Fed Announces Rate Hike This Week To Combat Soaring Inflation
As expected the Fed announced a rate hike this week in their latest step to combat inflation while Employment neared its consensus.
GDP Reading Fell to Lowest Level Since Spring of 2020
In a light week of economic reporting, the major news encompassed the latest GDP reading, which fell to the lowest level since spring 2020.
March Home Sales Fall Due to Limited Inventory & Soaring Rates
In a light week of reporting, March home sales fell as the real estate market grew increasingly aggressive.
March 2022 Mortgage Rates Rise as the Market Stays Volatile
Last month, March 2022 mortgage rates soared at an unexpectedly fast pace as the market stays volatile this year.
Mortgage Rates Rose to Highest Levels Since Late 2018
As investors focused heavily on the high inflation, mortgage rates rose to their highest levels since late 2018.
Fed Guidance Indicates Rapid Plans to Reduce Their Bond Portfolio
This week, investors awaited the latest Fed guidance. Fed officials plan to reduce their bond portfolio more quickly than expected.
Unemployment Rate Fell to Lowest Level Since Early 2020
While mortgage markets stay volatile, the unemployment rate fell to the lowest level since early 2020 as inflation came in on target.
Powell Tightened Monetary Policy, Now Catching Investors by Surprise
This week, mortgage rates continued their shockingly swift while Powell tightened monetary policy further.
Federal Reserve Launching Measures to Vaporize Inflation
This week, investors kept a close eye on the conflict in Ukraine, though Federal Reserve news awaited investors.
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.