Russia-Ukraine Conflict Leads to Soaring Demand for Mortgage-Backed Securities
Last week, mortgage markets experienced daily volatility as the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to soaring demand for mortgage-backed securities.
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.
Fed Tapering Bond Purchases to Quickly Reduce Inflation in 2022
With Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, the continual conversation revolving the Fed tapering bond purchases took an interesting turn.
Strong 2021 Home Sales Cap Off Incredible Real Estate Rebound
Capping off last year, the United States experienced strong 2021 home sales after they notoriously plummeted throughout a sluggish 2020.
Record-Setting Core PCE Achieved Its Highest Level Since 1989
Closing out 2021, the United States achieved a record-setting Core PCE Price Index. In doing so, Core PCE hit its highest level since 1989.
Central Bank Meetings Quickly Offset High Volatility for Mortgage Rates
In an action-packed week, analysts saw Central Bank meetings quickly offset high volatility for mortgage-backed securities.
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.
Core PCE Shows Inflation Quickly Soaring for the Holidays
In a short week, core PCE shows inflation quickly soaring in time for the holiday season while investors worry about price increases
Surprising Consumer Spending Growth Leads to Retail Sales Surge
The theme of this week revolved around surprising consumer spending growth. As a result, retail sales saw an overall surge.
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.