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We’ve been waiting for so long, For Fed tightening to stop.
Since the new bull market began in early November, long-term rates have dropped 50 bps even after modest month-end profit-taking. The bullish fundamental picture appears bright with:
Economic weakening in China,
Deflating prices in Europe,
Softening US Jobs,
High real rates allowing the Fed to ease soon.
The lowering of OPEC production goals emboldens the bulls. With mortgage rates reaching 7.25%, dropping below 7% by Christmas might not take a miracle.
Bask in the sun of a new trend.
A New Day Has Come.
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Song: A New Day Has Come (2002) Céline Dion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaGLVS5b_ZY
Les Parker, CMB
Former senior vice president of a national technology and service company.
Les Parker is the Managing Director at Transformational Mortgage Solutions Advisory Board Member for Ainsworth Advisors; and has served as the Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Consulting at LoanLogics, a technology and services provider focused on improving mortgage loan quality, performance, and reliability throughout the loan life-cycle. His responsibilities included managing the company’s life of loan analytics and monitoring capabilities, overseeing consulting services, contributing to the strategic planning team, and communicating with industry leaders to develop and maintain positive relationships. He focused on identifying threats and strategic opportunities.
Parker has executive mortgage banking experience in capital markets, servicing, operations, production, and financial management. Parker has served as director of the largest private issuer of CMOS. His educational background covers music, religious studies, mortgage banking, mathematics, and business administration. Parker holds a BBA in Finance, and other degrees, and has held numerous securities licenses. Parker is a Master Certified Mortgage Banker, a designation conferred by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Parker writes, speaks, and provides audio content, Since the late 1980s, he publishes a daily newsletter connecting global macroeconomics to the US interest rate movement.