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Thursday 11/6 ... Jobless Claims in

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by Matthew Graham on November 06 2008, 10:25 AM

Today we got the release of 2 economic reports and key interest rate cuts from across the pond. Jobless claims came in pretty much right on expectations at a 481,000 level after last months 478,000. Continuing claims still remain at the highest level...
Wednesday 11/5 ... Obama Wins Election

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by Matthew Graham on November 05 2008, 10:20 AM

As most will know Obama has won the presidential election and will become our country's 44th President. Mortgage backed securities have been in rally mode. Yesterday in the face of a big stock market rally, mbs improved around 100 basis points, dropping...
Monday 11/3 ... Preview of Upcoming Week

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by Matthew Graham on November 03 2008, 8:54 AM

This week brings us several big economic reports with the biggest ones being released on Friday. Today we get the release of 2 reports: 1. The ISM Index, which is a survey of purchasing managers and is seen as the best indicator of the condition of the...
Friday 10/31 ...Boo!!!!

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by Matthew Graham on October 31 2008, 10:13 AM

Today brings us an action packed day for economic reports. So far this morning, mortgage backed securities are liking what they see and we are getting a good move up in price, thus lower in rates on mortgages. The day is still early and usually Friday's...
Thursday 10/30 ... Reports are In

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by Matthew Graham on October 30 2008, 9:25 AM

Today brought us a couple economic reports. First the Gross Domestic product, economists where expecting a -.5% but the number came in stronger at -.3%. This is the first negative reading for GDP since quarter 4 of 2007. We also got the release of jobless...
Wednesday 10/29 ... Fed Day!!!!!

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by Matthew Graham on October 29 2008, 9:57 AM

Today we had the release of durable goods orders which came in stronger then expected. Usually, when we get stronger then expected economic news, it is bad for mortgage backed securities. Not this morning, but then again, not much is acting in the normal...
Tuesday 10/28 ... Consumer Confidence at Record Low

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by Matthew Graham on October 28 2008, 11:34 AM

This morning we had the release of Consumer Confidence. This report is a gauge on how the consumer feels about our current economic conditions and their expectations for the future. No big surprise that this report came in at a record low reading of 38...
Monday 10/27 ... Downward Pressure Continues for MBS

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by Matthew Graham on October 27 2008, 11:59 AM

This morning, mortgage backed securities continue their downward slide which is causing mortgage rates to increase. Not much to report in the way of positive news for mbs'. It appears the global sell off of everything continues and investors are going...
Friday 10/24 ... Sell off

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by Matthew Graham on October 24 2008, 11:01 AM

We are seeing mass selling of everything, so it appears panic is back in the air and cash is king. Asia markets closed down around 10%, Europe down around 7% and our markets currently down 400 points(about 5%). Usually on days like these you see a flight...
Thursday 10/23 ... Jobless Claims in

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by Matthew Graham on October 23 2008, 10:57 AM

Today we got the release of weekly jobless numbers. Economists were expecting 465,000 after last months 461,000, but the number came in worse at 478,000. The more closely watched continuing claims remains at a 5 year high. Higher unemployment keeps wage...
Wednesday 10/22 ... Morning update

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by Matthew Graham on October 22 2008, 10:16 AM

Today the light week of data continues with the only somewhat relevant report being the release of oil inventories. This report is only relevant due to the inflation impact of oil prices. But this report will have no impact on mortgage backed securities...
Tuesday 10/21 ... The Rally Continues?

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by Matthew Graham on October 21 2008, 8:41 AM

Today brings us the release of no key economic reports, so headlines and the stock market will help drive the action. Yesterday our mortgage backed securities had an awesome day improving over 100 basis points. It appears investors are finally starting...
Monday 10/20 ... Light Week for Economic Data

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by Matthew Graham on October 20 2008, 8:24 AM

After last weeks full slate of economic data, this week brings us very little market movers. With a light week of data, mortgage backed securities will be driven by stock action and head lines. Last week we had a strong finish with mortgage back securities...
October 17 ... MBS Open flat..

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by Matthew Graham on October 17 2008, 10:44 AM

Today our 6.0 mortgage backed securities opened flat but have since risen. We could very well be on track for much improved rates over the next few weeks to months. Today brought us the release of 2 economic reports. First the housing starts came in worse...
Thursday 10/16 ... Key Economic Reports are Out

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by Matthew Graham on October 16 2008, 10:19 AM

Yesterday we had a huge rally in mortgage backed securities, improving almost 1 full point in discount or about a .25 lower in rates. It seems investors finally saw some value in mbs after they fell to the lowest point of 2008. It appears the rally has...

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