Master The Markets

Bonds bounced back, but mortgage markets face heavy resistance as Powell’s final week as Fed Chair unfolds.

A new Fed era begins as guidance fades. Bill Bodnar explains why data—not the Fed—will now drive mortgage rates.

Rates tick higher as markets eye Powell’s final Fed meeting. Will inflation stay anchored—or will volatility return?

With no Fed or data this week, all eyes are on oil and the 4.20 level. Bill Bodnar explains what could move mortgage rates next.

Markets are rallying on optimism around geopolitics—but oil and inflation could still reverse the trend.

Rates may have already peaked. Bill Bodnar breaks down the bond market rebound and what could drive mortgage rates next.

Mortgage rates hit highs and the 10-year nears 4.5%. Bill Bodnar explains why geopolitics is driving rates higher.

Powell’s surprise comments rattled bonds. Bill Bodnar explains why markets now face a “shadow Fed” and rising rate pressure.