Home Sales Decline – Largest Decline Since 2010
Home Sales Decline A Surprising 11%! Over the past week, economic events have had very little effect on mortgage rates. Year-end volatility due to light
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Volatile Week For The Market & Interest Rates
Volatile Week For The Market & Interest Rates Over the past week, mortgage interest rates were pushed and pulled by unusually large movements in global
China Devalues Currency
China Devalues Currency A surprise move in China helped mortgage rates improve early in the week. Stronger than expected U.S. economic data had the opposite
Is There a Fed Rate Hike in the Near Future?
economicIs There a Fed Rate Hike in the Near Future? During the past week, comments from a Fed official increased investor expectations for a Fed
Mixed Home Sales Leave The Market Uncertain
Mixed Home Sales Leave The Market Uncertain After many weeks with higher than usual volatility due to the Greek debt issues, the past week was
Retail Sales Drop Unexpectedly
Retail Sales Drop Unexpectedly, Mortgage rates end favorably. Retail sales were surprisingly sluggish in June, according to a report released Tuesday. U.S. food and retail
China and Greece Still Left With A Big Question Mark
China and Greece Still Left With A Big Question Mark! Over the past week, U.S. financial markets were influenced primarily by events in China and
Strong Job Gains Mean Higher Rates
Strong Job Gains Means Higher Rates A wide range of reports in the U.S. and Europe over the past week indicated improving economic conditions. Unfortunately,
U.S. Housing Starts Jump
U.S. Housing Starts Jump Mortgage markets generally were quieter than they have been over the last several weeks. The most highly anticipated economic release, the
U.S. Retail Sales Disappoint Again
U.S. Retail Sales Disappoint Again American consumers are not behaving as economists predicted they would. Retail sales unexpectedly barely budged in April following a revised
