WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 01/12/2026 Markets are under pressure this morning as the Department of Justice escalated its attack on Fed independence with criminal investigation threats. Fed Chair [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 01/08/2026 European markets dragged U.S. bonds lower overnight, setting the stage for a challenging day. The morning's jobless claims data failed to provide any [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 01/08/2026 European bond markets dragged U.S. bonds lower overnight in a synchronized selling session. Both markets experienced a 3 basis point selloff before American [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 01/07/2026 Mortgage-backed securities started stronger Tuesday night thanks to European bond rallies, but that strength faded fast after Wednesday's 10AM data dump. The ADP [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 01/06/2026 Mortgage bonds struggled today as trading volume returned to normal levels after the holiday break. UMBS 30-year securities dropped across all coupons, with [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 01/06/2026 Volume returns but volatility remains locked in a tight range as bond markets exit holiday mode. UMBS 5.0 coupons dropped 9 basis points [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 01/05/2026 Bond markets are officially back from holiday mode after trading volume surpassed recent full trading days by 10am. MBS securities posted modest gains [...]