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Daily Market Report 2/18/20

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Mortgage and Lending with Evolve Bank & Trust NMLS #275652

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: The Empire State Index (Manufacturing in the NY region) indicated some strength in February after jumping from 4.8 in January to 12.9. NAHB Home Builders Index, which indicates the confidence level with Home Builders, dropped one point to 74 in February. However, Stocks are in the Red on reports by Apple and Walmart that they won't meet 2nd Quarter expectations for earnings, as the coronavirus continues to hurt production in China. Our thoughts and prayers are out to those whom have passed and those whom have been infected; and hope the virus is eradicated quickly. Investments are flowing toward "safe havens" like the MBS, which is Up 8bps. It's not quite enough to see improvement, but may see it tomorrow. Currently, Mortgage Rates remain Unchanged from Friday's pricing. Yields have stumbled down to 1.54% now.

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Mike,  Always good to see the reports that you get out hein the Rain.  Make it a great day!

 

Feb 18, 2020 09:14 AM
Mike Bjork

Thanks, Will!  Good to see you around!  Have a great week!

Feb 19, 2020 08:55 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Those announcements by Walmart & Apple you could say were expected in light of all the factory shutdowns in China. I think there are going to be more announcements in the days ahead.

Feb 18, 2020 01:12 PM
Mike Bjork

I agree!  I think it was just a reminder for Investors.  We'll see if the measures by China today will make much of a difference.  Have an awesome week, Debe!

Feb 19, 2020 08:56 AM