October 2022 MBS Now Highlights Tightening Policy Around the World
Looking back at October 2022 MBS trends, inflation once again dominated headlines as the Federal Reserve and ECB continue to raise rates.
September Existing Home Sales Fall as Mortgage Rates Soar
As mortgage rates reached their highest rates in over twenty years, September existing home sales fell for the eighth straight month.
Mortgage Rates Achieve Highest Levels in Over 10 Years
As central banks around the world maintain an aggressive policy stance, mortgage rates achieved their highest levels in over 10 years.
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.
European Inflation Surges Spike Mortgage Rates in the United States
With this week's data release, European inflation surges spiked bond yields and mortgage rates in the United States.
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.
Housing Sector Picks Up with New Home Construction on the Horizon
As the housing sector picks up, mortgage rates remained relatively quiet this week as the trade negotiations with China offered little news.