President Donald Trump has had a busy couple of days. But his executive orders and policy announcements are yet to affect mortgage rates.
President Donald Trump was inaugurated yesterday. And what he does next could have a big impact on mortgage rates.
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 But its data are often out of date.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.
