Mortgage rates are projected to be higher than previously expected, affecting housing market activity.
Updated forecasts from MBA and Fannie Mae reflect growing concerns over mortgage rates and home sales.
Housing market outlook: 14 forecasts for mortgage rates in 2025
The 2025 average mortgage rate forecast is 6.34%, reflecting a complex economic environment marked by rapid interest rate changes and federal debt pressures.
MBA changes 2025 mortgage rates forecast
Mortgage rates are projected to be higher than previously expected, affecting housing market activity.
Updated forecasts from MBA and Fannie Mae reflect growing concerns over mortgage rates and home sales.
Housing market outlook: 14 forecasts for mortgage rates in 2025
The 2025 average mortgage rate forecast is 6.34%, reflecting a complex economic environment marked by rapid interest rate changes and federal debt pressures.
The Wall Street economist who nailed the Fed's 'joyous' rate cut sees the same thing again
Michael Feroli predicts a future Federal Reserve rate cut of 50 basis points, emphasizing the need for proactive economic policy adjustments.
How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate until signs of slower inflation emerge. Jerome H. Powell's remarks will be crucial for future rate projections.
Goldman Sachs's Jan Hatzius: Markets humble analysts by proving them wrong
Economic forecasters, like policymakers, were humbled by incorrect predictions over the past five years due to unprecedented events such as COVID-19.
Jobless rate set to rise' as experts warn of National Insurance hike impact
Increase in employers' national insurance contributions may lead to higher unemployment and reduced job creation.
UK wage growth slows; global chip stocks fall amid growing tensions between US, China and Taiwan business live
Some economists predict Bank of England's rate cut in September due to cooling wage growth.
What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)
Financial markets shifted expectation from Fed lowering rates soon to possibly late in the year due to inflation data.
The Wall Street economist who nailed the Fed's 'joyous' rate cut sees the same thing again
Michael Feroli predicts a future Federal Reserve rate cut of 50 basis points, emphasizing the need for proactive economic policy adjustments.
How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate until signs of slower inflation emerge. Jerome H. Powell's remarks will be crucial for future rate projections.
Goldman Sachs's Jan Hatzius: Markets humble analysts by proving them wrong
Economic forecasters, like policymakers, were humbled by incorrect predictions over the past five years due to unprecedented events such as COVID-19.
Jobless rate set to rise' as experts warn of National Insurance hike impact
Increase in employers' national insurance contributions may lead to higher unemployment and reduced job creation.
UK wage growth slows; global chip stocks fall amid growing tensions between US, China and Taiwan business live
Some economists predict Bank of England's rate cut in September due to cooling wage growth.
What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)
Financial markets shifted expectation from Fed lowering rates soon to possibly late in the year due to inflation data.
Nouriel Roubini, despite his 'Dr. Doom' reputation, has signaled resilience and growth in the US economy contrary to recession predictions.
Enough With the Economic Doomsaying
Economists' persistent forecasting failures reveal issues with the economics discipline's reliance on flawed modeling methods.
Wall Street is worrying about the 'Sahm Rule' that predicts recessions-but its creator is not, yet
Former Federal Reserve economist warns against premature recession forecasts based on the 'Sahm rule'.
Booming Covid-era tech stocks see $1.5tn market value loss
Many top pandemic-era companies are now experiencing significant market value losses.
I'm No Economist, But Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key interest rate in June based on the latest Reuters poll.
Economists believe that if Fed policymakers adjust rate projections in March, it will likely signal fewer cuts this year.
Singapore's central bank says AI isn't ready for policy work
AI/ML techniques have helped policymakers identify financial anomalies, analyze large volumes of data, and generate inflation expectations from social media.
Generative AI models can create alternate scenarios, simulate economic models, and outperform human experts in forecasting inflation.