In today’s podcast, we dive into the extraordinary reactions surrounding last week’s reports on CPI, PPI, and Retail Sales, particularly their surprising impact on the bond market. This whirlwind of events has pushed mortgage rates back down below 7%! It’s no wonder many people scratched their heads over the PPI inflation report and how it influenced the bond market. Join us as we unravel the complexities and explore what it all means for you!
For those who prefer a YouTube channel, HousingWire has its YouTube channel, and both podcasts each week will be there now. Also, we are now on three times a week.
Every weekend, HousingWire brings you the exciting HousingWire Tracker report, where I dive into the latest and most relevant housing data! Join me as I explore current trends and future forecasts, ensuring you stay informed about the essential insights that matter in the dynamic world of real estate. Don’t miss out on the key data points that can shape your understanding of the housing market. This weekend, we took a unique look at the Washington, DC market due to a surge in inventory that occurred after the layoffs. Or was that just another internet rumor?
For those in Texas, the HousingWire Economic Summit is coming in February. It will bring together an impressive lineup of talented speakers for an inspiring day. You can register for this transformative event using the link below. Along with Mike Simonsen and myself, here are just a few remarkable speakers who will share their insights.
Jessica Lautz Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Of The NAR
Barry Habib CEO of MBS Highway
Selma Hepp Chief Economist for CoreLogic
Daryl Fairweather Chief Economist For Redfin
Registration Link: https://events.housingwire.com/Housing-Economic-Summit?promo=chartdaddy
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Epictetus
Logan Mohtashami is a Lead Analyst for Housing Wire, a financial writer, and a blogger covering the U.S. economy with a specialization in the housing market. Logan Mohtashami, now retired, spends his days and nights looking at charts and nothing else.