Master The Markets

CPI softens, shelter cools, and the Fed may pause QT—Bill Bodnar breaks down what this could mean for mortgage rates right now.

Bond prices hit year highs — but with CPI and auctions ahead, can the trend hold? Bill Bodnar explains what originators need to watch.

Ceasefire cools oil prices → disinflation → lower mortgage rates? Fed split on cuts. Bill explains the trend to watch this week.

Gov’t shutdown paused the jobs report, but bonds rallied. This week: Treasury auctions and Fed minutes could drive mortgage rates.

Core PCE cools, raising odds of October Fed cut—BUT this week's jobs data could flip the script. 10-yr yield at 4.20% is key to watch.

“Sell the news” is the new play—Bill explains why 4.20% on the 10-year is the line that could flip the mortgage rate story this week.

Fed poised to cut rates—does this mark the end of “higher for longer”? Bill Bodnar breaks it down and what it means for mortgage rates.

Mortgage rates just hit a 2025 low after weak jobs data—but CPI, PPI, and key auctions could shake things up this week.