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FOMC Minutes: Low Inflation Rates Won’t Delay Rate Hikes

Posted on January 8, 2015 by admin

The minutes of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicate that Fed policymakers aren’t concerned about low inflation rates as an obstacle to raising the target federal funds rate. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 5, 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by admin

Case-Shiller reported that home prices hit their lowest pace in two years. According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for October, home prices fell in 10 cities, rose in eight cities and were unchanged in two cities. In other news, pending home sales increased and weekly jobless claims rose. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 29, 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news included several housing related reports. Housing markets continue to cool as November reports on existing and new home sales fell below expectations. New Jobless claims were lower than expected by 10,000 claims. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 22, 2014

Posted on December 22, 2014 by admin

Last week’s scheduled economic events were few but informative. Housing related reports included the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for December, which stayed close to a nine-year high reading of 59 in September. December’s reading was 57 and fell two points shy of the expected reading of 59. Continue reading →

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FOMC Statement: No Year-End Surprises

Posted on December 18, 2014 by admin

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in its last statement for 2014 that although economic conditions have improved at a moderate pace, the Fed believes that the target federal funds rate of between 0.00 and 0.25 percent remains “appropriate.” While labor markets show expanding job growth and lower unemployment rates, FOMC members noted that housing markets are recovering slowly. Continue reading →

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Home Builder Index Stays Near Nine Year Peak

Posted on December 16, 2014 by admin

Home Builder Sentiment slipped to a reading of 57 in December according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. November’s reading of 58 prompted analysts to project a reading of 59 for December. The latest reading marks the sixth consecutive month for readings above 50. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 15, 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by admin

Although there were few scheduled economic events related to mortgages and housing, last week brought an article about housing projections for 2015. Other news included increased job openings along with lower than expected jobless claims and higher mortgage rates. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 8, 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic reports related to housing and mortgages were few, but construction spending, the Fed’s Beige Book report, non-farm payrolls and the national unemployment report indicated trends for the end of the year. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 24, 2014

Posted on November 24, 2014 by admin

Last week’s scheduled economic news included the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales. FOMC meeting minutes were released along with weekly Freddie Mac mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Continue reading →

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FOMC Minutes: Economy Growing, Housing Lags

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held October 28 and 29 were released Wednesday. The report suggests that the U.S. economy continues to improve, although the annual inflation rate remains near 1.50 percent and short of the committee’s goal of 2.00 percent. Continue reading →

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