Ep. 78 | Mortgage Rates Fall to One Month Lows as Oil Prices Plummet

As signs emerged that the Iran war may be winding down, financial markets responded positively. Oil prices plunged, stocks climbed to new record highs, and bond yields moved lower, helped further by a surprisingly strong 20-year Treasury auction that drew solid investor demand.The news wasn't entirely positive, however. The housing sector showed renewed signs of weakness as housing starts fell to their lowest level in five years, highlighting the challenges builders continue to face despite improving financial conditions.Tyler breaks down what the shifting geopolitical landscape means for mortgage rates, the bond market, and the outlook for housing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com