Economic calendar

What rate markets are watching this week.

A simple LO-focused calendar of data releases and events that can move mortgage pricing.

This Week's Market Risk Events

DayDateEventImpactLO Note
MondayMay 15Fed speaker / Treasury auction watchMediumWatch tone around inflation and labor market.
TuesdayMay 16Retail SalesHighStronger demand can pressure bonds.
WednesdayMay 17MBA Applications / Fed MinutesMediumUseful housing read plus policy color.
ThursdayMay 18Initial Jobless ClaimsMediumLabor softness can support bonds.
FridayMay 19Consumer Sentiment / Inflation ExpectationsHighInflation expectations can move the 10-year.