Fed affirms plans for rate liftoff, but mortgages are another story
Decline in long-term rates may signal imminent slowdown
by Lou Barnes Jan 30
Lower mortgage rates, courtesy of the 'gnomes of Zurich'
Swiss National Bank's surprise move creates uncertainty about other central banks
by Lou Barnes Jan 16
US economy no longer fragile and accident-prone
Overseas cash running scared into US bonds and mortgages
by Lou Barnes Dec 12
Look for Fed to tighten before it sees the whites of inflation’s eyes
Strong employment numbers should give Central Bank confidence to take action
by Lou Barnes Dec 5
Why the ancient strategy of printing money is failing now
Higher import prices raise domestic costs, but not incomes
by Lou Barnes Nov 14
The rest of the world's desperate attempts at recovery could bite US in the rear
Strong dollar could crush US exports, wages and borrowers
by Lou Barnes Nov 7
Europe's predicament puts Fed in a pickle
Central bank could face dead stick landing if it tightens
by Lou Barnes Oct 17
The real reason home sales have softened
Blame stagnant wages, not dead cat bounce in home prices
by Lou Barnes Oct 3
Time to redesign our system of mortgage lending
The Fed has been it since 2008, and now owns $1.7 trillion in home loans
by Lou Barnes Sep 26
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