What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: December 2, 2013

This week is packed with economic data that may impact mortgage the direction of mortgage interest rates including the Jobs Report on Friday. Here are some of the economic indicators scheduled to be released:

Monday, December 2: ISM Index

Wednesday, December 4: ADP National Employment Report; New Home Sales; Beige Book

Thursday, December 5: Initial Jobless Claims, Gross Domestic Product (GDP); GDP Chain Deflector

Friday, December 6: The Jobs Report; Consumer Sentiment Index (UoM)

Remember, mortgage interest rates are based on mortgage backed securities (bonds) and when the stock market it rallying, it’s not unusual to see traders swap the safety of bonds for the potential stronger return found in stocks. The reverse is also true.  Bad news tends to cause mortgage rates to improve. Withe the economic indicators that are being released, watch for signs of inflation, which will cause mortgage rates to trend higher.

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