09/05/2025
📣 The August Jobs Report has been released - here is what it’s all about for mortgage interest rates:
The labor market is weaker than many had anticipated -
• 💼 22,000 jobs created which is significantly below the consensus forecast of 75,000
• The unemployment rate increased from 4.2% to 4.3%⬆️
• The revisions for the previous 2 months resulted in a net loss of 21,000 fewer jobs than originally reported. July’s payroll growth is now reported as a negative number. 📊
➡️ The 10-year Treasury yield = 4.07% This is a level have not seen since April. There is a real change it will break below 4%, then we could really see more movement for lower interest rates.📉
🔈 The Fed needs to cut - the discussion now is what the Fed will do at their next meeting — and will a 0.25% cut be enough?
** The Fed cutting the Fed funds rate does not directly impact mortgage interest rates, however this all is tied in and affects the bond market which does have a direct correlation with mortgage rates.
‼️ TRANSLATION: This may start the wave of lower interest rates that we all are waiting for. Buyers get off the fence ahead of the game, sellers stay alert. Those waiting to refinance- get ready.
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