From Our Economists
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Rates Likely to Hold Steady–Unless Fed Meeting or Iran War Rattle Markets
This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage rates are likely to remain fairly steady this week. Upcoming Attractions The key event on the docket this
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: All Eyes on Fed Succession as Mortgage-Rate Swings Ease
This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage-rate volatility has moderated as the United States and Iran near a peace agreement, but succession drama at the Federal
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, but Iran Ceasefire Talks Keep Risk of Sudden Swings on the Table
This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage rates have been steadier for the last few weeks. But the risk of outsized mortgage moves remains as markets
Fed, Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Steady on Latest Inflation Report
Takeaway: Headline inflation, which includes food and energy prices, spiked in March, but rates won’t move much today because core inflation, which ignores those volatile
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Iran War Drives Mortgage Rate Volatility as Markets Brace for Inflation Data
This Week In A Nutshell: With the Iran War stretching into its sixth week, mortgage rates will continue to ebb and flow with new developments.
Seemingly Strong March Jobs Report Won’t Impact Mortgage Rates Much
Takeaway: The March jobs report, which is hot on its surface, will not move rates much. The underlying fundamentals of the report are weaker than
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
