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.
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.
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.
Enormous Job Gains Push Mortgage Rates to Reach 2020 Levels
This week, the key Employment report revealed enormous job gains for the United States labor market, leading to higher mortgage rates.
Mortgage Rates Rise to Kick Off the New Year
The first week of 2022 saw mortgage rates rise to kick off the New Year, pushing them to their highest levels since April of 2021.
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.
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
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.