Episode #353 - 2/2/24

Jay Day's Real Estate Podcast

🏦 Fed Chief Addresses Inflation and Mortgage Rates 📉
The Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain interest rates has been a hot topic. While there's no talk of rate cuts just yet, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that inflation remains "still too high." A March rate cut isn't likely but not entirely ruled out.
What does this mean for mortgage rates? 🤔
Mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster, influenced by various factors. Here are two key players:
1️⃣ **Inflation and the Federal Reserve**: The Fed indirectly influences mortgage rates through the Federal Funds Rate. High inflation and expectations of rate hikes can push mortgage rates up, but experts predict easing rates in 2024 due to improved inflation.
2️⃣ **The 10-Year Treasury Yield**: Mortgage rates are also tied to the 10-Year Treasury Yield. When it goes up, mortgage rates usually follow. Currently, the spread between them is not consistent, leaving room for potential rate decreases.
What's next for mortgage rates? Stay informed and have a professional team by your side. 🏡💼
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