“Knowledge is the Key to Success….Timing is the Key to Profits”

 

                         Friday, September 26, 2025

 

                                   Market Wrap-up

Inflation Nation: The Fed’s key measure of inflation was bang-on the market expectations. The Headline PCE MOM rose by 0.3% versus estimates of 0.3% and YOY, it moved up from 2.6% to 2.7% as expected. Core (ex food and energy) PCE increased by 0.2% on a MOM basis and 2.9% on a YOY basis, both matched the consensus estimates.

Incomes and Spending: August Personal Incomes were higher than expected, up 0.4% versus estimates of 0.3% and so was Personal Spending which was up 0.6% versus estimates of 0.5%.

Consumer Sentiment: The final/revised UofM Consumer Sentiment Index was revised lower from 55.4 down to 55.1. Inflation Expectations actually dropped on the 1YR from 4.8% to 4.7% and the 5 YR from 3.9% to 3.7%.

Tariffic: More tariffs were announced which include 100% on branded drugs (unless they agree to manufacture in U.S.), and a 25% tariff on heavy truck parts.

Not much movement in interest rates today, this morning’s PCE inflation was right on estimates keeping traders quiet. August personal income slightly better than estimates, personal consumption expenditures also better than forecasts. Once again, the 10 year note climbed to 4.20% where it found support. Can’t say it enough, holding 4.20% is critical that it holds from a technical perspective.

Yesterday weekly jobless claims were lower than expectation for the second week in a row, down 47K over the last two weeks. Q2 GDP much better than forecasts, +3.8% from +3.3% on the advance release a month ago, the fastest pace in almost two years.

Q3 GDP according to the Atlanta Fed GDPNow was revised from 3.3% to +3.9% in the prior forecast.

Talk is the Fed will cut rates at the October meeting but a lot of new uncertainty about the perceived cut in December. Next week’s data will set the tone, there are numerous key releases and next Wednesday the government is scheduled to shut down unless Congress can agree on a course to keep Treasury funding going, currently it looks shaky that a deal will happen, but that is how our politics works, I believe it will get resolved by Tuesday evening, not before.

Next Week’s Calendar: Monday August pending home sales. Tuesday July Case/Shiller home price index, Sept Chicago purchasing mgrs. index, Sept consumer confidence index, August JOLTS job openings. Wednesday weekly MBA mortgage applications, Sept ADP private jobs, S&P global manufacturing index, August construction spending. Thursday weekly jobless claims, August factory orders. Friday September employment data, Sept. S&P global services sector index, Sept ISM services index.

This Week: The 10 year note yield increased 5 bs, the 2 year note +7 bps. FNMA 5.5 30 year coupon this week -26 bps in price. The DJIA this week +32, NASDAQ -147, S&P -20. Gold continued to increase, +$83.00, only $20.00 from $4,000.00, crude oil increased $2.71. The dollar index increased 0.53, Bitcoin plunged -6,197.

 

PRICES @ 4:00 PM

10 year note: 4.18% +1 bp

5 year note: 3.77% +1 bp

2 year note: 3.65% unch

30 year bond: 4.76% unch

30 year FNMA 5.5: 100.78 +1 bp (+3 bp from 9:30 am)

30 year FNMA 6.0: 102.10 +2 bp (+4 bp from 9:30 am)

30 year GNMA 5.5: 100.70 +6 bp (+6 bp from 9:30 am)

Dollar/Yen: 149.49 -0.31 yen

Dollar/Euro: $1.1703 +$0.0037

Dollar Index: 98.19 -0.36

Gold: $3,799.10 +$28.00

Bitcoin: 109,200 -165

Crude Oil: $65.43 +0.45

DJIA: 46,247.29 +299.97

NASDAQ: 22,484.07 +99.37

S&P 500: 6643.70 +38.98

SOFR Data 09/26: 30-DAY AVERAGE(%): 4.33328, 90-DAY AVERAGE(%): 4.36109, 180-DAY AVERAGE(%): 4.37510, INDEX: 1.21342902

POLAND

Name Value Change % Change 1 Month 1 Year Time (EDT)
WIG20:IND

WIG 20

 

2,832.26 34.47 1.23% 2.59 19.68% 11:15 AM
WIG:IND

WSE WIG INDEX

 

106,570.63 1,008.85 0.96% 1.81 26.27% 11:15 AM
WIG30:IND

WIG30

 

3,668.63 40.17 1.11% 2.69 22.59% 11:15 AM

WALUTY

Currency Value Change Net Change Time (EDT)
EUR-USD

 

1.1703 0.0037 +0.32% 4:59 PM
USD-JPY

 

149.4900 -0.3100 -0.21% 4:59 PM
GBP-USD

 

1.3402 0.0057 +0.43% 4:59 PM
AUD-USD

 

0.6542 0.0002 +0.03% 4:59 PM
USD-CAD

 

1.3934 -0.0006 -0.04% 4:59 PM
USD-CHF

 

0.7979 -0.0018 -0.23% 4:59 PM
USD-MXN

 

