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Rate update: Low inflation checks interest rates
Rate update: Low inflation checks interest rates Interest rates received a nice surprise from inflation data last Fri. Last week, we discussed that several inflation metrics...
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Fed's plan for higher inflation could raise rates
Fed's plan for higher inflation could raise rates A recent story in the Financial Times indicated the Federal Reserve is considering a new policy that would...
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Rate update: Inflation: fear or reality?
Rate update: Inflation: fear or reality? After rising to the highest levels in over 4 years, interest rates are catching their breath, but I think it's...
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Rate update: Tame inflation keeps rates in summer slumber
Rate update: Tame inflation keeps rates in summer slumber Other than the short tantrum mortgage rates performed a couple weeks ago, the market has been in...
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Rate update: Trade war vs inflation
Rate update: Trade war vs inflation If you've been waiting to lock your mortgage rate, I have good news and bad news. The good news is...
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Rate update: Budding inflation leading to higher rates
Rate update: Budding inflation leading to higher rates Bond markets got spooked last week, and interest rates moved higher. The media blamed the move on many...
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Rate update: Looking for signs of inflation
Rate update: Looking for signs of inflation Mortgage rates have bounced up slightly since passage of the tax reform bill. While it's not clear this was...
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Rate update: Inflation rears its ugly head
Rate update: Inflation rears its ugly head With summer behind us, things could get more interesting for interest rates. That may result in more volatility than...
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Rate update: Do we need to worry about inflation?
Rate update: Do we need to worry about inflation? The Federal Reserve, last week, seemingly surprised no one and everyone at the same time. On the...
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Rate update: All eyes on inflation data
Rate update: All eyes on inflation data Last week's stronger than expected jobs report had a minimal effect on interest rates, leaving them smack-dab in the...
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