Breakthrough Job Gains as Labor Market Makes Vast Improvements
The monthly employment report brought stronger than anticipated data as the U.S. achieved breakthrough job gains. Simultaneously, incoming Institute of Supply Management (ISM) service data also yielded great news.
As the United States economy took home a couple of "wins," the impact negatively affected mortgage markets. Ultimately, mortgage rates ended the week slightly higher.
Breakthrough Job Gains
In July 2021, employment realized breakthrough job gains, gaining 943,000. Overall, this soared far above the consensus forecast of 850,000. Additionally, anal...
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The median sales price for homes in Ada County reached $525,000 in June, nearly even with May 2021.
Good Hospitality Job Gains Fuel Hope in Promising Mortgage Market
Last week's labor report illustrated good hospitality job gains after a rough 2020. Overall, this continues to fuel hope in what's quickly becoming a promising mortgage market.
However, the job gains fell in line with current expectations. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week nearly unchanged.
Good Hospitality Job Gains
In May, the economy gained 559,000 jobs. Thus, May's job gains fell a little below the consensus forecast of 650,000.
Not only were there good hospitality job gains, the leisure sector realized economic strength as well. Aga...