Rate Relief and Mortgage Spread Compression
September 22, 2025 — In this week’s Notes from the Desk, we examine how the Fed’s latest rate cut is reinforcing the strength of the MBS market. From spread compression to a shifting balance of risks, we explore the evolving dynamics shaping investor decisions. Discover why MBS continues to offer compelling value and resilience, and what investors should watch as policy shifts and hedging dynamics evolve for the next stage of the cycle.
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Rate Cut Marks Start of Fed’s Shift Toward Neutrality
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What the Decline in ON RRP Means for Markets
September 15, 2025 -- All eyes are on the FOMC this week, with markets broadly anticipating a rate cut. Market participants will be closely analyzing the dot plot...
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Rates on the Precipice
September 9, 2025 -- Last week, the highly anticipated nonfarm payrolls report for August came in softer than expectations, printing just 22k jobs versus the consensus of 75k.