Market Analysis Week of 9-01-2025
Mortgage Rates Unchanged
During a relatively light week for economic data, investors were focused on a big inflation report released last Friday. The results were right in line with expectations, and...
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Market Analysis Week of 8-25-2025
Powell Signals Easing
During a light week for economic data, investors were focused on an annual Jackson Hole speech by Fed Chair Powell which has often been used as an opportunity to signal upcoming policy changes. Powell did not disappoint, ...
Market Analysis Week of 8-18-2025
Mortgage Rates Unchanged
Investors were focused on major inflation data last week. While the more significant CPI report matched expectations last Tuesday, the PPI inflation data last Thursday was much stronger than expected. The impact of the...
Market Analysis Week of 8-11-2025
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
It was a very light week for economic reports last week with few market moving events. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week with little change.
ISM Reports Show Mixed Signals
Two significant economic ...
August Update – Mortgage Rate Forecast
Welcome to my August newsletter, where I bring you the latest mortgage rate trends, economic updates, and insights on the Los Angeles housing market.
Mortgage Rate Update & Fed Outlook
Mortgage Rates
Based on yesterday’s ...
Market Analysis Week of 8-04-2025
Lower Mortgage Rates
Heading into the highly anticipated Employment report last Friday, mortgage rates were nearly unchanged from the prior week. The data on job gains was much weaker than expected, however, and rates ended last week lower.
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Market Analysis Week of 7-28-2025
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
With little major economic data, it was another quiet week for mortgage markets, and rates ended last week nearly unchanged.
Existing Home Sales Dip
In June, sales of existing homes fell 3% from May to the ...
Market Analysis Week of 7-21-2025
Mortgage Markets Steady Amid Mixed Data
It was a relatively quiet week last week for mortgage markets. The major inflation data was a little weaker than expected, but consumer spending was a good deal stronger than forecasted. The net result w...