortgage rates.

While respondents showed overall confidence in the market, compared with last year, they expressed greater concern about how an increase in the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate may affect their ability to buy a home.

Earlier this year, it seemed almost certain that the central bankers at the U.S. Federal Reserve would go ahead with regular 25 - basis - point increases to benchmark interest rates.

that the Fed's benchmark interest rate has not been zero, a significant sea change for both lenders and borrowers.

The Fed's benchmark interest rate increases to 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent.

Because of the «considerable uncertainty» surrounding the then - pending «Brexit» referendum, Fed officials unanimously decided on June 15 to hold their benchmark interest rate steady at between 0.25 percent and 0.5 percent.

The Federal Reserve indicated it will raise its benchmark interest rate by about 75 basis points this year.

But getting high returns can be a challeng when benchmark interest rates are at all - time lows.

To boost confidence in the market, the Federal Reserve recently announced that benchmark interest rates will stay low until late 2014, and additional monetary stimulus is possible.

The Federal Reserve at the end of 2015 increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time in almost a decade and home buyers responded with a big... ho - hum.

The interest rates offered by construction lenders seem likely to stay very low, even after the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark interest rates, as it seems increasingly likely to.

On Wednesday, the Fed raised interest rates for the sixth time since the financial crisis, bringing the target range on its benchmark interest rate to a band of 1.5 % -1.75 %.

It's been an eventful end to 2016 for Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen and company, as the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate last week for the second time since last year.

Representing one of the world's largest banks in investigations by multiple enforcement authorities into an alleged scheme to manipulate the setting of the Libor and other leading benchmark interest rates in 14 countries.

Many investigations we handle involve alleged securities fraud, benchmark interest - rate manipulation, bribery, money - laundering, breaches of environment law and anti-competitive behaviour.

Advising major financial institutions on their response to co-ordinated regulatory investigations in the US, Europe and Asia into, for example, the setting of foreign exchange rates and benchmark interest rates.

As the world then adjusts to higher benchmark interest rates and the end of easy credit, there will likely be a moderate slowdown in global deal - making activity in 2018 through to 2020.

Interest rates increased on variable rate cards earlier this year after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percent.

More than a month after the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percent, Chase hiked APRs on all new Chase cards by the same amount.

Including the Dec. 13 rate hike, the Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by a 1.25 percent since 2015, prompting most lenders to increase rates by the same amount.

After the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percent in December 2015, most cards in the database hiked APRs by the same amount.

The federal agency raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent, prompting lenders to increase rates by the same amount.

When the Federal Reserve alters its benchmark interest rate, lenders typically revise rates on their variable rate loans by the same amount.

Survey: Average card APR jumps to record 15.27 percent — Dec. 21, 2016: The average APR on new credit card offers rose to an all - time high Wednesday after the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.

As the benchmark interest rate is now negligible, these conservative options offer minimal potential to grow your money.

Interest rates for a Reverse Mortgage float on a base of an established benchmark interest rate index and adjust periodically within maximum allowed adjustments and within interest rate caps.

Some borrowers refinancing through the Credible marketplace choose variable - rate loans that can rise and fall with benchmark interest rates.

Last week, the Fed announced it was increasing its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has hiked its benchmark interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent, its first increase in nearly seven years, amid expectations of stronger economic growth this year.

A fixed margin is generally added to the benchmark interest rate to get the floating rate.

The central benchmark interest rate in Australian financial markets at which banks will lend to each other (via bank bills) for periods of 6 months or less.

ARM rates track benchmark interest rates that are indicative of general conditions in the market.

Lowering the benchmark interest rate also sparks more hiring.

ARM rates typically follow the fate of an index, which is a benchmark interest rate that is indicative of general conditions in the market.

MEXICO CITY Mexico's central bank is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week at a nine - year high after data showed the pace of consumer price gains easing, a Reuters survey showed on Monday.

One of the Fed's most - used tools that it relies on to influence the economy is the federal funds rate — also known as the benchmark interest rate.

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate from 1.00 % to 1.25 % in January 2018.

The Bank of Canada increased its benchmark interest rate in January 2018 from 1.00 % to 1.25 %.

However, an ARM loan is tied to an index, which is a benchmark interest rate that can rise or fall.

The interest rate for floating rate bonds varies in line with movements in a benchmark interest rate.

You could get higher returns if the benchmark interest goes up, but you could also get lower returns if the benchmark interest rate goes down.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is once again raising its benchmark interest rate as it sees the economy's powerful performance pointing to broader, more self - sustaining growth.

Corporate bonds can provide regular interest payments (instalments), which may be fixed or variable (floating) in line with movements in a benchmark interest rate.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 per cent and providing a deeper assessment of the risks associated with the big economic unknowns of a Trump presidency.