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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...
Wednesday 10/15 ... MBS feel like the Boston Redsox

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by Matthew Graham on October 15 2008, 9:14 AM

MBS feel beaten, battered and bruised just like the Boston Redsox. Mortgage backed securities opened this morning in the positive after yesterday steep sell off. Today we are getting a plethora of economic reports: - NY Empire State Index, expected to...
Tuesday 10/14 ... Back to headline news

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by Matthew Graham on October 14 2008, 11:33 AM

Today brings the release of no economic data so mortgage backed securities will have nothing to react to except the stock market and headlines. After yesterdays huge rally in our and the world's stock markets, today the Dow is currently down 16 points...
Monday 10/13 ... Banks closed due to Columbus Day

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by Matthew Graham on October 13 2008, 9:04 AM

Today banks are closed in observance of Columbus day. With the closure, we will not get rates listed and there will be no action in the mortgage backed security market. This week brings us critical reports that in the past have always moved the mbs market...
Friday 10/9 ... No good news

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by Matthew Graham on October 10 2008, 11:48 AM

Today is the type of day you dont want to get out of bed. We are seeing an unprecedented global event and until this crisis eases, there is no where to hide. Everything is selling off with the exception of gold. Usually when the stock market sells off...
Thursday 10/9 ... Continued selling of mbs

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by Matthew Graham on October 09 2008, 10:00 AM

Our 5.5 fnma mortgage backed security is under selling pressure again today causing interest rates on mortgages to be higher. Even though the federal reserve cut the fed funds rate yesterday and odds are very good that they will cut again at the upcoming...
Wednesday 10/8 ... Breaking news

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by Matthew Graham on October 08 2008, 10:42 AM

Today in a surprise move the federal reserve along with other central banks around the globe cut the fed funds rate by .50% to 1.5%. The fed funds rate is the rate of interest that 1 bank borrowers from another bank. Now, before you get all excited and...

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