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The Third Mandate and the Fed's Latest Moves | Optimal Insights | September 22, 2025
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In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, host Jeff McCarty is joined by Alex Hebner, James Cahill, and Kevin Foley to unpack the Fed’s recent 25-basis-point rate cut and its ripple effects across the mortgage and treasury markets. The team explores the implications of rising interest rates despite the cut, investor sentiment, and the looming debt refinancing challenge facing the U.S. government.
A central theme is the Fed’s “third mandate” – moderate long-term interest rates – and how it’s being interpreted in today’s economic climate. The discussion also touches on inflation expectations, political pressures, and the potential impact of a government shutdown on mortgage operations.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Fed’s 25-basis-point rate cut and market reaction
- The disconnect between short-term and long-term rates
- Debt refinancing pressures and political incentives
- Inflation expectations and business sentiment
- The Fed’s third mandate and its evolving role
Tune in to gain valuable insights to help you stay ahead and maximize your profitability in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape.
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Optimal Insights Team:
- Jeff McCarty, Vice President of Hedging and Trading Product, Optimal Blue
- James Cahill, MSR Account Manager, Optimal Blue
- Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager, Optimal Blue
- Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management, Optimal Blue
Optimal Blue Production Team:
- Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
- Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Hailey Roise
Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.
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