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In response to the 2007-2008 financial crisis and the ensuing Great Recession, some central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, put some unconventional monetary policies in place. Among these policies were large-scale asset purchase programs (LSAPs) which are more commonly referred to in the U.S. as quantitative easing (QE) measures. The Fed put three waves of QE in place. Use of these measures has led to debates about their effects on economic outcomes in general and especially financial stability, with proponents emphasizing that they increased confidence and risk taking and therefore stimulated overall economic activity and sped up the recovery. Critics argue these policies were ineffective or inefficient and that they may have set the stage for the next financial crisis by encouraging
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In response to the 2007-2008 financial crisis and the ensuing Great Recession, some central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, put some unconventional monetary policies in place. Among these policies were large-scale asset purchase programs (... (read more) |
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Rob Chrisman
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A large earthquake in Mexico, damage in Southern Texas from Hurricane Harvey, and, although Irma has been downgraded, mandatory evacuations in the Miami area, certainly impact the financial system – some say positively due to rebuilding. But co... (read more) |
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MBS Commentary
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Bonds have been on a tear recently , easily breaking to the lowest yields of the year this week after some exploratory attempts last week. Geopolitical risk surrounding North Korea has been the centerpiece of the market's move away from risk, ... (read more) |
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Mortgage Rate Watch
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Mortgage rates didn't move much today, despite plenty of strength in underlying bond markets. This would normally coincide with lower rates, so what's the deal? The main issue is timing. Bond markets weakened yesterday afternoon. This would imply hig... (read more) |
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Housing News
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As hurricane Irma roars toward Florida, and the Houston area tries to dry out from hurricane Harvey, Fannie Mae is reminding those homeowners might be or already have been affected by the storms about the options it provides for its single-family mor... (read more) |
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MBS Commentary
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2 months ago, today's European Central Bank announcement looked like it would be a big deal insofar as it would be the venue for the ECB's first official comment on the fate of its bond buying program (set to expire in December). In recent we... (read more) |
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