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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.
Fed in Wait-and-See Mode on Hot Inflation Report; Mortgage Rates to Track Oil Prices, Mideast Talks
Takeaway: A slightly hotter than expected CPI report will keep the Fed on hold and may push officials slightly closer to considering hikes. Mortgage rates
Introducing the New & Improved Redfin Data Center
Monthly housing market data is now available sooner New metrics—including home purchase cancellations, price drops, financing trends, and luxury and starter home data—are now available
Mortgage Rates May Swing This Week As Markets Watch Inflation and Iran Developments
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are likely to stay choppy this week as markets weigh new inflation data on Tuesday against any developments in
Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Steady After April Jobs Report Shows Stronger Hiring, Softer Wages
Takeaway: A mixed bag April jobs report will keep mortgage rates mostly steady as stronger-than-expected hiring lowers recession risk. But softer wage growth, a small
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Volatile Rates Ahead as Fed Turns Hawkish and Energy Shock Builds
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are likely to remain volatile this week. Markets are balancing a still-solid economy against the worsening energy shock, a
Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Rare Dissents Signal Cloudy Outlook For Future Path
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its April 29 meeting. Takeaway: Mortgage rates may rise slightly as Jerome Powell’s last Fed meeting as
