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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 SPMB 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 Market Pulse: The Soft Landing Zone

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

Mortgage Rates Are Likely To Decline In The Near Future

In June 2024, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate was around 6.9 percent. Inflation will eventually return to 2 percent per year. Lower long-term Treasury rates and lower spreads in the near future will translate into lower mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are likely to be lower in the future.

Fixed Income Perspectives: Looking Ahead At Q3 2024 - A Resilient U.S. Economy Is Keeping Rate Cuts On Hold... For Now

Despite policy rate cuts remaining elusive, several tailwinds are boosting a resilient U.S. Economy. Global central banks are actively transitioning onto a path of easing policy. Many fixed income asset classes are poised for potential outperformance heading into the second half of the year.