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Tradeweb’s Justin Monahan on MBS Liquidity | Market Update: Shutdown & Fed Policy
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Jeff McCarty, James Cahill, and Kevin Foley explore the effects of the government shutdown on market data, the Fed’s evolving stance on rate cuts and quantitative easing, and the mechanics of MBS pricing and trade execution. Special guest Justin Monahan from Tradeweb offers a deep dive into how liquidity and transparency are maintained in the MBS market.
Key Topics Covered:
- Government Shutdown Impact: Delays in jobs data, alternative data sources like the Chicago Fed’s CHURN model, and implications for unemployment tracking.
- Federal Reserve Policy: Rate cut expectations, inflation trends, and commentary from Fed Governor Michelle Bowman on quantitative easing and MBS runoff.
- MBS Market Mechanics: Justin Monahan explains Tradeweb’s role in liquidity, price transparency, and trade execution in the TBA and specified pool markets.
- Market Drivers: Treasury movements, ETF inflows, bank buyer activity, and supply-demand dynamics influencing MBS pricing.
Tune in to gain valuable insights to help you stay ahead and maximize your profitability in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape.
Optimal Insights Team:
- Jeff McCarty, Vice President of Hedging and Trading Product, Optimal Blue
- James Cahill, MSR Account Manager, Optimal Blue
- Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management, Optimal Blue
Special Guest:
- Justin Monahan, Agency MBS Product Manager, Tradeweb
Optimal Blue Production Team:
- Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
- Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Hailey Røise
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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