MBS Prices Rise as Economic Growth Slows Down
This week, the latest data showed MBS prices rise as economic growth slowed down due to the Fed’s policy and banking troubles.
February 2023 Mortgage Rates Now Reach November Highs
February 2023 mortgage rates faced high levels of volatility, later reaching November 2022 highs after strong Employment data came out.
High Inflation Not Going Anywhere According To Latest From Fed
High inflation has investors mostly taking their cue from the Fed during a very light week for economic data
Labor Market is Surprisingly Surging Along with Interest Rates
Labor market strength is at at the forefront of a week packed with major economic news, including daily volatility in mortgage markets.
January 2023 Mortgage Rates See Merit of the Fed Strategy
After 2022 demonstrated recent record highs, the new year kicked off with lower January 2023 mortgage rates.
December 2022 Mortgage Markets: The End of an Inflation-Heavy Year
Heading into the December 2022 mortgage markets, investors widely expected the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by 50 basis points.
Bank of Japan Policy Changes Heading into the New Year
Due to Bank of Japan policy change, investors raised their outlook for monetary policy tightening by global central banks. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week higher.
November Federal Reserve Speech Acknowledges Lowering Inflation in the U.S.
In a packed reporting week, the November 2022 Federal Reserve speech acknowledged lower inflation levels throughout the United States.
November 2022 Markets Highlight Tapering Inflation Ahead of the New Year
After a long year of rising inflationary pressures, November 2022 markets now highlight change of pace heading into 2023.
August 2022 Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Decades
This week, the highly anticipated labor market data came out, highlighted with the surprising drop in the August 2022 unemployment rate.