Market Analysis Week of 7-14-2025
Mortgage Rates Edge Higher
During an extremely light week for economic data, mortgage markets were relatively quiet. Comments from Fed officials and news about tariffs caused little reaction. Mortgag...
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July Update – Mortgage Rate Forecast
Welcome to my July newsletter, where I bring you the latest mortgage rate trends, economic updates, and insights on the Los Angeles mortgage rates and housing market.
Mortgage Rate Update & Fed Outlook
Current Mortgage Rates &...
Market Analysis Week of 7-7-2025
Labor Market Lifts Rates
The major economic data released last week was a little stronger than expected overall. In particular, the labor market continued to perform well despite investor concerns. As a result, mortgage rates ended last week s...
Market Analysis Week of 6-30-2025
Weak Confidence Offsets Inflation
Despite higher than expected inflation data, investors were more focused last week on hints of weakening in the economy. In particular, consumer confidence badly missed the mark. As a result, mortgage rates en...
Market Analysis Week of 6-23-2025
Fed Steady, Mortgage Rates Unchanged
The Fed meeting last Wednesday revealed no significant surprises. Consumer spending slowed more than expected, but its impact was minor. Mortgage rates ended last week with little change.
Retail Sa...
Market Analysis Week of 6-16-2025
Inflation Data
News about tariffs continued to cause volatility in mortgage markets last week, but its overall impact was minor. An escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran also had a limited effect. The latest inflation data was wel...
June Update – Mortgage Rate Forecast
Welcome to my June newsletter, where I bring you the latest mortgage rate trends, economic updates, and insights on the Los Angeles mortgage rates and housing market.
Mortgage Rate Update & Fed Outlook
Current Mortgage Rates ...
Market Analysis Week of 6-9-2025
Tariff Volatility Offsets Job Gains
News about tariffs continued to cause volatility in mortgage markets last week, with little net effect. The latest labor market data was a bit stronger than expected overall due to strong wage gains, and mor...