09/08/2026
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Beyond the Rates — September 8, 2026
* Today: NFIB optimism fell to 98.7; otherwise the calendar is light. PPI Thursday and CPI Friday are this week’s major rate catalysts.
* 10-Year: Near 4.80% and slightly higher in early U.S. trading, creating a mortgage-rate headwind.
* MBS: Weaker—UMBS 5.5 is down roughly 6 bps, putting modest pressure on mortgage pricing.
* Big Risk: Brent crude is approaching $100 amid attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, adding fresh inflation concerns ahead of the Fed.
* Lock/Float: HIGH URGENCY—TAKE ACTION. Closing within 30 days? With inflation reports ahead, strongly consider locking today rather than risking a hot PPI/CPI print.
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