ISM National Services Index Shows New Gains in November 2022
While this week showed little major news, the ISM national services index demonstrated unexpected gains in November 2022.
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.
Steady Job Gains in the Leisure and Hospitality Sectors
In a relatively quiet week for mortgage markets, investors saw steady job gains in the leisure and hospitality sectors.
GDP Reading Fell to Lowest Level Since Spring of 2020
In a light week of economic reporting, the major news encompassed the latest GDP reading, which fell to the lowest level since spring 2020.
March 2022 Mortgage Rates Rise as the Market Stays Volatile
Last month, March 2022 mortgage rates soared at an unexpectedly fast pace as the market stays volatile this year.
January 2022 Mortgage Rates Achieve Highest Levels Since Early 2020
Last month, January 2022 mortgage rates achieved their highest levels since early 2020 as investors again saw record-setting inflation.
Enormous Job Gains Push Mortgage Rates to Reach 2020 Levels
This week, the key Employment report revealed enormous job gains for the United States labor market, leading to higher mortgage rates.
Mortgage Rates Rise to Kick Off the New Year
The first week of 2022 saw mortgage rates rise to kick off the New Year, pushing them to their highest levels since April of 2021.
Steady Inflation Results While the Manufacturing Sector Performs Better
This week saw steady inflation results while the manufacturing sector performed better. Overall, the economic data revealed no significant surprises.
Attractive Mortgage Rates React to Looming Inflation in June 2021
In June 2021, the United States saw attractive mortgage rates alongside continually looming inflation. As a matter of fact, annual inflation rose to its highest level in June since August 2008.