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Mar 9, 2026 5:38 AM
— Bond Markets
Biggest Oil Spike Yet Leaves No Doubts
Since the military operation in Iran began, there has been a correlation between rising oil prices and bond yields, with oil prices and bond yields moving higher together over the past week. This correlation became even more pronounced today with a new surge in oil prices due to Iran's leadership announcement.
Mar 6, 2026 12:39 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Highest Refi Demand in 4 Years After Last Week's Rate Rally
Mortgage application activity surged last week in response to headlines of stable mortgage rates holding multi-year lows. Refinance applications led the increase, rising 14.3% from the previous week and 109% higher than the same week last year. Purchase demand also strengthened, with the Purchase Index increasing by 6.1%. The composition of activity shifted towards refinances, with the refinance s... more
Mar 6, 2026 12:34 PM
— Interest Rates
Volatile Crosscurrents Keep Mortgage Rates Relatively Flat
Before the release of the jobs report, mortgage rates were on track to end the week at their highest levels due to an increase in oil prices affecting the bond market. However, the weak jobs report caused bonds to recover and rates to return to previous levels.
Mar 6, 2026 6:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Massive Miss in NFP. So Why Aren't Bonds Improving?
Despite nonfarm payrolls missing the forecast by a wide margin, bonds did not rally as expected due to the unemployment rate carrying more weight in today's market. The payroll count was distorted by health care strikes, impacting the NFP numbers significantly. In addition, the surge in oil prices is causing inflation implications and a correlation between oil prices and Treasury rates is causing ... more
Mar 5, 2026 1:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Dueling Narratives Leave Yields Higher Ahead of Jobs Report
Treasuries continued to sell despite oil prices rising initially, but then Treasuries stabilized while oil prices surged. The market is hoping the upcoming jobs report will help restore normal market correlations.
Mar 5, 2026 12:40 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Bounce Back Up Near Recent Highs
Mortgage rates increased today as bond yields rose due to the selling trend in the bond market. Despite rising oil prices, bond yields remained flat possibly due to safe-haven demand after losses in stocks. The average 30yr fixed rate is close to recent highs, although still below them.
Mar 5, 2026 12:30 PM
— Bond Markets
10yr Breaking Above 4.10% After Overnight weakness
The bond market is showing indifference to this week's economic data, including stronger jobless claims and a big uptick in labor costs. Overnight selling has pushed 10yr yields more than 3bps higher, breaking above the 4.10% technical level. The connection between this move and underlying motivation is not clear, but oil prices and yields continue to correlate.
Mar 4, 2026 12:37 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Move Back Down Despite Stronger Data
Strong economic reports, such as ADP Employment and ISM Services, were released but did not have the expected impact on mortgage rates. Typically, stronger data leads to higher rates, but this time rates moved lower instead. Despite the reasons for this unexpected outcome, rates decreased after hitting 2 week highs earlier in the week.
Mar 4, 2026 5:30 AM
— Interest Rates
Calmer Start. Uneventful ADP. Waiting on ISM
After two days of high volatility, bond markets are currently stable with no significant movements in the overnight session. ADP Employment data has been released with a beat of 63k jobs added, but with negative revisions. The focus now shifts to the upcoming ISM Services data release at 10am ET, which has the potential to move the markets. 10-year Treasury yields are currently around 4.07%, with ... more
Mar 3, 2026 2:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Erase Most of The AM Losses
The bond market experienced phases of weakness followed by gradual recovery, possibly influenced by conflicting voices regarding inflation expectations, Treasury issuance implications, and geopolitical uncertainty. The market saw heavy selling overnight, with 10-year Treasury yields rising and MBS prices falling, but experienced a decent recovery throughout the day.
Mar 3, 2026 12:30 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Recover Moderately After Starting at 3-Week Highs
Mortgage rates increased sharply yesterday after holding at low levels for the past week. The underlying bond market experienced some weakness, causing rates to move higher. However, there was a recovery later in the day, allowing most lenders to offer slightly lower rates. The future of rate movement is uncertain and will depend on economic data and geopolitical developments.
