by Angel Leon | Jun 9, 2026 | Mortgage Tips
Comparing mortgage rates can feel simple at first. A buyer asks a few lenders for a rate, looks for the lowest number, and assumes that is the best option. But rate quotes can be more complicated than they appear. To compare lenders fairly, you need to know what is...
by Angel Leon | Jun 8, 2026 | Financial Reports
Unemployment data has been released, revealing an interesting trend: different demographic groups are facing varying, and in some cases significantly higher, levels of unemployment. While the overall unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.3%, some demographics are...
by Angel Leon | Jun 1, 2026 | Financial Reports
The PCE Index inflation data has been released on schedule, and it paints a rather grim outlook for the future. Inflation has reached a three-year high, and given that it is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, it does not bode well for any...
by Angel Leon | May 26, 2026 | Financial Reports
With the prior week’s release of the inflation data and next week’s release of the PCE Index data — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure — it has been an exceptionally light week for economic releases. The only notable...
by Angel Leon | May 18, 2026 | Financial Reports
The CPI and PPI came in on schedule, and the results were warmer than expected, with the Producer Price Index showing an increase of 0.6% — nearly double the expected 0.3% rise. This is also reflected in the elevated, though expected, CPI reading of 0.6%. This...