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| Bonds Find Some Solace in Warsh Despite a Bit More Selling | ||
| 7/1/2026 2:46 PM | ||
| Bonds Find Some Solace in Warsh Despite a Bit More Selling The past 2 days have been rough for the bond market--nothing catastrophic, but "brisk" in terms of unexpected selling pressure. To be fair, buying/selling pressure is never truly expected (otherwise, why wait to trade it?), and higher volatili...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Levels in a Week | ||
| 7/1/2026 2:15 PM | ||
| In a real sense, today"s rate update is more of an addendum to yesterday"s rate update. Yesterday afternoon saw heavy, continued selling in the bond market amid a flood of trading associated with the end of the quarter. Because mortgage rates are directly based on the bond market, this resulted in multiple lenders raising rates late in the day (aft...Read More | ||
| Accounting, AllReg"s AI Tools; Isaac Boltansky Interview; CRA Stats; STRATMOR on LO Trust | ||
| 7/1/2026 10:04 AM | ||
| We find ourselves in the 3rd quarter of 2026. The stock market has made the headlines, but between a) the reduction in the number of publicly held companies, and b) the weight given to AI-related stocks, it is worth reminding everyone that the stock market is not the economy. Economies are complex, as are countries. Did you know that more Europeans...Read More | ||
| Tuesday Sell-Off Sticking; Warsh and ISM On Deck | ||
| 7/1/2026 8:28 AM | ||
| Bonds have added modestly to Tuesday"s big quarter-end sell-off (a phenomenon that has nothing to do with the sorts of fundamental developments that dictate a vast majority of market movement). Thankfully, the random plumbing-related volatility is behind us as we begin the new quarter. Old-school potential volatility awaits. The morning"s first ord...Read More | ||
| Why We Saw Steady Selling All Day | ||
| 6/30/2026 2:59 PM | ||
| Why We Saw Steady Selling All Day We expected volatility would pick up on Tuesday for one reason or another and it did not disappoint. Sadly, the direction of the movement was disappointing as bonds sold off steadily virtually all day. While there was a bit of selling after the job openings data at 10am ET,...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Edge Modestly Higher | ||
| 6/30/2026 1:39 PM | ||
| Starting last Thursday, mortgage rates have barely budged. In terms of our 30yr fixed index, the maximum day-over-day change has been 0.02% since then. The past 3 business days have seen rates either hold steady or move cautiously lower. Today"s rates moved higher, but at just as slow a pace. The underlying bond market primarily took cues from tra...Read More | ||
| Medical Profession, Refi Products; Fee Standardization Thoughts; Investors and ROAD Act | ||
| 6/30/2026 10:57 AM | ||
| Today’s podcast can be found here and this week’s ‘casts are sponsored by Experian. From lenders and landlords to employers and consumers, Experian helps connect the housing ecosystem with the data and insights needed to make faster, confident decisions. Lead a smarter housing journey with Experian. Today’s has an interview with Experian’s Likhitha...Read More | ||
| Data Ramps Up And Another Dash of Quarter-End Trading | ||
| 6/30/2026 8:21 AM | ||
| Before looking at trading screens this morning, the first order of business would have been to mention the ramp up in economic calendar activity. While the line item count is respectable, it"s really only the 10am Job Openings data that packs enough of a punch to represent any serious volatility risk. Even then, sometimes it hits and sometimes it d...Read More | ||
| Volatility Risk Ramps Up From Here | ||
| 6/29/2026 2:25 PM | ||
| Volatility Risk Ramps Up From Here Monday made it clear that traders are playing by the typical summertime, holiday week rules which often see the first day of the week result in very low volume and volatility. While participation should remain lighter than normal, that"s no guaranty of an ongoing absence o...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Inch to Another 6-Week Low | ||
| 6/29/2026 2:07 PM | ||
| Mortgage rates ended last week at the lowest level since May 14th. Most of the recent drop happened last Wednesday, but each day since then has added a microscopic improvement. Today was no exception with the 30yr fixed rate index falling a mere 0.01%--the lowest increment we measure. The calendar of economic events was completely empty and conseq...Read More | ||
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| Brookfield wants to build AI data centers in London’s answer to Wall Street | ||
| 7/2/2026 6:36 AM | ||
| Brookfield"s CEO said the firm is bringing data centers to London"s Canary Wharf, as demand for AI infrastructure in the U.K. soars...Read More | ||
| Demand for riskier mortgages drops, as their advantages shrink | ||
| 7/1/2026 7:22 AM | ||
| The spread between the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate loans is narrowing, causing demand for ARMs to weaken...Read More | ||
| Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill ahead of tense meeting with GOP senators | ||
| 6/24/2026 3:35 PM | ||
| President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol for the ceremony...Read More | ||
| House passes affordable housing bill, sends it to Trump's desk | ||
| 6/23/2026 9:02 PM | ||
| The House on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill aimed at lowering costs for homebuyers and reining in private equity...Read More | ||
| Progressive Brad Lander’s surging bid for Congress splinters Democrats' labor union alliance | ||
| 6/23/2026 9:50 AM | ||
| Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., is fighting for his political life in a race with Brad Lander, who is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt...Read More | ||
| Senate advances housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes | ||
| 6/22/2026 5:38 PM | ||
| The House is also expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that"s aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable...Read More | ||
| Homeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrow | ||
| 6/19/2026 8:30 AM | ||
| While high home values mean homeowners are sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in equity, it should not be viewed as free money, experts say...Read More | ||
| Jim Cramer says next week's economic data will drive the markets | ||
| 6/18/2026 5:56 PM | ||
| CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week’s lighter earnings calendar will put the focus on key economic data...Read More | ||
| Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says | ||
| 6/18/2026 5:00 AM | ||
| The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat...Read More | ||
| Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgages and car loans | ||
| 6/17/2026 3:24 PM | ||
| Here’s a look at how the Fed"s June interest rate decision may affect your finances...Read More | ||
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