Weekly Newsletter
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- Despite Apparent Volatility, Rates Have Been Surprisingly Calm February 7, 2025It would be more than fair to expect elevated market volatility based on the quantity and tone of recent news headlines. But the market remains more focused on the hard data.
- Bonds Brace For Tariff Impact, Just Like Last Time January 31, 2025Spoiler alert: no one really knows how tariffs are going to impact the market yet. Much is left to be decided, and the outcomes can vary depending on the details.
- Can Trump Actually Force Rates to Move Lower? January 24, 2025Can Trump Actually Force Rates to Move Lower? Yes, but not immediately, not the way
- Rates Recover After Tame Inflation Data January 17, 2025Last week's big to-do was the jobs report, which sent rates sharply higher. This week's inflation data had a chance to add fuel to that fire or put it out.
- Highest Mortgage Rates in 7 Months After Upbeat Jobs Report January 10, 2025Mortgage rates weren't having a great week in the first place. As of Wednesday, the average lender was already up to the highest levels since June 2024. But up until that point, there hadn't been too much volatility.