A Look into the Markets This past week the good vibes in the financial markets continued. Interest rates hit their best levels since the Summer and continued their historic run lower. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the week ahead. “Let’s Dance” – Let’s Dance by David Bowie Fed Delivers Early Christmas Gift “Rate…
A Look into the Markets Home loan rates have enjoyed the 6th consecutive weekly decline as bond friendly news continues to hit the wires. Let’s review what is happening in the financial markets, the economy and prepare for a big news week ahead. “Yeah, it’s alright, we’re doin’ fine, so fine. Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah”…
A Look into the Markets Home loan rates continued their decline which started at the beginning of November. Let’s look at what happened this past week and prepare for the big news ahead. “Closing time, every new beginning. Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah” Closing Time by Semisonic. Bonds Enjoy the Best Month in…
A Look into the Markets This past week interest rates held near the best levels in two months in response to bond-friendly news. Let’s review what happened last week and look at what to watch for this coming week. “She says, Let’s go” – Let’s Go by the Cars Inflation is Declining Disinflation, or the…
A Look into the Markets This past week, interest rates held steady and near the best levels in over one month. Let’s look at what happened last week and peek into the week ahead. “I have to admit it’s getting better (better)” – Getting Better by The Beatles Treasury Selling More Debt Last week, the…
A Look into the Markets This past week, the Federal Reserve did not raise rates, and long-term rates, like mortgages, declined to the best levels in a month. Let’s discuss what happened and discuss the big news items to watch for this coming week. “Wavin’ them worries goodbye I’m feelin’ them good vibes”. Good Vibes…
A Look into the Markets This past week, home loan rates hovered near the highest levels in this century. Let’s look at what moved the markets and look into the week ahead. “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police. European Central Bank Pauses Rates…
A Look into the Markets This past week home loan rates touched the highest levels in this century. Let’s talk about the recent headwinds for interest rates and other big events as we march toward the next Fed meeting on November 1st. “And usually it’s too late when you, realize what you had” Hold on…
A Look into the Markets This past week, the war between Israel and Hamas sparked a “safe-haven” trade into the U.S. bond market. Let’s discuss what it all means and look into what economic reports can move the markets this coming week. Safe Haven Trade When uncertain geopolitical risks arise, like the Hamas attack on…
A Look into the Markets It was another wild week in the financial markets with interest rates backing away from the highest levels in decades. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the news to watch for this coming week. “The tide is high but I’m holding on” The Tide is High by Blondie. JOLTS…