Housing policy may not move home prices quickly, but it could reshape the mechanics that drive mortgage lending, RMBS spreads, cash flows, and relative value.
Housing policy may not move home prices quickly, but it could reshape the mechanics that drive mortgage lending, RMBS spreads, cash flows, and relative value.
Last week, America enjoyed its largest monthly decline in inflation since April 2020. That lasted roughly three days, until renewed fighting around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil back above $80. Bagged lettuce gets a better run than that. Oh, wait…
Last week, markets divided between mega caps, AI-linked tech, and energy driving the winning side, while small and mid caps sank lower. All eyes are now on housing, inflation, and retail sales data due out this week, along with Fed Chair Warsh’s congressional testimony.
Government-backed mortgage bonds have outperformed during some of the market’s worst quarters. Here’s how they work and what their track record has historically meant for investors seeking diversification.