Market Perspective

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected labor market data was negative for mortgage rates, and comments from Federal Reserve...

Overview: While extremely positive COVID vaccine trial data from a second company reinforced the view that relief from the pandemic is on...

Overview: The election was clearly the focus over the past week. Mortgage rates moved a little higher in the days prior to the election...

Overview: Growing concern about rising coronavirus case counts around the world was negative for stocks over the past week, but mortgage...

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected economic data and increased expectations for additional government stimulus were...

Overview: The past week was a quiet one for mortgage markets. The small amount of major economic data was right on target, and the...

Overview: With President Trump’s positive COVID-19 test, the release of major economic data, and rapidly shifting headlines about...

Overview: A return to lockdown measures in many countries due to an increase in coronavirus cases was favorable for mortgage rates over...

Overview: The economic data released over the past week, while quite strong, had little impact on mortgage markets. It was a relatively...

Overview: Neither the Federal Reserve meeting nor the economic data had much impact on mortgage markets over the past week. Rates again...

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected major economic data did not have much effect on mortgage markets. Rates again ended...

Overview: Over the past week, the major economic data and a highly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had little...

Overview: Over the past week, the primary economic news came from the surprisingly strong housing sector. Mortgage rates experienced some...

Overview: Over the past week, a new fee on refinances was negative for mortgage rates, while stronger than expected retail sales and...

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected labor market and inflation data was negative for mortgage markets, and rates rose a...

Overview: Over the past week, the economic data continued to reflect a stronger than expected recovery following the partial shutdown due...

Overview: Over the past week, neither the Federal Reserve meeting nor the economic data caused much reaction in financial markets....

Overview: Over the past week, investors continued to keep a close eye on the concerning spread of the coronavirus in many areas. The...

Overview: During a light week for economic data, investors remained focused on the concerning spread of the coronavirus in many regions....

Overview: Over the past week, the big surprise on the economic front was that the latest Employment Report far surpassed expectations for...