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Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary

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Calm Start Even if Modestly Weaker
News•Feb 17, 2026

Calm Start Even if Modestly Weaker

U.S. Treasury yields opened modestly weaker on Tuesday after a volatile three‑day‑weekend, but steadied by mid‑morning. The 10‑year note rose to 4.06% before trading flat through the close, marking a calm finish despite earlier upside pressure. No fresh economic releases or actionable Fed comments were present, and the NY Fed Manufacturing index slipped to 7.1 from 7.7. MBS prices fluctuated in tandem, ending the day slightly lower.

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Mostly Holding Last Week's Impressive Gains
News•Feb 17, 2026

Mostly Holding Last Week's Impressive Gains

U.S. Treasury bonds extended last week’s rally by a few basis points in early domestic trading, though the advance faded later in the session. Market participants attribute part of the prior week’s rise to defensive positioning ahead of a three‑day...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Bonds Rally, Ignoring Surge in SuperCore CPI
News•Feb 13, 2026

Bonds Rally, Ignoring Surge in SuperCore CPI

Bonds rallied as the latest CPI data showed headline inflation just below forecasts and core inflation on target, pushing 10‑year Treasury yields down to 4.07%. Shelter costs continued to ease, with owners' equivalent rent hitting a cycle low. Meanwhile, the...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Slower Data. Slower Morning
News•Feb 12, 2026

Slower Data. Slower Morning

The bond market’s recent volatility, sparked by a strong jobs report, has calmed after this morning’s modest jobless‑claims data. Claims rose to 227,000, slightly above the 222,000 forecast but below the prior 232,000 level. With the CPI release looming, traders...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Stunning Resilience
News•Feb 11, 2026

Stunning Resilience

The 10‑year Treasury yield slipped 8 basis points after a trio of surprisingly strong labor‑market releases, settling just below the 4.20% technical barrier. January’s payrolls added 130,000 jobs, far exceeding the 70,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Bonds Taking a Pre-NFP Lead-Off
News•Feb 10, 2026

Bonds Taking a Pre-NFP Lead-Off

Bond yields pulled back toward the 4.1‑4.2% band after weak retail‑sales data, reversing a brief flirtation with the 4.30% ceiling on the 10‑year Treasury. The market is now pricing in a softer labor outlook ahead of the February non‑farm payrolls...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
AM Resilience After Overnight Weakness
News•Feb 9, 2026

AM Resilience After Overnight Weakness

Overnight Treasury markets experienced a sharp, high‑volume move despite a relatively narrow price range. The volatility was triggered by news that Chinese regulators asked banks to limit their exposure to U.S. Treasuries. Domestic traders quickly digested the information, and by...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Potential Signs of GSE Buying as MBS Outperform
News•Feb 6, 2026

Potential Signs of GSE Buying as MBS Outperform

MBS outperformed Treasuries on Feb 6, rising two ticks while 5‑ and 10‑year yields fell about six ticks. The move suggests possible GSE buying despite no official data. Consumer sentiment posted 57.3, beating forecasts, and inflation expectations eased to 3.5% for...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Waiting on Next Week's Data
News•Feb 6, 2026

Waiting on Next Week's Data

Friday's economic calendar was thin, with only the Consumer Sentiment report standing out. Treasury yields edged slightly higher but stayed near the 4.20% threshold, keeping bond markets largely unchanged. The previous day's disappointing labor figures have heightened market attention on...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Stronger Start Thanks to Employment Data
News•Feb 5, 2026

Stronger Start Thanks to Employment Data

U.S. Treasury bonds edged higher in early trading on Thursday, with gains accelerating after 7 a.m. ET. The market reacted to two labor‑market releases: the Challenger job‑cut data at 7:30 a.m. and the more impactful weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m., the latter...

By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Waiting on ISM Services as Early Data Fails to Inspire
News•Feb 4, 2026

Waiting on ISM Services as Early Data Fails to Inspire

ADP's employment numbers released at 8:15 a.m. ET came in softer than analysts expected, yet Treasury yields barely moved. Fifteen minutes later, the Treasury Department posted its quarterly financing estimates, which were in line with prior forecasts but warned that borrowing...

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