Mixed bag of economic news keeps prospects for lower interest rates at a standstill

Fish gotta swim. Birds gotta fly. And inflation gotta inflate, according to...

Three things that could impact rates this week

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week. 1) The Fed, 2) Jobs and 3) Manufacturing...

When a gambling addiction affects ‘home sweet home’

It’s the nightmare we think only happens in the movies. “We have to pack,” says a sleep-deprived, forlorn soul when his wife opens the door. “I lost the house in a poker game.”

Markets find relief as March PCE meets expectations

Yesterday the release of the advance Q1 GDP sent rates up and MBS prices lower. Inflation measured by the price deflator increased...

Volatility spikes on GDP data

The preliminary 1st QTR GDP was much lighter than expected, showing a QoQ increase of 1.6% which was well below the market consensus of...