June MBS: Understanding the High Inflation and Labor Market Impact
The latest economic data highlights the persistence of high inflation and a tight labor market, which has implications for June MBS (mortgage-backed securities).
The latest economic data highlights the persistence of high inflation and a tight labor market, which has implications for June MBS (mortgage-backed securities).
In a week marked by a lack of significant economic developments, housing starts surged as mortgage markets experienced a period of calm.
As the Fed paused rate hikes, mortgage markets experienced a volatile week, concluding the with a slight increase.
After a notable rise in the initial weeks of May, mortgage rates declined amid mixed economic signals and manufacturing contraction.
May 2023 MBS brought significant volatility to the mortgage markets, driven by a range of major economic news and events.
Amid growing concerns about the impact of high inflation, investors shifted their focus to the banking sector troubles and debt ceiling.
As the week comes to a close, mortgage rates reached March 2023 levels as investors shifted their focus away from banking.
After a muddling 2022, refinance applications soared 10% week-over-week. This showed signs of life in the mortgage industry.
Alongside a wide range of major economic news, another Fed rate hike created a volatile week for mortgage markets.
The April 2023 MBS volatility presented a mixed bag of economic indicators and data in the banking crisis aftermath.