Forecast for the Week

Look for just a few key reports, all in the second half of the week. Plus, news from overseas and any opinions from the Fed could also impact the markets.

• Economic data doesn’t begin until Thursday with Weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Retail Sales.
• Friday’s data includes the Producer Price Index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level, and the Consumer Sentiment Index.

Remember: Weak economic news normally causes money to flow out of Stocks and into Bonds, helping Bonds and home loan rates improve, while strong economic news normally has the opposite result. The chart below shows Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS), which are the type of Bond on which home loan rates are based.

When you see these Bond prices moving higher, it means home loan rates are improving—and when they are moving lower, home loan rates are getting worse.

To go one step further—a red “candle” means that MBS worsened during the day, while a green “candle” means MBS improved during the day. Depending on how dramatic the changes were on any given day, this can cause rate changes throughout the day, as well as on the rate sheets we start with each morning.

As you can see in the chart below, Mortgage Bonds have worsened in recent days thanks to rising global Bond yields and the strong May Jobs Report. Home loan rates still remain near historic lows.

Chart: Fannie Mae 3.5% Mortgage Bond (Friday June 5, 2015)

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Tackle Your Goals With Coaching

Mentoring has been integral to business since business began, but coaching has emerged as a profession only in the last few decades.

Today an estimated 47,500 professional coaches worldwide help people in all aspects of life and career success. If you’ve ever wondered if there was someone who could help you get from where you are today to where you want to be, a coach may be the right call.

Here’s how to make sure this partnership is a success.

Be clear on what you want to accomplish. Are you in a career transition? Do you want to pursue a passion? Are you unhappy in your career or life? Knowing your objectives will help you locate a coach who matches your specific needs.

Ask for credentials. While the coaching industry is largely unregulated, the International Coach Federation (ICF) is a great resource for beginning your search. A highly-recommended coach will be glad to offer references you can interview. And, you should always trust your gut.

Be willing to invest time, effort and money. Most coaches charge by the hour, ranging from $75 to $250 or more. Expect weekly, bi-weekly or monthly meetings for three to six months, as well as homework to keep you accountable.

Expect a payoff. A study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers found professional coaching resulted in up to 80 percent improved self-confidence, 70 percent improved work performance, and 67 percent improved life/work balance.

As always, feel free to pass these helpful tips along to your team, clients and colleagues!

Source: Forbes

Economic Calendar for the Week of June 8 – June 12

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