A Look into the Markets This past week, home loan rates touched the highest levels in three years in response to the same theme…inflation fears and forthcoming Fed rate hikes, and balance sheet reduction. Let’s discuss what happened and what to watch for next week. “In a New York Minute, everything can change” – New…
A Look into the Markets This past week, home loan rates improved from the worst levels in three years. Let’s walk through what happened this week and talk about what to watch in the weeks ahead. “It’s a small world after all” – It’s a Small World by The Disneyland Children’s Chorus, Robert and Richard…
A Look into the Markets Home loan rates ticked up to fresh three-year highs as a parade of Federal Reserve officials spoke throughout the week about the need to hike rates more aggressively to combat inflation. Let’s walk through what happened this week and talk about the big reports coming next week. “Mr. Big Stuff…
A Look into the Markets Interest rates hover near three-year highs as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the Federal Funds Rate by 0.25%. This was the first rate hike in three years. Let’s break down what the Fed said in their Statement and press conference and look at what the future may hold.…
A Look into the Markets Interest rates ticked up this week, despite the ongoing and uncertain Russia/Ukraine war. Let’s break down what happened this week as we prepare for an important Fed meeting next week. “I heat up, I can’t cool down, you got me spinning round and round” – Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band This…
A Look into the Markets Interest rates improved slightly this week in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This story is evolving every moment and the current uncertainty is helping bonds and rates. Let’s discuss what this all means for our economy and the Federal Reserve’s actions. “Communication breakdown, it’s always the same” -…
A Look into the Markets Interest rates improved slightly this week in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This story is evolving every moment and the current uncertainty is helping bonds and rates. Let’s discuss what this all means for our economy and the Federal Reserve’s actions. “Communication breakdown, it’s always the same” -…
A Look into the Markets Interest rates ticked up to their highest level in over two years but were able to finish the week off of the highest levels. Could rates have peaked? Let’s discuss why this may be so and look ahead to next week. “There’s gonna have to be a different man, Time…
A Look into the Markets Interest rates ticked up to the highest level in over 2 years in response to another increase in consumer prices. Let’s discuss what happened and what to watch for next week. “I’ll Always Be King of Pain” …King of Pain by The Police. 40-Year High Consumer Inflation On Thursday, the…
A Look into the Markets The financial markets began February exactly where January left off – trading in a volatile fashion. After all the bouncing around, interest rates ticked higher week over week. Let’s discuss what happened and what to watch for next week. “If I’d some remedy, I’d take enough to please me” ……