Given the current economy, mortgage rates can only rise so much in a short period of time,
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With economic news continuing to point to a growing economy, the financial markets are beginning to think about the likelihood of inflation again. Not only that, but jobs creation, retail sales, and consumer prices jumped in March which buoyed market speculation that the Federal Reserve Board will raise rates sooner than expected. Add all that to the mix and mortgage rates were bound to rise this week.Frank Nothaft
And speculation that the Federal Reserve may soon take a break in raising short-term rates reduces upward pressure on long- and short-term interest rates.
Frank Nothaft
Gross domestic product numbers surprised everyone today, posting a much larger-than-expected increase and confirming the notion that the economy has finally turned the corner,
Frank Nothaft
Bond yields have been creeping up on an almost daily basis since the beginning of October, pushing mortgage rates up as they go, ... Inflation remains low, however, and we expect that to continue into 2004 and beyond. And as long as it does, we won't see mortgage rates rising very dramatically.
Frank Nothaft
The political and economic uncertainty of war in Iraq is wearing on the confidence of consumers and restraining business expansion. And that, in turn, translates into a weaker economy which places downward pressure on interest and mortgage rates.
Frank Nothaft
Lack of uncertainty around the Iraq conflict caused bond market yields to reverse their downward spiral of recent weeks and mortgage rates followed in tandem. But there are other uncertainties about the length of the conflict and its impact on the economy that will influence mortgage rates in the weeks to come, so this rise in rates may be only temporary.
Frank Nothaft
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