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Hot January Jobs Report Will Nudge Mortgage Rates Up Slightly
A stronger-than-expected jobs report is likely to push mortgage rates up a bit, but the impact will be small. The strong labor market may also
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Are Largely Lateral, All Focus Is on Upcoming Jobs Report
This Week In A Nutshell Two weak labor market reports nudged rates ever so slightly lower last week, but the star of the show
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Tick Up After Strong Manufacturing Report, Key Jobs Data Delayed
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates have drifted slightly higher today after a surprisingly strong ISM (Institute for Supply Management) report suggesting more robust manufacturing
How Climate Disasters Turn Homeowners Into Renters
This piece was originally published on Forbes on January 7, 2026. It’s been one year since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed homes in
Trump Taps Kevin Warsh to Lead Fed; Mortgage Rates Expected to Stay Steady
President Trump announced Friday that Kevin Warsh is his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Takeaway: The president’s choice to nominate Kevin Warsh
With Fed Rate Cuts on Ice, Mortgage Rates Are Unlikely to Move
The Fed held interest rates steady in its meeting on Wednesday, as expected. This marks the first time since July the Fed hasn’t cut rates.
December’s Inflation Report Unlikely to Impact Mortgage Rates
Consumer prices rose slightly more than expected to close 2023, but the news shouldn’t move mortgage rates much or impact the overall housing market. The
Latest Jobs Data Makes March Rate Cut Slightly Less Likely
A look below the surface reveals a less-hot picture of the late-2023 labor market than the hot December jobs headline suggests. The latest jobs report
Today’s Fed Meeting Brings Good Vibes For Homebuyers, Pushing Mortgage Rates Below 7% For First Time Since July
The Fed’s forecast that it will cut interest rates three times in 2024, up from a previous projection of two times, is already helping with
Promising Inflation Report Makes It Less Likely Buyers Will See an 8% Mortgage Rate Anytime Soon
Serious homebuyers should be on the lookout for a good time to lock in a lower mortgage rate–and now could be that time. The October
Rates are Falling on News of a Softening Job Market. Now May Be a Good Time to Lock in a Mortgage.
The latest labor-market report closes out a week of good news for mortgage rates. The October jobs report shows slower-than-expected growth in the labor market,
Economic Events Are Pushing Mortgage Rates Down … For Now. Homebuyers May Want to Lock in a Rate This Week.
The U.S. treasury announced they’re going to issue less long-term debt than expected and the Fed held interest rates steady. Those two events brought rates
