Housing Market Shows New, Encouraging Data This Week
As the housing market shows new, encouraging data this week, it still faced overshadowing from Wednesday's Fed meeting.
Mortgage Rates Reverse Trends with Strong Economic Data
After a large decline in 2019 to the lowest levels in several years, mortgage rates finally reversed the trend due to this week's reports.
Mixed Economic Data This Week After Little Job Gains Miss
Mortgage rates saw little change after mixed economic data this week as investors look towards major central bank meetings later in the month.
Trade Tensions Ease This Week for a Quieter Focus on Mortgage Rates
August ended quieted as trade tensions eased this week. In the last week of the month, mortgage rates remained relatively stable.
State of the Markets Displays Uncertainty with Trade Tensions
In a remarkable time for the financial world, the latest state of the markets shows trade uncertainty among the U.S. and China.
Core Consumer Price Index Shows Inflation on the Rise
This week, the Core Consumer Price Index showed inflation on the rise. Overall, this reflected negatively for mortgage rates.
Strong Job Gains Alongside Fourth of July Weekend
The United States faces strong job gains alongside the Fourth of July weekend, making for a very volatile mortgage market.
Mexican Trade Deal Agreement Now Leads to Tariffs Surprisingly Postponed
This week, the Mexican trade deal agreement caused market volatility. However, the net effect of all the news remained minor.
Job Gains Tailspin Unexpectedly with the Employment Report Miss
As the U.S. realized weak labor market data, it saw job gains tailspin unexpectedly, leaving a favorable impact on mortgage rates.
Real Estate Market Faces Mixed New Home Sales Data
This week, the real estate market faced mixed new home sales data while the trade tensions left a positive effect for mortgage rates.