What’s up in Mortgage Today – 5.11.23
The bond market saw an improvement with 10yr yields dropping about 5bps on Thursday due to some flight-to-safety buying on another round of regional bank short selling. The S&P SPDR regional bank ETF [...]
Which Data Items Impact the Bond Market the Most – And why
The bond market is a crucial aspect of the global financial system, and it can be influenced by a wide range of factors. From economic indicators to geopolitical events, there are numerous data items that [...]
Do the thing, and YOU Shall Have the Power
In the monumentally great book THE SLIGHT EDGE, the author repeatedly makes the point that Do the thing, and YOU Shall Have the Power Meaning that you must DO the hard thing, [...]
What’s up in Mortgage Today – 5.10.23
Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) rose by 19 basis points (bps) and stocks went up by 6 points following the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers. Bond prices were unchanged before the release of [...]
What’s up in Mortgage Today – 5.9.23
On Tuesday, MBS fell 11 bps early, while stocks also declined by 11 points. However, the 10-year treasury remained flat, and bonds were sideways to slightly stronger overnight. The dollar edged higher, and [...]
How Does the Bond Market Impact Mortgage Rates
The bond market has a significant impact on mortgage rates, and understanding this relationship is crucial for anyone looking to buy or refinance a home. In this article, we will explore how the bond market [...]
What’s up in Mortgage Today – 5.5.23
The US bond market weakened further after the release of stronger than expected non-farm payroll data. The 10-year yield climbed 7 basis points and MBS lost a quarter-point. The jobs report showed the [...]
What’s up in Mortgage Today – 5.4.23
The MBS were up by 3 basis points in the morning, while bonds remained unchanged during the domestic session. The ECB's announcement had almost no impact on the bond market, and the only [...]