In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jeff McCarty, Kevin Foley, and Alex Hebner discuss the latest market trends, including the impact of tariffs and the dynamics between the Federal Reserve and the executive branch. They share their expert opinions and insight into how these factors are shaping the industry and the broader economic landscape.

Key points:

• Market Trends: Analysis on the recent changes in interest rates and bond markets, including the impact of the Trump administration's tariff policies.
• Economic Outlook: Examination of broader economic trends, including inflation readings, employment data, and their implications for the mortgage industry.
• Federal Reserve Dynamics: Discussion on the interactions between the Federal Reserve and the executive branch, and the potential implications for interest rates and economic policy.

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Hosts and Guests:

• Jeff McCarty, VP of Hedging & Trading Product, Optimal Blue
• Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager, Optimal Blue
• Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management, Optimal Blue

• Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
• Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Hailey Boyer

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Keywords: Real-time data insights, Capital markets commentary, Mortgage industry, Profitability, Lenders, Investors, Rate fluctuations, Mortgage landscape, Expert advice, Optimal Blue, Secondary marketing automation, Pricing accuracy, Margin protection, Risk management, Originators, Originations

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