From Our Economists
Latest Inflation Report Points to an Uncertain Path Ahead for the Fed and Mortgage Rates
Takeaway: A higher-than-expected inflation report has markets anticipating a Fed rate hike next Wednesday, but there’s more room than usual for markets to be surprised.
This Week’s Inflation Data Could Be Deciding Factor in Whether the Fed Hikes Rates
Here’s our weekly economic update for the week of September 8. In A Nutshell: There’s much more uncertainty than usual heading into next week’s Fed
Hot Jobs Report Slightly Increases Odds of a Fed Rate Hike This Month
Takeaway: A hot jobs report will put upward pressure on rates today as it slightly increases the odds of a rate hike at the September
New Listings Hit a 4-Year High, A Silver Lining for Today’s Buyers
More homes are hitting the market, giving buyers across much of the country more options and negotiating power. The problem? Buyers aren’t exactly rushing
Mortgage Rates Could Swing as Markets Brace for a September Fed Meeting
In A Nutshell: Rates could wobble quite a bit over the next two weeks leading up to the September 16th Fed meeting as Chair Warsh’s
Canadian Tariffs, Inflation Numbers Unlikely to Move Mortgage Rates as Markets Await Jackson Hole Address
In a Nutshell: With an absence of economic data, geopolitics and the Fed are once again moving rates as markets carefully monitor negotiations with Iran
Markets Await Clues on Fed’s Next Moves as We Enter a Quiet Week For Data Releases
In A Nutshell: The economic calendar is light this week with little new information for markets to chew on. The Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium next
Mortgage Rates to Hold Steady on As-Expected Inflation Report, Dimming Odds of a September Fed Rate Hike
Takeaway: Rates should see little change today following an as-expected inflation report, but a Fed hike in September seems increasingly unlikely. Core inflation came in
Mortgage Rates Could Move This Week as Inflation Data Tests the Fed’s Path
In A Nutshell: Rates remain precarious this week with highly anticipated inflation data coming Wednesday, which could determine if the Fed hikes at their next
Weak July Jobs Report Could Delay Fed Rate Hike, Giving Homebuyers Some Mortgage-Rate Relief
Takeaway: Mortgage rates will see a little relief today on the heels of a weak jobs report that may delay anticipated hikes from the Fed.
Expect Mortgage-Rate Volatility as Oil Prices Drop on Hopes of Iran Peace Talks Ahead of This Week’s Jobs Report
In A Nutshell: Rates drifted higher last week following Fed Chair Warsh’s press conference and could remain volatile as oil prices drop on hopes of
Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Stead Steady Following July Fed Meeting, But Uncertainty Looms as Fall Approaches
Takeaway: Mortgage rates will largely stay the same for now as the Fed opts against hiking and says little about future plans. There was a
