MBS Road Signs 4-3-23 Week of March 27, 2023 in Review Consumer inflation is trending lower in the right direction, while data shows the housing market is stronger than media reports suggest. Here are last week’s highlights: Annual Consumer Inflation Continues to Move Lower Signed Contracts Show Housing Is Standing Strong Media Cries Housing Crash but Appreciation…

MBS Road Signs 4-24-23 Week of April 24, 2023 in Review Inflation continues to trend lower while home prices continue to be supported by the ongoing dynamic of high demand and tight supply. Here are the takeaways: Inflation Improving One Step at a Time Lack of Existing Home Inventory a “Major Constraint” March New Home…

MBS Road Signs 5-8-23 Week of May 1, 2023 in Review The Fed hiked its benchmark Fed Funds Rate despite signs of cooling inflation and concerns about the banking sector. Plus, job growth isn’t as strong as it seems while home prices have reached an inflection point. Here are the key stories: Fed Hikes Rates Another 25…

MBS Road Signs 5-15-23 Week of May 8, 2023 in Review Inflation continues to trend lower. Jobless Claims continue to trend higher. Here are last week’s highlights: Annual consumer and producer inflation continue lower Jobless Claims continue higher Small Business Optimism Hits 10-Year Low CPI Continues Downward Trend Consumer inflation rose 0.4% in April per the Consumer…

MBS Road Signs 5-22-23 Week of May 15, 2023 in Review Recent data shows the impact that low supply is having on the housing market, while unemployment claims continue to reflect a slowdown in hiring. Don’t miss these stories: Tight Supply Takes the Spring Out of Existing Home Sales Home Builder Confidence Reaches Key Threshold “Gradual Improvement”…

MBS Road Signs 5-30-23 Week of May 22, 2023 in Review Uncertainty surrounding the debt ceiling caused volatility in the markets, while inflation was hotter than expected in April. Tight supply continues to be a key factor impacting home sales. Here are the headlines: Better Progress to Come on Inflation “Sizeable Increase” Needed in Housing Inventory New…