Fannie Mae today reported a $1.1 billion profit for the first quarter of 2016, following a $2.5 billion gain in the previous quarter. The decrease in profit was largely attributed to fair value losses as a result of decreased longer-term interest rates, offset by credit-related income. Freddie Mac earlier this week reported a loss for the first quarter.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.








