CMBS

Mortgage rates roughly unchanged W/W, but down from 2024-peak

Mortgage rates were almost flat from last week, but down from their peak level in 2024. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.78% as of July 25, down from 6.81% a year ago. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey says rates are down 0.5% from 2024-peak level.

Weekly Report: what happened at CMBS last week (0715-0719)?

Mortgage rates edge down from a year ago, but purchase demand remains low

Mortgage rates edge down from a year ago, but purchase demand remains low. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since mid-March. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey: Homebuyers have yet to respond to lower rates, as purchase demand remained low.

Brad Simpson On Why Geopolitics, Not Central Banks, Are In Focus And What It Means For Markets

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Brad Simpson On Why Geopolitics, Not Central Banks, Are In Focus And What It Means For Markets. Brad Simpson, Chief Wealth Strategist at TD Wealth, speaks with Kim Parlee about the key themes driving markets. Equity markets have remained resilient despite headwinds including military conflicts and contentious elections. Why markets are focusing more on geopolitics than central banks.

Weekly Report: what happened at CMBS last week (0708-0712)?

Mortgage rates fall as yields decrease after June jobs report

Mortgage rates fall as yields decrease after June jobs report. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.89% as of July 11, down from 6.95% last week and 6.96% a year ago. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey: Treasury yields decreased on back of cooling labor market.

2024 Midyear Investment Directions

Home Market Outlook Today's Market 2024 Midyear Investment Directions. BlackRock upgrades macroeconomic outlook based on continued strength in the U.S. Economy. We remain bullish on AI and see investment opportunity in the energy and infrastructure sectors. High volatility and volatility are likely to persist in the second half of 2024.

Weekly Report: what happened at CMBS last week (0701-0705)?