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.
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.
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.
Inflation Surges to the Highest Level Since 1982
As inflation surges to the highest level since 1982, the mortgage market left investors stunned after months of remaining on-edge.
Consumer Spending Drops as Inflation Hits New Milestone
As consumer spending drops, investors focus on two major pieces of data this week: retail sales and inflation.
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.
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.
Wondrous Inflation Achieves the Highest Rate in 30 Years
In back-to-back months, the United States realized wondrous inflation. Not only did inflation reach a 30-year high in October, it did so again immediately after in November.