It’s tough to count Nickels when half of them are wood.

he latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data revealed that job openings fell short of expectations. While the downward trend is evident, a bigger concern is that some job postings may be artificially inflated to make businesses appear stronger.

Additionally, the quits rate has dropped to 2%, indicating that fewer people feel confident about finding new job opportunities.

The hiring rate remains at 3.4%, hovering near its lowest level since 2013.

The ISM Manufacturing Index came in lower than expected, with an inflationary impact on new orders, largely driven by tariffs.

As a result, investors are shifting toward safer assets, moving money from the stock market into bonds.

Mortgage bonds are rising as the 10-year Treasury yield declines.

This month, we’re preparing our refinance clients in anticipation of a more significant rate drop by summer. We offer a soft credit pull and can run a “what-if” scenario to explore your refinance options.

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