Powell Tightened Monetary Policy, Now Catching Investors by Surprise
This week, mortgage rates continued their shockingly swift while Powell tightened monetary policy further.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday Consumer Spending Surges as Feds Adjust for Colossal Inflation
As holiday consumer spending surges, the Federal Reserve plans adjustments for the recent colossal inflation, hitting a 30-year high.
Fed Tapering Bond Purchasing to Combat Highest Inflation in Years
In light of breaking news, the investors are ready for the Fed tapering bond purchasing. This past week saw enormous daily volatility in mortgage-backed securities markets.
Inflation Frenzy Continues as Supply Chain Now Faces Disruptions
As the holiday season approaches, the inflation frenzy continues. Currently, the U.S. faces a cavalcade of supply chain disruptions.
Solid Job Gains Spotlight Uncommonly Busy Week for Mortgage Markets
This past week saw solid job gains amidst a packed week for mortgage markets, highlighted by key labor market data and a Fed meeting.