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.
European Central Bank Meeting Blindsides Investors with Surprising New Decision
As investors eagerly awaited the European Central Bank meeting, the latest decision on inflation came as a blindside.
Conflict in Ukraine Lowers Mortgage Rates as More Volatility Builds
In another volatile week for mortgage markets, the conflict in Ukraine continued to intensify while the U.S. heard testimony from the Fed.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Sparks Intense Market Volatility This Week
Mortgage markets experienced another volatile week as the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines.
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.