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Fed announces rate decision by Ryan Smith
The Federal Reserve announced the decision after a meeting of its board of governors
Are you in one of the most competitive mortgage markets? by Ryan Smith
With interest rates rising, borrowers in some markets can save thousands by shopping around

Rate snapshot: Stocks open up, MBS up 6 bps by MPA
The stock market opened strong this morning, and MBS were up 6 basis points from Friday's close. This and more in today's rate snapshot
Rate snapshot: Iraq, Ukraine affect markets, Q2 productivity up by MPA
The market is focused on the authorization of limited airstrikes in Iraq and the continuing situation in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Q2 productivity was up more than expected. This and more in today's rate snapshot
Rate snapshot: Jobless claims down, investors hedge against Ukraine developments by MPA
Weekly jobless claims, expected to be up, fell 14,000. Meanwhile, the Russia/Ukraine situation continues to worry investors, who are hedging against further developments. All this and more in today's rate snapshot

Rate snapshot: Global markets weaker, deficit declines by MPA
Global stock markets were weaker this morning on increased tensions in Ukraine, and the June trade deficit was at -$41.5 billion, better than economists' expectations of -$45.1 billion. All this and more in today's rate snapshot
Applications up, refis hit highest share since March by MPA
Although rates rose last week, more people were applying for loans, and the refinance share grew
Rate snapshot: Stock indexes rally, factory orders beat expectations by MPA
U.S. stock indexes rallied yesterday, while June factory orders were up 1.1%, beating projections of 0.6%. This and more in today's rate snapshot

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