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MBS RECAP: Big Scary Reversal in Bonds (Spoiler Alert: It Wasn't That Scary)

Posted To: MBS Commentary

Big Scary Reversal in Bonds (Spoiler Alert: It Wasn't That Scary) Just as bonds were settling into a nice new trend toward lower yields, today comes along with the biggest intraday reversal in weeks. But even if the weakness was twice as big, bonds would still be in a great place and we still wouldn't be seeing a major cause for concern. That will change some day, but it didn't change today. Econ Data / Events 11:30-11:50 AM (ET) - Fed 30yr UMBS Buying Core Annual Wholesale Inflation (PPI) 0.1 vs 0.4 f'cast , 0.3 prev Market Movement Recap 08:16 AM Stocks and bond yields both slumped overnight. Once again, bonds continued to improve even as stocks bounced. 10yr yields down 3+ bps at .582 (range floor), and UMBS 2.0 opening up 3 ticks (.09) at 103-03 (103.09). 12:09 PM MBS remaining...(read more)