April 2025 - Starwest Mortgage Corporation

April 29, 2025 – Reforecasting The Year

Economic Commentary Every year we point out that forecasting the future is a futile exercise. Yet, we always publish these forecasts by the experts who are typically economists with major organizations such as Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association, The National Association of Home Builders, etc. After all, they get paid the big bucks to tell us what is likely...” Read More

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April 22, 2025 – Will They – Or Won’t They?

Economic Commentary The initial reaction to the tariff wars has been a major retrenchment in the stock markets and extreme volatility for bonds as well. With many analysts using the word recession repeatedly, an important question has arisen — should the Federal Reserve step in and implement an “emergency” rate cut.” We say “emergency” because there is no regularly scheduled...” Read More

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April 15, 2025 – The Tariff Wars Have Arrived

Economic Commentary There are plenty of wars going on around the world. Ukraine and Gaza are just a few of the hot spots that have been in the news over the past few years. Now we have started a new war, only it does not involve guns – unless you are purchasing them. The tariff wars are raging and though...” Read More

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April 8, 2025 – Uncertainty

Economic Commentary When it comes to economic performance, the term uncertainty is a dirty word. The financial markets do not like uncertainty. The consumer does not like uncertainty. Yet, we are hearing that word over and over again. The Federal Reserve is uncertain of how tariffs will affect inflation. The markets are uncertain about which tariffs will be implemented; hence...” Read More

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April 1, 2025 – April Fools

Economic Commentary A few weeks ago, we wrote that there did not seem to be a major market reaction to the new policies of the Administration. But as time has gone on and more tariffs have been implemented — and even more scheduled, the stock market has reacted significantly with increased volatility – mostly on the downside. There has also...” Read More

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April 29, 2025 – Reforecasting The Year

April 22, 2025 – Will They – Or Won’t They?

April 15, 2025 – The Tariff Wars Have Arrived

April 8, 2025 – Uncertainty

April 1, 2025 – April Fools

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