Fed Guidance Indicates Rapid Plans to Reduce Their Bond Portfolio
This week, investors awaited the latest Fed guidance. Fed officials plan to reduce their bond portfolio more quickly than expected.
February 2022 Mortgage Rates Face Massive New Inflation-Induced Volatility
Rising inflation levels continued to induce massive daily market volatility for February 2022 mortgage rates.
European Central Bank Meeting Blindsides Investors with Surprising New Decision
As investors eagerly awaited the European Central Bank meeting, the latest decision on inflation came as a blindside.
Conflict in Ukraine Lowers Mortgage Rates as More Volatility Builds
In another volatile week for mortgage markets, the conflict in Ukraine continued to intensify while the U.S. heard testimony from the Fed.
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.
Inflation Surges to the Highest Level Since 1982
As inflation surges to the highest level since 1982, the mortgage market left investors stunned after months of remaining on-edge.
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.
December 2021 Mortgage Markets Fluctuate to Cap off the Year
With the U.S. facing a tight labor market, record-setting inflation, and supply chain issues, December 2021 mortgage markets fluctuated.
Consumer Spending Drops as Inflation Hits New Milestone
As consumer spending drops, investors focus on two major pieces of data this week: retail sales and inflation.
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.