Yields Pushing Range Boundaries After Tariff Updates and Econ Data Bonds lost ground over the weekend as news of tariff exclusions fueled a stock rally.  A modest recovery was underway when the S&P Services PMI came out stronger.  From that point on, bonds were on the back foot, ultimately hitting their weakest levels in the afternoon.  Incidentally, this brings 10yr yields right in line with the ceiling of the recent range. Today's video discusses the implications of a potential range breakout, which can mean different things for different people.  Econ Data / EventsS&P Services PMI54.3 vs  50.8 f'cast, 51.0 prev Market Movement Recap09:32 AM Moderately weaker over the weekend, but recovering somewhat now.  MBS down an eighth and 10yr up 3.5bps at 4.289 09:56 AM Some additional weakness after PMI data.  MBS down nearly a quarter point and 10yr up 6bps at 4.316 02:20 PM 10yr yields are up nearly 8bps at 4.333 and MBS are down nearly 3/8ths after hawkish comments from Fed's Bostic (but not obviously because of Bostic, necessarily). 03:48 PM Little changed from previous update and flat since then.  MBS down 11 ticks (.34) and 10yr up 7.9bps at 4.334
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March 24, 2025
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