August 2022 Mortgage Rates Soar Amongst Stubborn Inflation Levels
Taking a look back at August 2022 mortgage rates, mortgage-backed securities continued to soar amongst stubbornly high inflation levels.
Federal Reserve Remains Aggressive Despite the New Inflation Data
As the Federal Reserve remains aggressive against inflation, the new July CPI data showed a sharp decline.
June 2022 Mortgage Markets: Rates Achieve Highest Levels Since 2008
Looking back towards June 2022 mortgage markets, the Federal Reserve remains committed to combatting inflation.
Wednesday’s CPI Inflation Report Now Showed 9.1% Gain This Year
This week, Wednesday’s CPI inflation report display stronger than expected results with a 9.1% gain this year.
Federal Reserve Tightened Monetary Policy with New 75-Basis Point Increase
At its Wednesday meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve tightened monetary policy by a massive amount, while other global banks fight inflation.
May 2022 Mortgage Market: Rates Plummet with Limited Activity
Taking a look back at the May 2022 mortgage market, investor expectations surrounding inflation stabilized to some degree.
Consumer Spending Surges in April 2022 with Impressive Retail Sales
While much of this week’s economic data met investor expectations, consumer spending surged in April 2022.
April 2022 Mortgage Rates Now Climbed to 2009 Levels
Last month, investors focused on elevated inflation levels on as April 2022 mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels since 2009.
April 2022 Core CPI Showed Easing Inflation Just Arrived
With the release of the April 2022 Core CPI data, inflation began to ease. This modest inflation decline allowed mortgage rates to stabilize.
March Home Sales Fall Due to Limited Inventory & Soaring Rates
In a light week of reporting, March home sales fell as the real estate market grew increasingly aggressive.