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flag The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 17, 2022, marking its first reduction since 2021 amid cooling inflation and labor markets.

flag The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%–4.25% on September 17, 2022, its first reduction since December 2021, reflecting a shift from restrictive to neutral monetary policy amid softening labor data and inflation still above target. flag While the move has limited immediate impact on mortgage rates—driven more by the 10-year Treasury and bond markets—it may gradually lower long-term rates over time. flag Recent mortgage rates have already fallen to an 11-month low of 6.35%, and continued rate cuts could ease borrowing costs, support refinancing, and relieve household debt burdens. flag Adjustable-rate mortgages are more directly affected due to their link to short-term rates like SOFR.

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