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A Hawkish Pause

Last week witnessed a rollercoaster in the mortgage markets, thanks to some key economic data and a Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting.

Fed Pause Imminent

The Fed's next meeting is tomorrow, June 14, and the big question is whether it will continue raising interest rates.

Debt Ceiling Suspended

President Biden has signed a bipartisan bill suspending the U.S. debt ceiling until 2025 and introducing various fiscal measures, while his student loan forgiveness plan awaits a Supreme Court ruling.

Possible Debt Ceiling Agreement

As investors' concerns about banking issues and debt ceiling negotiations ease, they are moving away from safer assets like bonds, resulting in negative impacts on mortgage rates and pushing these rates to their highest levels since early March.

Debt Ceiling Looms

Investors hopped around financial instruments last week like caffeinated squirrels causing market volatility, while mortgage rates climbed Mount Everest. Meanwhile, the US government debates whether to ignore it's next credit card payment.

Inflation: No Surprises, Yet

This week, inflation hit its mark causing little stir in mortgage rates. Despite the Consumer Price Index dipping to its lowest since April 2021, housing costs, used car and gas prices showed a sturdy climb.

Fed Raises by 25 Basis Points

Last week saw significant economic news causing mortgage market volatility, but mortgage rates remained surprisingly steady.

Fed Week, Another Bank Bailout

Last week's economic reports showed steady inflation, with core PCE at 4.6% YoY, and first-quarter GDP growth at 1.1%. New home sales in March increased by 10%, while First Republic Bank collapsed.

Upcoming Fed Decisions

Stagnant economy, falling home sales, and "trigger leads" controversy precede upcoming Fed decisions.

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