Markets are rallying, but this Wall Street pro warns it’s the speed of rate moves that matters… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Computer Trading Corporation CEO and President Peter Borish joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to unpack interest rates in today’s economy. While the bull market continues to rally, Borish’s eyes remain on interest rates. He shares that it’s not the level of rates that matters, but the rate of change. From rising gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) prices, ...

Core Insights - Soaring home prices and elevated mortgage rates are significant issues in America, with the recent Federal Reserve rate cut not leading to expected decreases in mortgage rates [1][2] - Long-term borrowing costs are influenced more by concerns about inflation and federal deficits than by Federal Reserve policy [2][3] - The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has increased from below 3% to over 6%, with historical context indicating that higher rates have been common in the past [3] Housing Market Dynamics - The typical U.S. household would need an annual income of approximately $118,530 to afford a median-priced home of $402,500, which is over 50% higher than the current median household income of about $77,700 [4] - Given the current economic conditions, buying smaller homes may become a necessity for many households [4][5]