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UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATE ............................................. 12:06 PM PST

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by Matthew Graham on January 30 2008, 8:01 PM

Bond Prices sliding a bit. 5.0% down 12-13/32nd's currently and 5.5% down 5/32nd's Lock if this scares you. Perhaps it should, but it's very difficult to say if lenders will reprice at this point.
UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATE ............................................. 11:57 PST

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by Matthew Graham on January 30 2008, 7:56 PM

Holding steady within 2-3/32nds of day over day changes on 5.0 and 5.5 still. Dubya is talking right now about he wants congress to stimulate you. I don't think this will stir much up. Stay tuned on bond prices, so far, no major changes. as i mentioned...
UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATE ............................................. 11:37 PST

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by Matthew Graham on January 30 2008, 7:36 PM

5.5% coupon Now unchanged on the day 5.0% coupon at 3/32nds worse on the day Float....
UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATE ............................................. 11:25 PST

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by Matthew Graham on January 30 2008, 7:25 PM

heavy trading on MBS market, which is to be expected. We're seeing 8/32nd point swings in under 60 seconds. As I started typing the 5.5% coupon was near even on the day, and now down 8/32nds. I'll keep you posted if it keeps sliding. Locking is the safe...
Full Text FOMC announcment

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by Matthew Graham on January 30 2008, 7:20 PM

MBS's are mixed following the .5/.5 announcement. Check out full text here: The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate 50 basis points to 3 percent. Financial markets remain under considerable stress...
1/30/08 - THE FIRST SHOTS HAVE BEEN FIRED

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by Matthew Graham on January 30 2008, 2:43 PM

The battle begins in earnest today. Even though the morning is young, and we know the biggest clash will be after the FOMC announcement, someone accidentally released GDP data at .6%, a five year low. Oh wait! That wasn't a mistake? The GDP figure really...
Late Day Jitters

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by Matthew Graham on January 29 2008, 9:44 PM

MBS prices sliding. Safest to lock if your lender priced back up today after the worsening.
MID-DAY ALERT .......................... 1/29/08 - 10:50AM PST

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by Matthew Graham on January 29 2008, 6:49 PM

As I typed the first post this morning, I warned of bond prices dropping and recommended a lock. Most lenders have now repriced, and the price curve on bonds seems to have hit a floor and has been trending back upward. We're back up near today's open...
1/29/08 Let the Battle Begin

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by Matthew Graham on January 29 2008, 3:40 PM

I referenced traders taking up "battle positions" in yesterday's post due to the immense amount of highly pertinent economic data set to release this week. The battle has begun begun today with a moderate show of force from both sides. Here's the data...
1/28/2008 - Monday Morning

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by Matthew Graham on January 28 2008, 4:29 PM

We begin the week with expected volatility as the financial markets scurry to take up their battle positions before the tumultuous week ahead. MBS's are holding their gains from Friday, and have currently gained an additional 4/32nds which should be good...
Floating Now

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by Matthew Graham on January 25 2008, 9:02 PM

Back and forth! Stocks sold off late in the session. Bond markets open for another hour and gains are holding. Feel free to float through the day. Next week is anyone's guess.
Consider Locking

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by Matthew Graham on January 25 2008, 8:08 PM

Prices leveling off, locking may be safer for short term loans. Bonds have given up 3-4/32nd's of their gains.
STRONG float recommendation

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by Matthew Graham on January 25 2008, 5:46 PM

The recommendation is a strong float until this trend breaks. Look for clues on the DOW and 10 year. Check back here also as we will be posting significant changes when we see them. but expect numerous improvements if this buying continues. update as...
Float For Now

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by Matthew Graham on January 25 2008, 5:46 PM

Bond prices on the move up! Good news! Float for now, but keep an eye on the markets and on this blog for sudden changes.
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by Matthew Graham on January 25 2008, 3:32 PM

There are no economic reports releasing today. Right after the closing bell yesterday, Microsoft announced better than expected earnings which has helped stocks to some degree this morning, although the Dow just ticked negative as this is being written...

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