From Our Economists
Mortgage Rates Unaffected, Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady on Latest Inflation Data
Takeaway: Today’s CPI data should have little effect on mortgage rates. The report came in better than last month, but that was expected. It should
This Week’s Inflation and Sentiment Data May Clarify the Fed’s Path
This Week In A Nutshell: With the Strait of Hormuz still closed and fresh off a hot jobs report last week, rates are at risk
Strong Jobs Report Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher, Reopening the Door to Future Fed Hikes
Takeaway: Today’s jobs report will lead to higher mortgage rates as it is strong enough to open the door for Fed officials to debate hikes
Mortgage Rates Poised for Volatility This Week as Jobs Data, Iran News Loom
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are likely to stay volatile this week as markets balance several important pieces of jobs market data against the
Mortgage Rates Remain Tied to Iran War, Oil Prices
This Week In A Nutshell: Three months in, the Iran war is still driving rates more than economic data. There are a few important economics
Iran Tensions, Not Economic Data, Are Driving Mortgage Rates This Week
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are likely to move more on headlines out of Iran than on economic data. If peace talks show real
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
Today’s Fed Meeting Unlikely to Send Mortgage Rates Up or Down
In their May 1 meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady and didn’t take the possibility of rate cuts later this year off the table.
Hotter-Than-Expected Inflation Report Will Keep Mortgage Rates Higher For Longer
The March inflation report came in hotter than expected, which means the Fed is highly unlikely to cut interest rates in June–and could mean the
Hot Jobs Report Could Cause Fed to Delay Rate Cuts
Employment growth was strong in March, which ultimately means mortgage rates are likely to stay higher for longer. But next week’s inflation data is the
