19 2025 July
Where is the Tariff Inflation?
There was additional tariff news this week with an announcement of 30% tariffs on Mexico and the EU. August 1st has become the new effective...
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12 2025 July
Quiet Week for Rates
At the time of writing this update on 7/11 Day, it is interesting to note that 7/11 is an iconic American brand that began in...
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05 2025 July
Seasonal Adjustments Derails Rates
Last week may have been holiday-shortened, but it had several important economic reports. Most of the reports showed a weakening economy and continued to push...
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28 2025 June
PCE Slows Rally in Interest Rates
This week has been a great week for interest rates, with rates matching the levels seen at the beginning of May. They have also breached...
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21 2025 June
Fed Holding Rates Steady
The big news this week for mortgage rates was the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. As expected, they decided to maintain rates...
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14 2025 June
Friday the 13th, Mortgages, and Bond Markets
In Western superstition, the number 13 has been considered unlucky. The exact origins are unknown, but there are several possibilities: Either way, Friday the 13th...
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07 2025 June
Questions Around BLS Methodology
This week was full of employment data that painted a very mixed picture. ADP showed a very weak job number, but the Bureau of Labor...
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31 2025 May
To cut or not to cut, that is the question
Fed Policy Debate: Trump Pressures Powell This week saw an important meeting between President Trump and the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman, Jerome Powell. The topic...
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24 2025 May
Enjoy Your Memorial Day
Before we begin the unofficial start to summer that is the long Memorial Day weekend, let’s examine the economic news from this week. It was...
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