October 19, 2026
Week in Review: 10-19-26
September inflation ran hotter than expected, existing home sales rebounded 1.5%, and retail sales beat forecasts. Here is your October 19, 2026 market update.
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October 12, 2026
Week of October 5, 2026 in Review
Fed minutes, home price trends, jobless claims and European bond-market volatility: your October 12, 2026 mortgage market update.
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October 5, 2026
Week in Review: 10-5-26
Inflation surprised to the downside, the BLS jobs report came in well below forecasts, and home price appreciation remained resilient.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 10-5-26September 28, 2026
Week in Review: 9-28-26
Comments from Fed officials and headlines surrounding the conflict with Iran contributed to market volatility this week, while new home sales reached their highest pace of the year.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 9-28-26September 21, 2026
Week in Review: 9-21-26
The Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years, while new home construction slowed and home contract signings edged up slightly from the previous month.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 9-21-26September 14, 2026
Week in Review: 9-14-26
The latest inflation data leaves the door open to a Fed rate hike, while existing home sales declined for the third straight month.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 9-14-26September 7, 2026
Week in Review: 9-7-26
August hiring came in much stronger than expected, even as several other reports pointed to a cooling labor market. Appreciation forecasts also highlighted the long-term value of homeownership.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 9-7-26August 31, 2026
Week in Review: 8-31-26
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need for continued progress on inflation, but stopped short of committing to a September rate hike.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 8-31-26August 24, 2026
Week in Review: 8-24-26
The latest home price appreciation data highlighted the long-term wealth-building opportunity of homeownership. Also of note, home sales and construction cooled in July, and the Fed’s meeting minutes pointed to the importance of upcoming inflation and jobs data
Read the full article: Week in Review: 8-24-26August 17, 2026
Week in Review: 8-17-26
There was some welcome news on inflation, while the housing market saw slower sales in July but continued price strength thisspring.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 8-17-26August 10, 2026
Week in Review: 8-10-26
July hiring came in weaker than expected, with several reports pointing to a slowing labor market.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 8-10-26August 3, 2026
Week in Review: 8-3-26
The Fed kept rates unchanged, annual inflation eased, and home prices continued to show strength.
Read the full article: Week in Review: 8-3-26