News of increased manufacturing orders in December due today may boost consumer confidence and improve stock market yields.
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Increased Manufacturing Orders May Boost Economy – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on February 4, 2013 in Market Update
Stocks Rising This Morning – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on February 1, 2013 in Market Update
The bond market is up this morning with the rally being driven by a disappointing unemployment report. There are still lesser economic numbers getting released throughout the day, which has the potential to move the markets.
Multiple Economic Reports This Week – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 28, 2013 in Mortgage Rates
Highlighted by multiple reports that will give an indication of the health of our economy, this week will be full of data for you to consume.
European Banks Pay Back Loans – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 25, 2013 in Market Update
The markets got a dose of good news overnight. Banks in Europe decided to pay back a large amount of the money they borrowed.
December Retail Sales Came in a Bit Stronger Than Expected – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 16, 2013 in Market Update
December retail sales came in a bit stronger than expected, which may have put some downward pressure on MBS prices yesterday.
Bonds and Equities are Fairly Unchanged This Morning – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 8, 2013 in Market Update
Bonds and equities are fairly unchanged this morning as investors await the kickoff of the earnings season later today.
Market Not Moving Much This Morning – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 7, 2013 in Market Update
The market isn’t moving much this morning, however on Friday, we saw a bit of a rally following the release of the jobs report, which showed an unemployment rate higher than expected.
Bank of Japan Adds Record Amount of Cash to Financial System; HARP Program Extended Through June 2012 – Market Update
by Joel Jarvi on March 14, 2011 in Market Update
Mortgage backed securities are up this morning on concern about the unfolding nuclear crisis in Japan. The bank of Japan added a record amount of [...]
Mortgage Rates and the Market
by Rebecca Carter on December 14, 2010 in Mortgage Rates
Generally speaking, interest rates are influenced by supply and demand. When the economy is robust and borrowing is strong, interest rates rise. When the economy [...]
VA Home Loans in Today’s Market
by Amber Hunt on September 21, 2010 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
Is it the right time to buy or refinance a home with a VA Loan? We look at the personal and finance reasons that service men and women find themselves struggling with in today’s market.
