The Phoenix Open is upon us, folks!
Teeing off with the latest job reports feels a bit like trying to hit a hole-in-one blindfolded, with the crowd at sixteen screaming in your earhole! The Bureau of Labor …
Let’s GO Lions!!!
I hope this email finds you in good spirits and with a cup of coffee in hand to tackle the day. Now, brace yourselves because it’s time for a riveting …
Navigating New Horizons
Hello there! Today, let’s explore the housing market outlook for 2024. Imagine, after a rollercoaster period marked by fluctuating mortgage rates and market unpredictability, we’re on the cusp of witnessing …
New Year, New Job Market – A Resolution to Decode BLS Reports!
Happy New Year! I hope this email finds you well, armed with resolutions and a sense of humor, because, well, we’re diving into 2024 with a statistical eye-roll. The Bureau …
A Festive Tale of Fed Pivots, Grinch-like Tightening, and PCE Anticipation
Dear Financial Friends, ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the Fed, not a creature was stirring except Powell turning his head! The Fed pivoted like Scrooge on Christmas …
What does the Fed say?
A quick look at the markets for the week ending December 15, 2023 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement The Fed signaled it is most likely done raising policy rates and …
CPI Report Recap and PPI Anticipation – A Bowl Game of Inflation Stats!
Hey friends, Hope this email finds you navigating the economic field like a seasoned quarterback! Just wanted to share some laughs and insights from the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) …
Are Refis Making a Comeback?
A quick look at the markets for the week ending December 8, 2023 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement Weakening demand spurred a 3.6% decline in factory orders in October, …
Powell and the Playoff
13-0 FSU gets bounced?!?! Happy December! In a week that felt like a college football playoff game, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took to the field to address the economy, …
Rates and Inventory Drive the Housing Market
A quick look at the markets for the week ending December 1, 2023 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation, as measured by personal spending, …