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economic reports: CPI increasing, is it good or bad? - 02/20/08 04:28 PM
Today is Wednesday, the 20th of February 2008, and there are several economic events due, nevertheless I will focus on the ones that (according to my personal opinion) have greater influence on mortgage rates.
First of all, last month's Consumer Price Index (CPI) was higher than expected with the overall rate of 0.4%, and the Core rate amassing up to 0.3% (excluding the increase in prices of food and energy) being the biggest monthly increase since June, 2006.
If we analyze the annual CPI numbers, we'll see that 2.5 % is  considerably above the Fed's level of tolerance. Many experts were 'right on the money' when they … (0 comments)

economic reports: Another Fed Rate Cut Is On Its Way: Find Out Why - 01/15/08 03:16 PM

 
 
 
 
Dear reader,
Mortgage Bonds were in rally mode this morning after Retail Sales, showed its weakest growth in five years with an overall annual growth rate of 4.2%.The NY State Manufacturing Index , and the Producer Price Index(PPI) were reported lower than expectations.  When excluding volatile energy and food prices, the Core PPI matched the consensus forecast.
With this economic data, I don't see why the Fed should not have reasons to cut rates by .50%, and in fact it seems like traders are now hoping the Federal Reserve may slash rates before its next two-day session ending on Jan. 30.
Why do you need a Certified … (0 comments)

 

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