This is another big week for MBS trades. Not only are there some very important economic reports (such as Retail Sales) but also a huge supply of Treasury auctions, a…
Nick AlvinoSeptember 9, 2013
This WeekWe have a big week for economic data..but it won't start until tomorrow.Mortgage backed securities (MBS) are moving upward this morning on speculation over the German GDP data due…
Nick AlvinoAugust 12, 2013
This week: On Friday, as it appears now, the $85B in automatic spending cuts will go into effect. A lot of talk and slings and arrows between the two political…
Nick AlvinoFebruary 25, 2013
This week January housing data: Starts and permits and existing home sales are all a little softer than December data, likely in part due to the realization that the SS…
Nick AlvinoFebruary 18, 2013
This week, Treasury will auction $72B of notes and bonds beginning Tuesday. The State of the Union is on Tuesday evening. Key economic data hits on Wednesday through Friday: January…
Nick AlvinoFebruary 11, 2013
This past Sunday the party in Greece that wants to stay in the Union won the election, but not by much and now Greece has to form a new Parliament…
Nick AlvinoJune 18, 2012
This week starts with Spain receiving $125B to rescue its banking system as their large banks were on the cliff of collapse. That should help the stock market after its…
Nick AlvinoJune 11, 2012
This week after a huge drop in interest rates last week, this week should see some consolidation. The stock market and the bond markets are both technically over-extended. That said,…
Nick AlvinoJune 4, 2012
This week Treasury will auction $99B of notes beginning Tuesday through Thursday. The 10 yr note yield fell to 1.70% last week, a key resistance level and matching the lowest…
Nick AlvinoMay 21, 2012