Reports showed the euro-area economy shrank .6 percent in the final months of 2012. That is the worst performance in almost four years, as output slumped in its three largest economies.
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Euro-Area Recession Deepened in Fourth Quarter – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on February 14, 2013 in Market Update
Treasury 10-Year Notes Decline – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on February 11, 2013 in Market Update, Mortgage Rates
Treasury 10-year notes declined for the first time in four days as the U.S. prepared to auction $72 billion in coupon-bearing securities this week.
Jobless Claims Reports Higher than Expected – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on February 7, 2013 in Market Update
Treasuries and mortgage backed securities both rallied this morning following the jobless claims reports.
U.S. Economy Continues to Improve – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on February 6, 2013 in Market Update
Increased Manufacturing Orders May Boost Economy – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on February 4, 2013 in Market Update
News of increased manufacturing orders in December due today may boost consumer confidence and improve stock market yields.
Consumer Spending Hits Eight-Year High – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on January 31, 2013 in Market Update
The report on unemployment benefits showed that claims increased more than forecasted last week, and the market gave up some of its gains. Also, consumer spending in the U.S. climbed last month by the most it has in eight years.
U.S. Economy Contracted in Fourth Quarter – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on January 30, 2013 in Market Update
U.S. Treasuries and MBS prices are rallying, which is helping off-set most of the losses we incurred after a mid-day reprice yesterday.
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.
Debt Ceiling Debate Continues – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 23, 2013 in Market Update, Mortgage Rates
The U.S. Government could not win yesterday in the eyes of the market. If they don’t raise the debt ceiling, then the government will default on their debt.
GE Beats Earnings Estimates – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on January 18, 2013 in Market Update
It’s earnings time, and mortgage income is helping the big banks out like Wells, Chase, Morgan Stanley and even Bank of America. GE released earnings yesterday that beat estimates.
