How many times will the Fed hike rates this year?
Summary
HousingWire Daily features lead analyst Logan Motoshami discussing the upcoming Fed meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh and potential rate hikes. They review trending stories, including Google’s ad expansion and AI’s impact on commissions, while analyzing how oil prices and inflation influence mortgage rates. Motoshami explains his range-based forecasting approach, noting rates likely stay between 5.75% and 6.75%, and highlights the importance of monitoring market reactions to Warsh’s new regime.
Topics discussed
HousingWire AI Summit promotion
Top 5 trending stories on HousingWire
Fed meeting expectations and new chair Kevin Warsh
Potential rate hikes and inflation dynamics
Impact of oil prices and tariffs on policy
Mortgage rate forecasts and spread analysis
Why mortgage rates likely won't drop below 5.75%
Using ranges instead of fixed forecasts
Housing tracker data and affordability trends
Potential surprises from the Fed meeting
Outro and Home Builder Rankings promo
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