Economy

Recent economic developments have clashed with the idea of unstopped success in taming inflation and, as a result, lower interest rates.

"The recent data have clearly not given us greater confidence."

"You have to take seriously the possibility that the next rate move will be upwards rather than downwards."

All items index is up 3.5% year-over-year and core was up 3.8%.

A number of factors could spell economic danger in the US.

Slight rate drops are coming. But that may not necessarily lower mortgage rates.

While many investors are waiting for a drop in rates, borrowers facing maturities are turning to creative capital sources and solutions.

Workforce housing is an important aspect of affordable housing supply, but in current market conditions, creative financing solutions are required to preserve more units.