From Our Economists
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 Tick Up Even as the Odds of a Fed Rate Hike Decline
In A Nutshell: There’s still upward pressure on rates, as bond market investors have all of the same worries that have caused mortgage rates to
Soft September Jobs Report May Give Fed Reason to Pause Rate Hikes, Slowing Ascent of Mortgage Rates
Takeaway: A soft jobs report may finally offer some relief for mortgage rates, or at least help to stem the march upward. Jobs data is
Mortgage Rates Jump as Markets Price in More Fed Rate Hikes
In A Nutshell: Mortgage rates have shot up as a number of economic concerns come together in a perfect storm. There’s little on the horizon to
In the Aftermath of Last Week’s Rate Hike, Fed Officials Will Speak This Week
In A Nutshell: A light economic calendar this week means the focus will be on digesting last week’s Fed meeting, and on any geopolitical developments.
Mortgage Rates Are Likely to Stay High as Fed Hikes Rates and Signals More to Come
Takeaway: The Fed hiked by 25 bps as expected and officially projected another hike this year, but Chairman Warsh’s remarks suggest more may be on
Markets Have Priced in a Fed Rate Hike This Week, But The Economic Case Is Far From a Slam Dunk
In A Nutshell: After last week’s inflation data, markets are almost certain a Fed rate hike is coming this Wednesday, but the economic case is
