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Bonds Recovering a Bit After "Framework of a Deal" on Greenland

Bonds Recovering a Bit After "Framework of a Deal" on Greenland

Geopolitics have been front and center for financial markets over the past 2 days with both stocks and bonds taking clear cues from newswires pertaining to tariff brinksmanship, trade deal negotiations, foreign wealth fund participation, and ultimately, the late-day announcement of a "framework of a deal" regarding Greenland. Details are in short supply, but the most important development being a pause on the plan to implement new tariffs on February 1st. Markets are cautiously trading this as a win for now with stocks and bonds at the best levels of the week, but definitely not back in line with last week's levels. 

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08:34 AM

Modestly weaker overnight and no reaction to AM data so far. MBS down an eighth and 10yr up 1.7bps at 4.258

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Bonds Recovering a Bit After Framework of a Deal on Greenland

MBS & Treasury Markets
UMBS 5.0 99.82 -0.11 10YR 4.260% +0.019% 1/22/2026 8:59AM EST
With mortgage rates right where they were 2 weeks ago, things could be worse. But after rising 20bps from last week's lows, things could also certainly be better.  A vast majority of recent volatility was seen at the start of the holiday-shortened week yesterday with a move that left no doubt as to the range breakout in 10yr yields. Geopolitical issues were the key driver and Japanese debt drama played a small supporting role. Now today, with Japanese bonds recovering a ...   READ MORE
Today's Mortgage Rates
30YR Fixed 6.20% -0.01% 15YR Fixed 5.76% +0.01% 1/21/2026
Markets held more sideways overnight as traders awaited further geopolitical developments today surrounding Greenland. Both stocks and bonds lost ground yesterday on the threat of additional tariffs (and counter-tariffs) as well as decreased participation in the US bond market from foreign wealth funds.  When bonds lose ground, rates move higher.  Bond market improvement was tentative earlier in the day but more noticeable in the afternoon when Trump announced "...   READ MORE
Economic Calendar
Time Event Period Actual Forecast Prior
Thursday, Jan 22
8:30AM Q3 GDP Final Sales (%) Q3 4.5% 4.6% 7.5%
8:30AM Q3 PCE Prices (Q/Q) Q3 2.8% 2.8% 2.1%
8:30AM Q3 GDP (%) Q3 4.4% 4.3% 3.8%
8:30AM Jan/10 Continued Claims (k) Jan/10 1849K 1884K
8:30AM Jan/17 Jobless Claims (k) Jan/17 200K 212K 198K
10:00AM Oct Core PCE (y/y) (%) Oct 2.7% 2.7% 2.8%
10:00AM Oct Core PCE (m/m) (%) Oct 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
10:00AM Oct PCE (y/y) (%) Oct 2.7% 2.8%
10:00AM Oct PCE prices (m/m) (%) Oct 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
10:00AM Nov Core PCE (y/y) (%) Nov 2.8% 2.8% 2.7%
12:00PM Jan/16 Crude Oil Inventory (ml) Jan/16 1.1M 3.391M
1:00PM 10-yr Note Auction (bl) 21
Friday, Jan 23
9:45AM Jan S&P Global Services PMI Jan 52.8 52.5
9:45AM Jan S&P Global Manuf. PMI Jan 52.1 51.8
9:45AM Jan S&P Global Composite PMI Jan 52.7
10:00AM Oct CB Leading Index MoM (%) Oct -0.3%
10:00AM Nov CB Leading Index MoM (%) Nov
10:00AM Jan Consumer Sentiment (ip) Jan 54.0 52.9
10:00AM Jan Sentiment: 1y Inflation (%) Jan 4.2% 4.2%
10:00AM Jan Sentiment: 5y Inflation (%) Jan 3.4% 3.2%
10:00AM Jan U Mich conditions Jan 52.4 50.4
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First things first: if we take the last 5 days out of the equation, today's mortgage rates are still the lowest since early 2023. But they spent most of those last 5 days moving up from even lower levels. The changes are small in the big picture, but the distinction is important considering widespread reporting based on Freddie Mac's weekly rate survey. Freddie's data comes out on Thursdays and... READ MORE
Spectra Mortgage Corporation
License:
NMLS #:298382, Colorado #: MLO100009851
Spectra Mortgage Corporation NMLS License: 387483