02-05-24 When Does A “Zombie” Stop Fighting?

02-05-24 When Does A “Zombie” Stop Fighting?

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Another model's breaking Hard to take it over.The Fed is finished raising rates, yet the fight between the Bond market and the Federal Reserve continues. Bonds see data showing slumping inflation and sagging growth, while the Fed sees firm Jobs and solid consumer confidence. Both see the need for US borrowing. But how does it get financed? Both know the Fed must slow its selling of Treasuries or risk a liquidity crisis. So, when will the fighting stop? What’s in their heads, in their heads? Zombies --------------------------- Song: Zombie (1994) Cranberries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts

Les Parker, CMB

Former senior vice president of a national technology and service company.

Les Parker 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.