The bond market held up remarkably well yesterday considering stocks set new 2009 highs following more "better than expected" economic data and hopeful words from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. After reaching 3.49% yesterday the benchmark 10 yr Treasury note managed to rally of the lows, closing just three basis points higher on the day at 3.44%. In the secondary mortgage market, prices of mortgage-backed securities fought an uphill battle all day but managed to close mostly unchanged on the day after opening deep in the red. Although a few lenders repriced for the better following price improvements, most rate sheets were unchanged on the day.
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