Consumer Price Index (CPI)
June's Consumer Price Index (CPI) will kick-off this week’s heavy economic calendar at 8:30 AM ET tomorrow morning. This highly important index tracks inflation at the consumer level of the economy. Analysts are expecting to see a 0.3% rise in both the overall and core data readings. The core reading is the more important of the two since it excludes more volatile food and energy prices, revealing a more reliable inflation measurement. They are both predicted to move higher on an annual basis. If we see weaker than predicted results, the bond market should react favorably and mortgage rates will likely move lower. However, stronger than expected inflation readings could send mortgage rates noticeably higher tomorrow.