Retail Sales Jump in a Really Surprising Week
In a really surprising week, analysts saw retail sales jump far above the consensus while Consumer Price Index failed to reach it.
Enormous Job Growth As Unemployment Benefits Abruptly Now End
When examining July 2021’s economic reports, enormous job growth rippled across the economy as unemployment benefits abruptly ended.
European Central Bank Announcement Immediately Leads to Purchases Being Limited
As expected, the latest European Central Bank announcement came out this week. After months, they finally announced the expected policy change in its bond purchase program.
Retail Sales Dropped as Travel & Entertainment See a Boom
While significant economic news came out this week, retail sales dropped. In spite of this, the travel and entertainment industries saw a major a boom.
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.
Inflation Moderates as Investors Focus on Consumer Price Index Findings
As inflation moderates, investors focus on new consumer price index (CPI) findings. During a light week, they looked towards the CPI inflation report for guidance.
Investors Focused on Surging Inflation This Week
Investors focused on surging inflation this week. Recently inflation data exceeded expectations.
Unpredictable 2021 Actually Creates Mortgage Market Breakthrough
After last year's events, no one prepared for an unpredictable 2021 as experts worry about inflation, recovery, and COVID-19.
Service Sector Witnesses Fantastic Expansion While Rates Go Down
The service sector witnesses fantastic expansion while mortgage rates go down. Weekly economic news came out favorable for mortgage markets.
Fed Surprised Investors with New Projection Driving Rising Rates
This week, the Fed surprised investors with a new projection, driving rising mortgage rates. Coming into the week, investors laser-focused on Wednesday’s Fed meeting.