Good news about the economy is bad news for mortgage rates
Look for Fed to shed light on time frame for ending zero interest rate policy
by Lou Barnes Sep 12
Our recovery won't amount to much until wages and housing find better footing
Overseas weakness won't derail US economy, should help keep inflation in check
by Lou Barnes Sep 5
Fed is closer to a rate hike than many assume
Yellen whispers 'Bang' but doesn't shoot
by Lou Barnes Aug 22
'Flight to quality' amid global unrest not helping mortgage rates
When the world is scared it wants sovereign debt, not mortgage-backed securities
by Lou Barnes Aug 8
Why fear of Fed action isn't sending mortgage rates skyward
Rates are vulnerable to the Fed, but held down by Europe's troubles
by Lou Barnes Aug 1
Lack of Fed consensus on future intentions a little unsettling
Minutes show chaotic disagreement on how to tighten
by Lou Barnes Jul 11
Why rising home prices are not a bad thing
Cheap credit means homes are still affordable, but incomes must keep pace with inflation
by Lou Barnes Jun 27
The bond market could not be more clear: Yields are going higher
Instability is driving up oil prices, feeding inflation fears
by Lou Barnes Jun 20
Eurozone rate cut could boost mortgage lending and give overseas investors more buying power
Weaker euro would benefit buyers paying in dollars, yen and renminbi
by OPP Connect Jun 6
Falling interest rates reflect need for jobs, income growth
Bond investors are not idiots, so stick with the simplest answer
by Lou Barnes May 30
If US economic growth doesn't pick up, interest rates are poised to come down
Flattening of housing sector just one drag on the recovery
by Lou Barnes May 9
Janet Yellen is on the right track, and the Fed's basic science is sound
When economy is in transition, take it slow unless transparently behind the curve
by Lou Barnes Mar 21
Glimmers of hope in wages and lending, but jobs are holding back housing
Unemployment, down payment requirements keeping pent-up homebuyer demand in check
by Lou Barnes Mar 7
We're living in a wage-suppressed world, and disinflation is here
Any near-term economic surprise is likely to come from overseas
by Lou Barnes Feb 14
The Fed will keep tapering, but stage is set for Europe to ease
If European Central Bank embarks on QE, expect US interest rates and stocks to skyrocket
by Lou Barnes Feb 7