Home Sales Outlook: Affordability, Mortgage Rates, and Fed Impact
Home sales face affordability pressures. Fannie Mae projects a 7.3% rise in 2026, but mortgage rates and Fed decisions remain key. Price growth slowdown and construction are expected.
Fed Official Rate Cut Views & Leadership Change
Stephen Miran suggests a 50 basis points rate cut. Powell's replacement search underway. Government shutdown impacts CFPB & housing. Leadership transition and financial impacts. Rate cut anticipations.
Mortgage Rates, Fed Policy, and Inflation: A Balancing Act
Mortgage rates hinge on Fed policy, inflation, and market reactions. Experts highlight the delicate balance: rate cuts may not aid buyers if inflation persists or the Fed acts under political pressure. Reducing inflation & high employment are key.
Economic Index: July Forecast & Market Data
July's economic index is forecasted at 95.4. Data releases, the Fed's meeting, and trade deal deadlines will reveal the economy's health. Home sales, mortgage applications, and consumer confidence are key indicators.
Powell Under Fire: Fed Rate Policy & Trump’s Pressure
Jerome Powell faces criticism over Fed rate policy, Trump's tariff impact, and allegations of misleading Congress about Fed spending. Future rate cuts depend on economic data analysis.
Fed Rate Cut: Debates, Uncertainty, and Economic Outlook
Fed officials debate rate cuts amidst economic uncertainty and political pressure. Powell emphasizes a cautious, data-driven approach, while others advocate for earlier action. Inflation and tariffs remain key factors.
How low will the Fed go?
As of today, I believe it is important to start the rate cutting process at our next meeting," Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said in a Sept. 6 speech at the University of Notre Dame.