Rates Up on PPI News

Rates were up today on renewed inflation concerns. Stocks were also down in trading today. Rates should increase by .375 to price today. March Producer Price Index came in significantly higher than expected, although the core reading was on target. This is bad news for mortgage rates as it shows inflation at the level of the consumer. However the fact that the more important core reading was in line with expectations, softened its impact on the bond market.

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Mortgage Rate Tumble

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