Most of us don’t think of the internet as an option, yet 8% of households are still without broadband in the average state. In Mississippi, over 13% of households do not have broadband internet! Read the full analysis from Overflow Data here. This week’s edition has inflation data, another Federal Funds rate decision and insights […]
Read moreDecember 23, 2024
The end of an Eras Tour – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which became a global sensation, ended on December 8 in Vancouver. The tour first started in March 2023, and since then, Taylor Swift has performed 149 shows in 21 countries and is credited for providing an economic boost to the cities she visited. Here […]
Read moreDecember 16, 2024
Looking to boost your business this winter? Connect with us at these upcoming events: Jan 15 – 17: New England Mortgage Expo; Moheghan Sun, CT* You’ll hear keynotes from Mike Fawaz, Rocket Pro TPO Executive Vice President and Don Chiesa, Rocket Pro TPO Vice President. Feb 11: California Mortgage Expo; Palm Springs, CA* Feb 16 – 18: Conference […]
Read moreDecember 09, 2024
As we get closer and closer to 2025, it’s time to begin reflecting back on 2024. In pop culture, “demure” has been declared the “word of the year,” and our Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, is the perfect example of someone who takes the utmost care to be modest and reserved despite the mind-boggling amount […]
Read moreDecember 09, 2024
This week’s edition covers recent economic statistics, Thanksgiving meal trends and what economists mean by “animal spirits.” Fuel up! 🚀 No food coma for the economic calendar While the holiday season might bring a slower pace to the office, economic data releases remain as active as ever. Consumer sentiment rose to 71.8, its highest reading […]
Read moreDecember 02, 2024
This week’s edition has October construction data, the lows of minimum wage, changes in home buyer behavior and the history of mortgages. Fuel up! 🚀 7 cities where you need to earn 4 times the minimum wage to afford rent In these cities, the minimum wage is set at $7.25 per hour. To afford a […]
Read moreNovember 25, 2024
Rocket Fuel is moving to a new format. Starting next week, Rocket Fuel will no longer be delivered as a separate email. You can continue to find all the same great content here on our blog, just as before. To stay connected with the latest insights, simply bookmark this page or click through our weekly […]
Read moreNovember 15, 2024
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: OCN Mortgage Holiday Party in Irvine on December 5. New England Mortgage Expo in on January 15-17, where you’ll hear keynotes from Mike Fawaz, Rocket Pro TPO Executive Vice President and Don Chiesa, Rocket Pro TPO Vice President. Use the exclusive code ROCKETFREE to waive the registration fee for these events. […]
Read moreNovember 15, 2024
This week’s edition shares some huge news from Rocket Pro TPO, recaps the rate decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and discusses the current state of the U.S. economy. Fuel up! 🚀 The Fed Unanimously Cuts Rates At its latest meeting, the Federal Reserve decided to lower interest rates by 25 basis […]
Read moreNovember 07, 2024
Finally, no more texts and calls from “won’t stop texting, won’t stop calling” as election season comes to a close! This week’s edition has economic data surprises, housing affordability and more ways to grow your business with Rocket. Fuel up! 🚀 Home Sales Jump In September Pending home sales in September saw a significant surge, rising […]
Read moreNovember 04, 2024