WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 12/05/2025 Mortgage-backed securities posted modest losses today as inconsequential economic data failed to move markets significantly. The UMBS 5.0 coupon declined 5 basis points [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 12/05/2025 Mortgage bonds are showing modest weakness this morning despite inconsequential economic data releases. UMBS 5.0 coupons dropped to 99.59, down 5 basis points [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 12/04/2025 Labor market strength delivered a surprise today as initial jobless claims plunged to 191,000. This marks the lowest reading since 2022 and beats [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 12/04/2025 Jobless claims just dropped to 191,000 - the lowest reading since 2022 and one of the best readings since the 1960s. While this [...]

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WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 12/03/2025 Bond markets staged a strong rally early this morning despite lackluster reaction to the ADP employment report. Mortgage-backed securities gained over an eighth [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 12/03/2025 Mortgage markets started strong this morning with significant bond price gains despite the weak ADP jobs report showing only modest market reaction. The [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 12/02/2025 Markets entered a period of complete silence following morning volatility that rattled bond traders. The UMBS 5.0 coupon managed only a tiny 0.01 [...]