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Podcast: Mastering EncompassĀ® by Mortgage Workflow Partners Inc. (old)
Episode: Mortgage Market Update - Inflation Inching Closer to 2% Target, Jobless Claims, & Improving Housing Conditions - 12/26/2023
Description: Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey from Mortgage Workflow Partners. This is for the Week of December 18, 2023, in Review:The Fedās favored inflation measure continues to move lower toward its 2% target while falling mortgage rates boosted existing home sales and new construction. Donāt miss these stories:Inflation Inching Closer to Fedās 2% TargetExisting Home Sales End 5-month SkidNew Home Sales Plunge to Lowest Level in a YearāImproving Housing Conditionsā in 2024Housing Starts Hit 6-Month HighInitial Jobless Claims at 2-Month Low00:00 Introduction01:01 Inflation inching closer to Fed's 2% target02:56 Benchmark Fed funds rate...