June 2026 - Starwest Mortgage Corporation

June 30, 2026 – July Celebration

Economic Commentary We started the month of June in something we described as akin to a June gloom. Oil prices and interest rates were higher and the real estate market had softened. We also said that June glooms in California are typically replaced by a sunny and hot July. We asked if our June gloom could be such a precursor. ...” Read More

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June 23, 2026 – The New Look Fed

Economic Commentary Last week we had the first meeting of the Federal Reserve Board’s Open Market Committee under a new Chairman – Kevin Warsh. Though Kevin Warsh replaces Jerome Powell as the Chairman, Powell still remains a Board of Governor as his term does not expire until early in 2028. Expecting big changes in the direction of interest rates due to...” Read More

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June 16, 2026 – Agreements

Economic Commentary We have been on a very consistent merry-go-round this year and it all revolves around the conflict in Iran. It seems like every few days we are close to a breakthrough, but then we hear reports of missiles landing. And even the reports of a breakthrough are conflicting as we hear of an agreement which is really an...” Read More

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June 9, 2026 – Are Jobs Less Important?

Economic Commentary We have always pointed to the monthly employment report as the bellwether of economic indicators. And it is hard to argue against this line of reasoning. After all, it is working individuals that power the economy. When jobs are plentiful, the economy is typically humming along. And when unemployment rises, we are typically heading for a recession. During...” Read More

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June 2, 2026 – Could a June Gloom Become a Precursor?

Economic Commentary For those who live in California, the term June Gloom should not be a surprise. For the rest of our readers, the June Gloom is a period of cloudy, cooler days in late spring and early summer especially in Southern California. It is a precursor for sunny, hotter days on the way. Well, this spring has been comprised...” Read More

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June 30, 2026 – July Celebration

June 23, 2026 – The New Look Fed

June 16, 2026 – Agreements

June 9, 2026 – Are Jobs Less Important?

June 2, 2026 – Could a June Gloom Become a Precursor?

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