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
Inflation Cooled in February, but Markets Are Looking Past It as Iran War Clouds Outlook
Takeaway: The February CPI report showed inflation cooling, as expected. But the report will largely be ignored by markets because the data predates the war
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Poised For Volatility As Iran Conflict Escalates and Inflation Data Looms
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates may continue to be volatile as the Middle East conflict expands and new inflation data is released. Upcoming Attractions
Weak Jobs Report Unlikely to Push Mortgage Rates Down As Escalating Iran Conflict Muddies Outlook
The February jobs report is weaker than expected. The report shows that U.S. employers cut more jobs than anticipated last month, and unemployment rose–both signs
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: After Dipping Below 6%, Mortgage Rates Enter Unpredictable Week Amid Iran Tensions
This Week In A Nutshell: We’re in for an unpredictable week with potentially significant moves in rates between the ongoing Iran conflict and important job
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Trade Policy, State of the Union Take Center Stage
This Week In A Nutshell: The White House’s response to the Supreme Court invalidating President Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and
Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Steady With Inflation Risks in the Rearview Mirror
Takeaway: A mild inflation report should have little effect on mortgage rates today. Today’s data continues the narrative that the worst of inflation fears are
