Macro Market Update

A distinctive and entertaining segment where Les Parker combines sharp market analysis with creative music parodies to deliver insights into economic and industry trends. Using clever lyrics set to popular tunes, Les breaks down complex topics like interest rates, bond market movements, and economic conditions in a way that’s both engaging and memorable. This unique blend of humor, creativity, and expertise makes TMSpotlight a listener favorite, offering mortgage professionals not just valuable insights but also a fresh perspective on the forces shaping the industry.

 

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July 21, 2024
“Espresso” Brewing Liquidity Issues – TMSpotlight by Les Parker
07-15-2024 “Espresso” Brewing Liquidity Issues ———————— The markets movin’ in a tight range.  Isn’t that sweet?  Try not to sleep. 
July 13, 2024
Liquidity is running dry, “It’s So Lonesome it Could Cry.” –
07-08-2024 Liquidity is running dry, “It’s So Lonesome it Could Cry.” ——————— Hear that lonesome Repo well. It sounds too
July 7, 2024
Affordability Remains an Obstacle and Servicing values will Drop, it’s a
06-24-2024 Affordability Remains an Obstacle and Servicing values will Drop, it’s a “Ball of Confusion” ———– People selling out, people buying in
June 22, 2024
Bond “Barracuda” – TMSpotlight by Les Parker
06-17-2024 Bond “Barracuda” —————— Bears, this is the end; Bulls rise up again – to reign They had to take
June 17, 2024
Is Data “Tutti” or “Fruiti”? – TMSpotlight by Les Parker
06-10-2024 Is Data “Tutti” or “Fruiti”? ————————- “Little Richard, what about the data-sensitive market?” Tutti Frutti, go uppie. Tutti frutti,
June 17, 2024
“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” Hesitation, Higher Yields, or More Interest. Hard
06-03-2024 “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” Hesitation, Higher Yields, or More Interest. Hard Choices. ————————– It’s getting to the point, Jay
June 17, 2024
The Fed Leaves US “Right Where You Left Me” – TMSpotlight
05-27-2024 The Fed Leaves US “Right Where You Left Me” —————- Links break up, links get married. Cycles get born,
June 9, 2024
Countries In Recession Won’t Be “Lonely Boy” – TMSpotlight by
05-20-2024 Countries In Recession Won’t Be  “Lonely Boy” ————————- Any old report keeps us waiting.  Waiting, waiting.  Powell’s a Lonely
June 9, 2024
High Hopes Or Decay For the Long Haul – TMSpotlight by
05-13-2024 “High Hopes” Or Decay For the Long Haul ———————– At a higher altitude, QT unfurled. Bulls reached the High
May 27, 2024
Bad Data is “Criminal” by Les Parker
05-06-2024 Bad Data is “Criminal” ——————— The data hustle, they’re no good at all. Moves like a loser, they are mixed,
May 1, 2024
The Bears Ask, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Les
04-29-2024 The Bears Ask, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” —————————– Parker told us long ago There’s a calm before the storm He
April 23, 2024
04-22-2024 Rattle Rates and Do “The Twist” by Les Parker
04-22-2024 Rattle Rates and Do “The Twist” —————————- Come on, Jay Powell. Let’s do the twist. Come on, Yellen. Let’s do the
April 16, 2024
04-15-2024 “Everybody’s Talking At Me” Bears Listen to the “Conflict Conversation”
04-15-2024 “Everybody’s Talking At Me” Bears Listen to the “Conflict Conversation”  ——————————- Everybody’s Talkin’ at Bonds. They don’t hear a word they’re sayin’ Only the
April 9, 2024
04-08-2024 Rates and the Sun Are Having a “Total Eclipse of
04-08-2024 Rates and the Sun Are Having a “Total Eclipse of the Heart” —————————- (Turn around, Bear lines) Every now
April 2, 2024
04-01-2024 “We Will Rock You” It’s Another Gold BRIC in the
04-01-2024 “We Will Rock You” It’s Another Gold BRIC in the Wall ———————— BRICS want a race. Chasing Bucks Can all over
March 26, 2024
03-25-2024 “Times Like These” Make You Look At Your Options by
03-25-2024 “Times Like These” Make You Look At Your Options ——————— Jay’s on a one-way motorway He’s an ease that drives
March 19, 2024
03-18-2024 Inflation Has the “Folsom Prison Blues”
03.18.24 Inflation Has the “Folsom Prison Blues” ——————— Hello, I’m Jerome Cash I hear inflation comin’, it’s rolling round the bend.
March 11, 2024
03-11-2024 “We Will Rock You” It’s Another Gold BRIC in the
3-11-24 “We Will Rock You” It’s Another Gold BRIC in the Wall ———————— BRICS want a race. Chasing Bucks Can
March 6, 2024
03-04-2024 The War Between Bulls and Bears Brings So Many “Questions”
3.04.24 The War Between Bulls and Bears Brings So Many “Questions” ——————— Why do Bears never get an answer when
March 6, 2024
02-26-2024 Bears May Find “Trouble Every Day”
2.26.24 Bears May Find “Trouble Every Day” ——————————— Well, CASH about to get UPSET From watchin’ Jay’s DELAY. He’s checkin’
March 6, 2024
02-19-2024 China on Population, “Take It Easy”
2.19.24 China on Population, “Take It Easy” —————————- Well, we’re buying down the locks. Trying to loosen our loans. Got
February 13, 2024
02-12-24 Fed Gives Bears “Just What I (They) Needed”
———————– I don’t mind correcting here, waiting all the time. Bonds are waiting for the Fed to see inflation crashing
February 5, 2024
02-05-24 When Does A “Zombie” Stop Fighting?
———————– Another model’s breaking Hard to take it over.The Fed is finished raising rates, yet the fight between the Bond
January 29, 2024
01-29-24 “Break The Rules” To Break The Ice Jam
———————– Erratic buys Blow our minds Bears feel alright What does mechanical trading, dipping volatility, and bubbling crude tell us?