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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 11 MIN

7 Signs Mortgage Rates May Finally Fall | Fed, Inflation, Jobs Report & Housing Market Update

from Market Shares With Tony Blodgett · host Tony Blodgett

Are mortgage rates finally on the verge of moving lower?In this episode of Market Shares, I break down the seven biggest economic signals pointing toward a potential shift in mortgage rates.From cooling inflation and a softening labor market to falling oil prices, Federal Reserve commentary, and improving mortgage-backed securities, these are the indicators every homebuyer, homeowner, real estate professional, and loan officer should be watching.📌 Topics We CoverWhy falling oil prices could lead to lower mortgage ratesHow the Strait of Hormuz is affecting mortgage rates and the housing marketWhy mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are improving and why that matters for mortgage ratesHow cooling inflation and falling rents could help lower interest ratesWhat the latest jobs report and labor market data mean for mortgage ratesWhat Federal Reserve officials are signaling about future interest ratesWhy upcoming economic data could determine where mortgage rates go nextMy mortgage rate forecast and housing market outlook🎙️ Listen now to learn what's really moving mortgage rates, what it means for homebuyers and homeowners, and where the market could be headed next.🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!

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