Tagged: Consumer Price Index

September’s inflation pickup puts recent rate improvements at risk, potentially eroding affordability gains from lower home prices and seller concessions

Higher energy costs and persistent core inflation are expected to keep borrowing costs elevated, limiting near-term upside for housing activity

GSE also predicts lower rates, higher originations for ’25 and ’26, with next year to eclipse this one

A surprise deceleration in core inflation, however, offers market a "glimmer of hope"

Inflation data suggests there are rainy days ahead, lowering the chances of the Fed easing rates.

Core inflation — less food and energy — remains slightly higher than the all items index

Traders are placing their bets that rates will dip in September

Department of Labor's April Consumer Price Index increased in line with expectations

Concerns mount over persistent inflationary pressures amid a moderating economy, prompting debate over future policy moves.

Further cooling inflation a good sign for mortgage rates, analysts say.