From Our Economists
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Lack of Fresh Economic Data May Prevent December Rate Cut
This Week In A Nutshell With the government open, mortgage rates may wobble as we digest the September jobs report this Thursday and hear from
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Fresh Government Data Could Bring Mortgage Rate Volatility
This Week In A Nutshell The government shutdown looks likely to end this week, which means a flurry of fresh economic data over the next
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: No End in Sight for Government Shutdown
This Week In A Nutshell Rates have reset about 15-20 bps higher following last week’s Fed meeting. This week’s Fed speeches could help flesh out
Mortgage Rates to Tick Up After Fed Signals That December Cut Isn’t Guaranteed
Mortgage rates will tick up after Fed Chair Powell sent a strong signal that a December rate cut—that markets have already priced in—is far from
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Stable Ahead of Expected Fed Cut
This Week In A Nutshell Rates are steady heading into the week following a cool inflation report last Friday, but they could rise even if
Cool Inflation Data Gives Fed a Green Light to Keep Cutting Rates
Mortgage rates will stay near recent lows as cooler-than-expected inflation data allows the Fed to keep cutting. Core inflation, the key metric that excludes food
Fed in Wait-and-See Mode on Hot Inflation Report; Mortgage Rates to Track Oil Prices, Mideast Talks
Takeaway: A slightly hotter than expected CPI report will keep the Fed on hold and may push officials slightly closer to considering hikes. Mortgage rates
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Mortgage Rates May Swing This Week As Markets Watch Inflation and Iran Developments
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are likely to stay choppy this week as markets weigh new inflation data on Tuesday against any developments in
Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Steady After April Jobs Report Shows Stronger Hiring, Softer Wages
Takeaway: A mixed bag April jobs report will keep mortgage rates mostly steady as stronger-than-expected hiring lowers recession risk. But softer wage growth, a small
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Volatile Rates Ahead as Fed Turns Hawkish and Energy Shock Builds
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are likely to remain volatile this week. Markets are balancing a still-solid economy against the worsening energy shock, a
Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Rare Dissents Signal Cloudy Outlook For Future Path
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its April 29 meeting. Takeaway: Mortgage rates may rise slightly as Jerome Powell’s last Fed meeting as
