Wait… Good News Is Bad for Mortgage Rates?

Strong jobs. Cooling inflation. Stocks rallying.So why aren’t mortgage rates falling?In this video, we break down why a healthy economy actually reduces the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts — and how that directly impacts mortgage rates.We’ll cover:• What the latest Jobs report signals • Why inflation cooling isn’t the same as inflation collapsing • How the 10-Year Treasury is reacting • Why “no recession” = no emergency rate cuts • What this means for homebuyers waiting on 5% ratesThe bond market doesn’t move on headlines — it moves on expectations.If the economy remains stable, mortgage rates may not drop the way many are hoping.Let’s walk through the data.