Market Perspective

While investors were on the lookout for new developments in the Middle East or on tariffs, there was little market-moving news in these areas over the past week. The economic data revealed a much weaker than expected reading for consumer confidence, which was positive for mortgage markets, and rates ended the week a little lower.

There were no notable surprises in the Federal Reserve meeting this week, and it caused little reaction. The most significant economic report released over the past week revealed that consumer spending was weaker than expected, which was mildly positive for mortgage markets, and rates ended the week slightly lower.

While news about tariffs continued to add volatility in mortgage markets over the past week, its lasting influence was relatively small. This week’s economic data provided a mixed message about inflation. The most recent inflation report was lower than expected, but wage gains exceeded the consensus forecast, increasing future inflationary pressures. The net result of this offsetting data was that mortgage rates ended the week with little change.

News about tariffs again caused some volatility in mortgage markets over the past week, but its net effect was relatively small. The major economic data was weaker than expected overall, and mortgage rates ended the week a little lower.

News about tariffs caused some volatility in mortgage markets over the past week but had little lasting impact. This week’s economic data also caused just a minor reaction, and the spotlight was mostly on the housing sector. Mortgage rates ended the week slightly higher.

Like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released last week, the latest major inflation data was lower than expected, which was positive for mortgage markets. However, this news was offset by increased concerns about larger budget deficits. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week with little change.

While the major inflation data released over the past week was a little lower than expected, it was overwhelmed by the news of a reduction of tariffs between the U.S. and China. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week higher.

The major economic data released over the past week was a little stronger than expected overall, and there were no significant surprises from the Federal Reserve meeting. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week slightly higher.

Mortgage markets remained volatile over the past week, and the major economic data was generally a little weaker than expected overall. As a result, rates ended the week lower.

Mortgage markets were volatile yet again over the past week, but rates ended with little change. It was a light week for economic reports, and the political headlines were the main driver of market movements.

Mortgage markets were volatile again over the past week, with tariff news still dominating the headlines, yet rates ended the week with little change. The latest inflation data was lower than expected, but tariffs may exert upward pressure going forward. Consumer spending surged in March, likely boosted by consumers rushing to avoid higher prices.

Mortgage markets were extremely volatile again over the past week, as investors continue to evaluate the rapidly changing tariff policies. W

Mortgage markets were volatile over the past week, as investors anticipated the announcement of the new reciprocal tariff policies. The late

With a lack of major economic data over the past week, it was a relatively quiet period for mortgage markets. The spotlight was mostly on th

While there was plenty of major economic news over the past week, there were few surprises. Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting continued to

With major economic data and the ongoing focus on tariff policies, mortgage markets remained volatile over the past week. The latest inflati

Mortgage markets were volatile over the past week as investors reacted to news about changes in tariff policies. The latest inflation report

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The key economic data released over the past week was stronger than expected. This included major reports on both inflation and the labor ma

While there were no major surprises in the economic data released over the past week, the investor outlook for economic growth dropped a bit