The Weekend Update for Jan 16, 2026
This Week's Data Just Flashed a Major Signal
Unemployment claims just hit their highest level since 2022. Wage growth is slowing. Rent inflation posted its slowest gain in 15 years.
So why aren't mortgage rates dropping faster?
Watch the complete video above for the full breakdown of:
✅ What labor market weakness really means for rates
✅ The manufacturing signals everyone's missing
✅ Why the 10-year is stuck at 4.21% despite cooling data
✅ What to expect when markets reopen Tuesday (MLK Day Monday)
Plus: This week's featured tools on your dashboard including "The $70,500 Income That Spends Like $45,000" and "5.99% Rates Are Back (But Only For Days)."
Strategy beats rate, always. Get the insights above.
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