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Mortgage rates, inflation, and the bond market all moved fast today after the Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point, its first hike in three years, then handed markets a dot plot that caught everyone off guard. In this episode I break down why rates dropped after the Fed's press conference, what today's jobless claims and building permits numbers tell us, and why oil prices are still the biggest risk for another rate hike.

📊 The Fed hiked rates a quarter point, the first increase in three years, and the vote was unanimous
 📉 A surprise dot plot signaled another hike is likely, and that's what sent the market lower
 📈 Jobless claims came in under 200,000 and continued claims improved too, a strong signal for the economy
 ⛽ Diesel just hit its highest price ever, and I explain why that's the real threat to your rate
 🏦 What I'm watching into the next Fed meeting, and how to think about locking your rate right now

Read the full breakdown on the blog: https://www.therateupdate.com/blog

0:00 Today's Chart: How Rates Moved After the Fed
 1:45 The Fed's Quarter Point Hike, Explained
 3:45 The Dot Plot Surprise That Spooked the Market
 5:45 Jobs Data, Oil Prices, and What They Mean for Rates
 7:45 My Forecast and What To Do If You're Buying or Refinancing

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