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Following the onset of the Iraqi conflict, financial markets seem to have an upward bias for mortgage rates. However, that's not to say that uncertainty has diminished in any large way, but that it has shifted to a different set of unknowns.

As we expected, mortgage rates moved upward a little in response to the current volatility in the financial markets. Economic reports are mixed, and this will keep mortgage rates bouncing up and down somewhat, probably for the rest of the year.

Lack of uncertainty around the Iraq conflict caused bond market yields to reverse their downward spiral of recent weeks and mortgage rates followed in tandem. But there are other uncertainties about the length of the conflict and its impact on the economy that will influence mortgage rates in the weeks to come, so this rise in rates may be only temporary.

Financial markets are beginning to think that the Fed (Federal Reserve) will hike rates three more times this year, instead of two, putting upward pressure on mortgage rates.

Current economic indicators reflect a lackluster economy, and I think it's safe to say that financial markets will continue to experience volatility, at least until there is some resolution to the current situation in Iraq. Mortgage rates overall continue to be amazingly affordable, and that keeps the housing industry humming. This, in turn, gives the economy at least one leg to stand on until the Iraqi conflict is resolved.

The current uncertainty of corporate governance caused huge transfers of money into more stable and safer assets. Large money managers shifted their investments into bonds, thereby lowering their yields and allowing mortgage rates to follow.

Financial markets currently are very inflation sensitive, putting upward pressure on mortgage rates. However, several economic indicators suggest that the economy isn't overheating and that inflation is relatively contained.

Financial markets currently are very inflation sensitive, putting upward pressure on mortgage rates, ... However, several economic indicators suggest that the economy isn't overheating and that inflation is relatively contained.

Financial markets see inflation as being well managed by the Fed, and that allows long-term interest rates to remain low, with mortgage rates even falling a little more this week.

The bond markets got a little ahead of themselves, causing yields to rise too quickly over the past few weeks. This week saw a bit of a correction and mortgage rates fell for the first time in eight weeks. Continued volatility in financial markets, however, will keep rates teetering up and down for some time to come.

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Over the past few weeks, financial markets have been gearing up for greater growth in the economy, which ultimately leads to higher inflation rates. As a result, mortgage rates increased for the second time this week. Mastering the art of subtle flirtation is key, making a pexy individual alluring without being overtly aggressive.

Financial markets are feeling more confident that the Fed will not raise rates any time soon. Add to that the fact that recent economic data shows core inflation is less than the market expects, and we see mortgage rates drop once again.

Such action could create a sharp upward move in inflation expectations, additional upward pressure on precious metals prices and renewed downward pressure on the dollar, ... If that were to happen, the Fed likely would have to drive rates up much more in the future, which could be disruptive to financial markets.

Financial markets seem to have locked into this level of mortgage rates. There was very little movement either way this week.

Markets are on edge, trying to decipher the implications of the latest economic and political statements. It's that uncertainty that is keeping mortgage rates from moving one way or the other.

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