Posted on Wednesday, 17th December 2008 by chrisjones

So here we go. The Fed has essentially signalled that it will fire all of its guns at once and explode into space (first to reply with that reference wins lunch), and that has turned the markets upside down. The 10-year bond is up a massive 200 basis points in the last 24 [...]

Tags: bonds, interest rates, market watch, mortgage industry
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Posted on Wednesday, 15th October 2008 by amyjoyates

Rate Watch by Chris Jones is broadcasted Monday through Friday via email. You can expect to read information on current rates and commentary by Chris Jones, Resident Magician and industry tracker. on what is happening in the industry and how it may affect you. It is a quick, easy, and accurate way [...]

Tags: economy, market news, market watch, mortgage rates, real estate, stock market
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Posted on Thursday, 17th April 2008 by chrisjones

Inflation is the big problem this week, and it’s pushed mortgage interest rates to their highest level in 2 months. Today’s market news - bad earnings from nearly everyone and higher-that-expected jobless claims - should push bonds higher, but right now the market traders have decided that stocks are good and bonds are bad, [...]

Tags: inflation, interest rates, market watch, mortgage loans, mortgage rates
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