18.3677 -0.1080 -0.58% 4:59 PM
USD-CZK

 

20.7541 -0.1195 -0.57% 4:59 PM
USD-SKK

 

25.7422 -0.0818 -0.32% 4:59 PM
USD-PLN

 

3.6462 -0.0164 -0.45% 4:59 PM
USD-HUF

 

333.8800 -1.9300 -0.57% 4:59 PM
USD-RUB

 

83.5791 -0.3842 -0.46% 1:26 PM

POŻYCZKI KONWENCJONALNE

ELITE  21-30 YEAR 
RATE 15 DAY 30 DAY 45 DAY
7.625 -3.956 -3.866 -3.736
7.500 -3.653 -3.563 -3.433
7.375 -3.228 -3.138 -3.008
7.250 -2.778 -2.688 -2.558
7.125 -2.844 -2.754 -2.624
6.999 -2.645 -2.555 -2.425
6.875 -2.240 -2.150 -2.020
6.750 -1.710 -1.620 -1.490
6.625 -2.166 -2.076 -1.946
6.500 -1.797 -1.707 -1.577
6.375 -1.224 -1.134 -1.004
6.250 -0.601 -0.511 -0.381
6.125 -0.789 -0.699 -0.569
5.999 -0.353 -0.263 -0.133
5.875 0.269 0.359 0.489
5.750 0.982 1.072 1.202
ELITE 11-15 YEAR 
RATE 15 DAY 30 DAY 45 DAY
6.625 -3.270 -3.180 -3.050
6.500 -3.099 -3.009 -2.879
6.375 -2.871 -2.781 -2.651
6.250 -2.375 -2.285 -2.155
6.125 -2.138 -2.048 -1.918
6.000 -1.898 -1.808 -1.678
5.875 -1.636 -1.546 -1.416
5.750 -1.154 -1.064 -0.934
5.625 -1.150 -1.060 -0.930
5.500 -0.884 -0.794 -0.664
5.375 -0.569 -0.479 -0.349
5.250 -0.055 0.035 0.165
5.125 0.223 0.313 0.443

 

30 Yr. Fixed
6.38% -0.01%
6.13%
7.26%
15 Yr. Fixed
5.90% +0.00%
5.55%
6.59%
30 Yr. Jumbo
6.29% -0.01%
6.14%
7.45%
Mortgage Rates End Week as it Began
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 3:54PM
Last week was a wild one for mortgage rates with the lowest levels in nearly a year on Monday and an abrupt spike after Wednesday’s Fed announcement.  The present week has been completely different with each day seeing minimal change compared to the previous session.  Today was no exception. This was actually a logical outcome based on the morning’s economic data.  PCE inflation–the broadest inflation metric and the Fed’s favorite–came in right in line with forecasts.  If it had been noticeably higher or lower rates would likely have moved up or down accordingly. Top ti… (read more)
 

Mortgage News Daily Rate Change Points
30 Yr. Fixed 6.38% -0.01 0.00
15 Yr. Fixed 5.90% 0.00 0.00
30 Yr. FHA 6.09% +0.03 0.00
30 Yr. Jumbo 6.29% -0.01 0.00
7/6 SOFR ARM 5.82% 0.00 0.00
30 Yr. VA 6.10% +0.02 0.00
Updates Daily – Last Update: 9/26
 

Freddie Mac Rate Change Points
30 Yr. Fixed 6.30% +0.04 0.00
15 Yr. Fixed 5.49% +0.08 0.00
Updates Weekly – Last Update: 9/25

 

Mortgage Bankers Assoc.
30 Yr. Fixed 6.34% -0.05 0.57
15 Yr. Fixed 5.70% +0.07 0.69
30 Yr. Jumbo 6.44% -0.04 0.34
Updates Weekly – Last Update: 9/24
UMBS 30YR 5.0
99.09 -0.05
95.05
100.21
UMBS 30YR 5.5
100.78 +0.01
97.47
101.36
10 YR Treasury
4.184 +0.020
3.738
4.780
Minimal Reaction to PCE Data
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 10:36AM
PCE may be the most relevant inflation report when it comes to assessing progress toward the Fed’s 2% target, but it is not the most relevant report to the bond market. The reporting lag is the key issue.  Today’s report is for the ancient past (August), and we already got CPI/PPI 2 weeks ago. Additionally, CPI/PPI help forecasters hone in on likely PCE… (read more)
 

MBS Price Change
UMBS 4.5 96.95 -0.06
UMBS 5.0 99.09 -0.05
UMBS 5.5 100.78 +0.01
GNMA 4.5 96.86 -0.03
GNMA 5.0 99.45 +0.01
GNMA 5.5 100.71 +0.03
Pricing as of: 9/26 4:16PM EST
 

US Treasury Yield Change
2 YR Treasury 3.643 -0.004
5 YR Treasury 3.770 +0.013
7 YR Treasury 3.963 +0.013
10 YR Treasury 4.184 +0.020
30 YR Treasury 4.764 +0.012
Pricing as of: 9/26 4:16PM EST