MBS Live Recap: Virus Fears Back in Focus For Markets
Virus Fears Back in Focus For Markets
Rather than the gradual decline that many had hoped for, we're instead seeing a lift-off from the recently flat coronavirus numbers. This has been a driving force for financial markets with stocks sliding and bonds improving.
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11:30-11:50 AM (ET) - Fed 30yr UMBS Buying
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NY Fed Manufacturing: -0.2 vs -29.8 f'cast, -48.5 prev
Bonds improved overnight amid global risk aversion and caution surrounding the second wave of coronavirus cases. 10yr down more than 4bps at .666%. UMBS 2.0 up an eighth in price at 102.19 (102-06).
Stocks and bond yields have been climbing slowly and steadily since 2am. There is no specific news behind the move. 10yr yields are still 2.5bps lower on the day at .684. UMBS 2.0 down .06 at 102.03.
Losses continue, but at a modest pace as the broader market continues moving in a "risk-on" direction after a "risk-off" overnight session. Treasuries still positive on the day, but at the highest yields. MBS are lagging, down almost an eighth and 2.0 coupons trading just under 102.
Additional weakness after the Fed announced the start of its corporate credit facility. Stocks moved higher with 10yr yields and MBS hit new lows, down nearly a quarter point from morning rate sheet print times.