Market Script (PEG)

Week of 1/26/2026

Present Market Conditions

Attributed to Sam Khater, Chief Economist. 

 “With the economy improving and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage nearly a percentage point lower than last year, more homebuyers are entering the market,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. 

Expectations  

This week will definitely be busier with regards to the financial reports.  Monday brings the delayed Durable-goods orders report from November.  Tuesday follows with the current Consumer Confidence levels.  Wednesday brings the next FOMC interest rate decision.  Investors are not expecting any adjustments to the Fed Funds rate at this time.  On Thursday we will receive the Initial Jobless Claims stats along with three more delayed reports from November.  Those delayed reports are the U.S. Trade Deficit, Wholesale Inventories and Factory Orders.  Friday finishes the week with the Producer Pricing Index (PPI) report.  The PPI is a key inflation report that continues to be watched closely.        

Guidance  

It’s a great time to be in the market for a mortgage!  You’ll want to make sure you take advantage of this great time to buy!