/tags/interest-rate interest rate en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:25:03 GMT /business/2026-01-13/south-florida-inflation-prices-groceries-bills The price of groceries, medical care and clothes are helping keep the annual regional inflation rate up. While the pace of price increases has slowed, overall inflation remained elevated in December. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:25:03 GMT /business/2026-01-13/south-florida-inflation-prices-groceries-bills Tom Hudson /business/2025-12-09/fed-federal-reserve-interest-rate-housing A quarter of single family homes and half of condos are sold for cash in South Florida, yet the regional housing market remains sensitive to changes in mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its target short-term rate later this week, which may bring down borrowing costs for home buyers. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT /business/2025-12-09/fed-federal-reserve-interest-rate-housing Tom Hudson /business/2024-12-03/economy-federal-reserve-inflation Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta boss is optimistic about the economy heading into the new year. Yet, he's unsure rates will go lower. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:44:21 GMT /business/2024-12-03/economy-federal-reserve-inflation Tom Hudson /business/2024-09-19/fed-interest-rate-cut-real-estate For the first time in more than four years, the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday. The move is good news for buyers who can qualify for a mortgage. But the ultimate impact on South Florida's housing may be muted - while the condo market faces more challenges than just borrowing costs. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business/2024-09-19/fed-interest-rate-cut-real-estate Tom Hudson /business/2024-09-05/federal-reserve-interest-rates The Federal Reserve may be poised to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years. Critics worry it may reinvigorate inflation. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:37:43 GMT /business/2024-09-05/federal-reserve-interest-rates Tom Hudson /government-politics/2024-02-29/florida-raised-interest-rates-borrowers-payday-lenders Florida lawmakers are close to revising rules for consumer finance loans up to $25,000. The changes would allow payday lenders to charge borrowers interest rates up to 36%. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-29/florida-raised-interest-rates-borrowers-payday-lenders Gabriella Paul /business/2023-09-12/inflation-interest-rates-south-florida-fed-reserve-raphael-bostic Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic sticks with a message of patience while in Broward County — but is firm in the fight against inflation. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:30:00 GMT /business/2023-09-12/inflation-interest-rates-south-florida-fed-reserve-raphael-bostic Tom Hudson /business/2023-08-17/interest-rates-inflation-south-florida-business Interest rates have risen to a two-decade high in the fight against inflation. They are having their intended effect with some South Florida companies — slowing business. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /business/2023-08-17/interest-rates-inflation-south-florida-business Tom Hudson /economy/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:01:11 GMT /economy/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next Scott Horsley /economy/2022-09-21/fed-orders-another-super-sized-interest-rate-hike-as-it-battles-stubborn-inflation The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points today, as it tries to control runaway prices. The central bank also signaled that additional rate hikes are likely. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:30:00 GMT /economy/2022-09-21/fed-orders-another-super-sized-interest-rate-hike-as-it-battles-stubborn-inflation Scott Horsley