Market Analysis Week of 6-2-2025
Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly
While it has been a volatile period, there has been little net change in mortgage rates over the past three weeks. News about tariffs continued to influence trading last w...
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Market Analysis Week of 5-27-2025
Tariffs Regain Spotlight
Despite a lack of major economic reports, it was another volatile week last week for mortgage markets. Investors reacted daily to the latest news about the proposed government spending bill, until tariffs reclaimed the...
Market Analysis Week of 5-19-2025
Tariffs, GDP Drop, Fed Cautious
Although the final results left mortgage rates nearly unchanged, it was a volatile week filled with significant news. An easing of trade tensions with China caused bond yields to rise early in the week. The late...
Market Analysis Week of 5-12-2025
Mortgage Rates Edge Up
Last week was packed with major economic data including inflation, the labor market, and overall economic activity. There were no significant surprises, however, and mortgage rates ended last week with little change.
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May Update – Mortgage Rate Forecast
Welcome to my May newsletter, bringing you new insights, mortgage rate updates, and key economic developments impacting the Los Angeles housing market.
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Benchmark Interest Rates & Fed Outlook
Despite ongoing eco...
Market Analysis Week of 5-5-2025
Markets Hold Steady
Last week was packed with major economic data including inflation, the labor market, and overall economic activity. There were no significant surprises, however, and mortgage rates ended last week with little change.
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Market Analysis Week of 4-28-2025
Political News Jolts Markets
Political headlines again caused volatility for mortgage markets last week but had little lasting impact. The economic data also had just a minor impact, and mortgage rates ended last week slightly lower.
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Market Analysis Week of 4-21-2025
Mortgage Rates Decline
It was another volatile week last week for mortgage markets, as news about tariffs remained the primary focus for investors. Consumer spending revealed the anticipated spike ahead of potentially higher prices. After risi...