Stock markets are wildly optimistic about Middle East issues, and the S&P hit a record high yesterday. But bond markets are much more cautious.
Hopes are high for an early resolution of the Middle East's problems. Those might overshadow today's inflation report.
Even as mortgage rates rise, economists and real estate agents believe that we're in store for a good spring market.
Many traders were mystified by how markets moved yesterday. Will today's inflation report shake things up?
New uncertainty in the Middle East may go down badly with markets and push mortgage rates higher.
Inventory is rising, buyers are gaining leverage, and more homes are hitting the market. New data from Zillow and Realtor.com signals a stronger-than-expected spring housing season.
Will today's consumer price index move mortgage rates? It may well unless dramatic news from the Middle East overshadows it.
Federal Home Loan Banks were created in 1932 to provide affordable funding for home loans. Why does 90% of their money now go to other things?