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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week - January 17, 2017
Last week's economic reports included readings on job openings, retail sales and consumer sentiment in addition to weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac's survey of mortgage rates.
Job Openings Hold Steady in November; Quits and Hires Increase 
According to the Labor Department, job openings held steady with a reading of 5.50 million openings in November, which matched October's reading. Hires and quits showed more activity, which analysts deemed a healthy sign for the economy. Workers typically hold on to their current jobs in times of economic uncertainty, while they may be more comfortable with changing jobs in a strong economy. Increased "churn" in terms of quits and hires suggests that workers are gaining confidence in economic conditions and are more willing to change jobs. There were 1.3 unemployed workers for each job opening, which was lower than October's reading of 1.4 unemployed workers for each job opening.
Retail Sales Higher in December 
Retail sales grew by 0.60 percent in December, although analysts had expected o.80 percent growth. November's reading showed 0.20 percent growth. Retail sales not including the automotive sector grew by 0.20 percent. Analysts had expected a reading of 0.50 percent based on November's reading of 0.30 percent growth. Year-end promotions ... more

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