Rates stayed relatively flat last week, even as the Fed held off on cutting. Here’s a quick look at what happened — and what could move markets next. Interest Rates Hold Steady, But Eyes Are on Inflation “Don’t think me unkind, words are hard to find.”– “De Do Do Do De Da Da Da,” The…
Volatility is Back: Rates on the Move Again “Lemme tell ya, you don’t know whatcha do to me…” – Led Zeppelin, We’re Gonna Groove If you felt like rates were all over the place last week—you’re not wrong. Let’s unpack what happened, and what’s coming around the bend. Tariff Uncertainty = Good News for Rates…
A Look Into the Markets “Well, It’s Safe to Dance, It’s a Safety Dance” — The Safety Dance, by Men Without Hats This past week, interest rates touched the lowest levels of the year. Let’s break down what happened, what it means, and how to think about your mortgage strategy heading into spring. 📉 Bonds…
A Look Into the Markets This past week, interest rates edged higher as financial markets brace for a critical week ahead. Let’s dive into what’s been happening and preview what’s to come. “Everybody’s looking for something” – Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics Tariff Uncertainty Financial markets are still grappling with the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs…
A Look Into the Markets A Look Into the Markets This past week, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, but longer-term interest rates showed improvement. Let’s break down what happened and what we can expect in the week ahead. “We may lose, and we may win. Though we will never be here again.” —…
A Look Into the Markets This past week, interest rates edged slightly higher amid another volatile period. Let’s break down what happened and preview the week ahead. “Where do we go now?” – Sweet Child O’ Mine, Guns N’ Roses. Stock/Bond Relationship: An Unusual Twist Conventional wisdom says when stocks drop, rates should follow as…
A Look Into the Markets This past week, interest rates ticked up slightly after hitting their lowest levels in months. Nothing dramatic, but enough to make you ask: what changed? From tariff whiplash to unexpected government spending, markets reacted—and rates moved accordingly. Let’s break it down. “We live in a land of confusion” – Phil…
This past week, mortgage rates kept their downward momentum, hitting their lowest levels in four months. Let’s break down what’s driving the market and what’s ahead. “Lord, I’m Coming Home to You” – Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Bessent Bond Rally A couple of weeks ago, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set his sights on…
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This Past Week:Interest rates ticked up after a hotter-than-expected inflation report—definitely not the news we were hoping for. Let’s break it down and see what’s ahead. “You see inflation and taxation have taken over our nation.” – Inflation by Earnest Jackson Surprise Inflation Spike in January On Wednesday, January’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report dropped,…