Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its weekly mortgage rates survey, gaining widespread media coverage. But its data are often out of date.
Today's retail sales data might be the last blockbuster economic report for a couple of weeks. And, breathe!
This morning's consumer price index might leave mortgage rates unchanged. Or it could send them appreciably higher or lower.
Tomorrow's CPI is likely to be the biggest influence on mortgage rates this week, but today's producer price index might also have an effect.
Inflation rates are the focus this week, with Wednesday's consumer price index likely to be the dominant economic report.
Here's our take on how this morning's jobs report might affect mortgage rates today — and for some time to come.
With no economic data due today, we might glimpse investors' moods when not distracted.
Crucial minutes from the Federal Reserve are due this afternoon. Plus two employment reports this morning.
