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Soft Jobs Report Increases Chance of Lower Mortgage Rates
Continued cooling in the labor market, as shown in the June jobs report, points to a September rate cut from the Fed as long as
Today’s Fed Meeting May Temper Mortgage-Rate Relief Brought By the Morning’s Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Data
In their June 12 meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady, and projected one rate cut before the end of the year. Markets had expected
Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Report Should Bring Homebuyers Some Relief By Pushing Mortgage Rates Down
The May inflation report shows that inflation is continuing to cool, which could be the nudge the Fed needs to set the stage for impending
Hot Jobs Report Likely to Push Mortgage Rates Up
The stronger-than-expected May jobs report will reverse mortgage-rate declines from the last two weeks. But ultimately, the Fed’s decision about interest rates will be decided
Today’s Inflation Report Should Bring Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, A Relief For Homebuyers
The April CPI report came in just a tad softer than expected, which means mortgage rates should come down slightly and leaves open the possibility
Mortgage Rates Are Likely to Decline Slightly With Soft April Jobs Report
The April jobs report is a step in the right direction for homebuyers. It should cause mortgage rates to decline slightly, and it puts 2024
Soft Jobs Report Increases Chance of Lower Mortgage Rates
Continued cooling in the labor market, as shown in the June jobs report, points to a September rate cut from the Fed as long as
Today’s Fed Meeting May Temper Mortgage-Rate Relief Brought By the Morning’s Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Data
In their June 12 meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady, and projected one rate cut before the end of the year. Markets had expected
Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Report Should Bring Homebuyers Some Relief By Pushing Mortgage Rates Down
The May inflation report shows that inflation is continuing to cool, which could be the nudge the Fed needs to set the stage for impending
Hot Jobs Report Likely to Push Mortgage Rates Up
The stronger-than-expected May jobs report will reverse mortgage-rate declines from the last two weeks. But ultimately, the Fed’s decision about interest rates will be decided
Today’s Inflation Report Should Bring Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, A Relief For Homebuyers
The April CPI report came in just a tad softer than expected, which means mortgage rates should come down slightly and leaves open the possibility
Mortgage Rates Are Likely to Decline Slightly With Soft April Jobs Report
The April jobs report is a step in the right direction for homebuyers. It should cause mortgage rates to decline slightly, and it puts 2024