Mar 3, 2026 9:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Heavy Overnight Selling But Inflation Narrative Remains in Doubt
Bonds sold off overnight with 10yr yields approaching 4.10%. There is a stronger correlation with higher oil prices and rising bond yields, leading to the assumption of higher inflation and rates. However, market-based inflation expectations have not shown much of an uptick in the past 2 days. Analysts suspect Treasury issuance implications related to military spending are a factor in the sell-off... more
Mar 2, 2026 1:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Big Bad Day For Bonds. What's Next?
Bonds sold off early and aggressively on Monday due to higher oil prices implying higher inflation and rates. The sell-off was attributed to timing, technical factors, and the goal of re-entering the 4%+ range. Despite closing at 4.04%, it's considered a short term reset with no guarantee of additional momentum. Sharp selling started at 7am with 10yr up 5.9bps at 4.009 and MBS down a quarter point... more
Mar 2, 2026 12:45 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Jump Back Into The 6's
Mortgage rates started the week in the low 6% range. Despite attempts to link market movements to geopolitical events like developments in Iran, the primary influence on rates seems to be upward pressure on oil prices leading to higher inflation implications. However, historical data reveals that there isn't always a direct correlation between oil prices and bond market movements. Economic strengt... more
Mar 2, 2026 6:46 AM
— Bond Markets
March Starts Sharply Weaker. Is it Iran?
Despite geopolitical headlines and oil prices causing some modest volatility, bond yields saw a sharp, unexpected increase after a month-end rally. The correlation between oil prices and bond yields was weak, with bonds selling off in the new month despite oil price movements.
Feb 28, 2026 5:31 AM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Cap Stellar Week/Month With Strongest Close
Bonds ended the week/month at their strongest levels, with 10yr yields breaking below the 4.0% floor to close at 3.95+. Despite higher PPI numbers, there was minimal volatility along the way. Next week brings big ticket econ data.
Feb 28, 2026 4:31 AM
— Bond Markets
Starting Out Under 4.0% Despite Hotter PPI
Despite previous instances of relevance almost two years ago, today's PPI results have shown that it currently holds no significance as a market mover for bonds. The small bump in yields this morning, potentially in reaction to PPI, was quickly erased and is uncertain to be directly tied to the data.
Feb 27, 2026 10:30 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Demand Calm Before The Storm?
Mortgage application activity increased slightly last week, with the Refinance Index rising 4% and conventional refinance applications up 5%. Purchase demand fell 5%, but remains higher than a year ago. Rates have decreased to multi-year lows, leading to higher refinance activity.
Feb 27, 2026 10:30 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates End Week at Best Levels
Mortgage rates have hit the lowest levels in more than 3 years, with very little volatility. This week has been the best in terms of stability in the history of rate indexes, with a range of only 0.01%, compared to the usual 0.07-0.08% range when rates hit their lowest levels.
Feb 26, 2026 2:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Knock Knock Knockin' on 10yr Floor
The bond market is approaching 'floor' levels in the 7yr Treasury yield and 10yr yield. There isn't a clear motivation for these movements aside from general stock market malaise and economic uncertainty. Overnight trading has been choppy and sideways with MBS and 10yr yields fluctuating slightly throughout the day.
Feb 26, 2026 12:30 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Best Week For Mortgage Rates in Years
Today's average top-tier 30yr fixed mortgage rate has increased to 6.00%, up from 5.99% earlier in the week. However, the overall stability in rates over the past 4 days, with an average of 5.995%, is still considered positive news for borrowers as it is the lowest weekly average in over 3 years.
Feb 26, 2026 11:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Back to The Stronger End of The Range
Yields are at the lowest levels since November, with stocks slipping from all-time highs and bonds benefiting as a result. The narrow trading range makes it difficult to pinpoint a specific reason for the current movement in yields.
Feb 25, 2026 1:31 PM
— Bond Markets
In-Range PM Weakness
The bond market experienced some volatility today with weaker opening levels leading to a mid-day rally, but ultimately ending with steady selling in the afternoon. Despite this, trading levels remained within the prevailing range and there were no clear reasons for the movements. Overnight, there was modest weakness in MBS and a slight increase in the 10-year treasury yield.
Feb 25, 2026 12:30 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Mostly Holding Long-Term Lows
The mortgage rates remain stable at 6.00%, just 0.01% higher than the previous multi-year low. There have been no significant market movers or headlines causing volatility in the bond market and rates are expected to remain steady unless there is a shift in important economic reports.
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