Week of April 10, 2023 in Review Inflation is trending lower while unemployment claims are doing the opposite. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting revealed what they think about a recession this year. Here are the headlines: Consumer Inflation Getting Better Wholesale Inflation Makes Huge Progress Lower Latest on Small Business Optimism…or…
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MBS Road Signs 4-10-23 Week of April 3, 2023 in Review The labor sector delivered plenty of news for the markets to digest, including some important signals about what may be ahead. Plus, the latest on home prices, manufacturing and more in these stories: Mixed Jobs Report for March Disappointing Private Sector Job Growth Signals “Slowing” Economy Reporting…
Read MoreMBS Road Signs 3-27-23Week of March 20, 2023 in ReviewThe Fed hiked its benchmark Fed Funds Rate despite ongoing turbulence in the banking sector, while both new and existing home sales beat expectations last month. Don’t miss these stories and more: Fed Hikes Rates Another 25 Basis Points Existing Home Sales Strong Despite Media Reports Signed Contracts on…
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I wanted to give you a sneak peak of the podcast I’ve been working on with Sam Terrell, we wanted to get this out now while the information is still relevant to what’s happening in banking right now. This must-watch video features myself and Dan Doyle, a seasoned mortgage market expert, discussing the recent bank…
Read MoreWhat makes the Rogue Valley so special? Oregon’s Rogue Valley is beloved by so many, near and far, for its endless wild beauty, countless activities and community feel. When you first see Rogue Valley, by plane or Interstate 5, you’ll catch a glimpse of the volcanic Mt. McLoughlin in…
Read MoreWeek of February 6, 2023 in Review News on home price appreciation, mixed auction results, and tough talk from central banks around the world highlighted an otherwise quiet week: Does the Future Look Good for Home Prices? Central Bank Tough Talk Based on Misunderstanding CEOs Feel a Recession Coming Jobless Claims Reflect Slower Pace of Hiring Important…
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