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Saturday, April 21, 2018
“Normal” Equity Valuations, Rising Interest & Mortgage Rates – Deception Janet Yellen At the December 14, 2016 FOMC press conference, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen re-sponded to a reporter’s question about equity valuations and the possibility that equities are in […]
What Would A Fed Interest Rates Hike Mean For Markets? by Knowledge@Wharton The Federal Reserve’s plan to raise interest rates has had one of the longest drumrolls in history. At least, it seems that way. Speculation about when the hikes […]
Kyrgyzstan: Housing Tops Political Agenda Amid Russia-Driven Crash by EurasiaNet A campaign slogan – “Mortgages at 10 Percent Interest!” – is featured on a billboard touting a leading contender in Kyrgyzstan’s October 4 parliamentary elections. For many in this Central […]
“Renter Nation” – US Homeownership Hits 48-Year Low by Gary D. Halbert FORECASTS & TRENDS E-LETTER by Gary D. Halbert August 4, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE: US Homeownership Rate Falls to Lowest Since 1967 More Millennials Living With Their Parents […]
What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean For The Housing Market? by Brad McMillan, Commonwealth Financial Network Today, I want to revisit a post I wrote just over two years ago. I’ve updated some of the data, but the concerns and […]
The Meaning Of Financial Repression by Mark Thornton, Mises Institute We live in a world of massive monetary inflation and extremely low interest rates. Mortgage rates are near historic lows and yet it seems that people cannot get loans. Home […]
Why The Housing Market Collapse Is Set To Resume June 2, 2015 by Keith Jurow PDF | Page 2 Analysts continue to be baffled by the weakness of the housing recovery. Mortgage rates have remained exceptionally low for several years. […]
Wall Street Underestimates The Great American Earnings Machine by Frank Holmes We’re only halfway through the month, but so far the old trading adage “Sell in May and go away” seems a little premature. This Thursday, the S&P 500 Index […]
According to Bloomberg sources, the FHFA is planning to lift the $30 billion cap on Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac multifamily loans.
Interest Rates And Market Behavior: 5, 10, And 20 Years Ago by Brad McMillan, Commonwealth Financial Network Yesterday’s post on jobs made some interesting points about the relative performance of the economy today and in previous decades, highlighting both strengths […]