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Shutdown Showdown & Shenanigans: Day 3 Report
Day 3 of the Shutdown Showdown & Shenanigans — Washington is still at a standstill. Millions of federal workers are without pay, WIC funds are nearly gone, and critical economic data like the jobs report is on hold. Our latest update breaks down what’s happened since the shutdown began, why healthcare subsidies are at the center of the fight, and what analysts predict next.
This Week's Rate Watch: Government Shutdown Drama and a Data‑Packed Calendar
This Week’s Rate Watch: Government Shutdown Drama and a Data‑Packed Calendar – As October begins, markets are bracing for two big events: the possible U.S. government shutdown and the release (or delay) of the September jobs report. This post explains the economic stakes if Congress doesn’t pass a funding bill by midnight, highlights the Fed’s recent rate cut and how another cut depends on incoming data, and breaks down what to watch if the jobs report is delayed. Plus, it outlines key data releases—JOLTS, ADP payrolls, consumer confidence, factory orders and ISM indexes—that could move mortgage and treasury rates. The article also offers a visual timeline to help readers grasp the week’s critical events and scenarios for interest rates. Stay tuned for Thursday’s follow‑up on whether the shutdown actually happened.
Michigan’s Housing Market Today 9/23/2025
Michigan’s housing market keeps moving—statewide prices are up 5.9 %, homes sell faster than the national average, and each region tells a different story. Find out which areas favor buyers or sellers and what that means for you.
Why mortgage rates jumped after the Fed’s rate cut — and what it means for Michigan
On September 17, 2025 the Federal Reserve cut its key rate by 0.25 percentage point. Instead of falling, mortgage rates briefly jumped because investors had already priced in the cut and then sold off mortgage bondsdeseret.com. The blog explains how mortgage rates are tied to the bond market rather than directly to the Fed, and it outlines what Michigan homebuyers should watch for in the coming monthsdeseret.com.
Rates Are Lowest Since October 2024 – What It Means for Buyers & Homeowners
Mortgage rates have dipped to their lowest level since October 2024, giving today’s buyers more buying power and opening refinance opportunities for homeowners who purchased in the past 24 months. Learn why this shift matters and how to take advantage of it in Michigan.