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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October 18, 2023
10-16-2023 Rewind to “1979”
———————– Khomeini 1979.  Cruel Iran always has the time.Khomeini took power in 1979 from the Shah.  Instability in the Middle
October 11, 2023
10-09-2023 Will The Terrorist War Move Bears “Down Under?”
———————– Traveling in a fried-out Bear Trend On a steeper trail makes bears like zombiesBiden enables Iran to make billions on Oil
October 11, 2023
10-02-2023 Speed and Curves Often Cause A “Crash”
———————– Steepening goes too fast.  So MBS’ gonna Crash.Higher rates in the long end than the short end annoyed mortgages.  Prices
October 1, 2023
09-25-2023 “Nevermore” Timing is Everything
———————– Listen to Fed’s freeze, whispers sell Bonds, please. Don’t send bears to the path of Nevermore. While Bonds nodded, nearly napping,
October 1, 2023
09-18-2023 Bonds are “Looking Through You”
———————– Fed’s not the same.Fed’s lips are moving.  Bonds cannot hear. Jay’s voice is hounding markets with one of these days markets
October 1, 2023
09-11-2023 Will There Be Crowing or “Dancing in the Moonlight”?
———————– Every trader here is out of sight.  They will scalp, and they will bite.  They keep things loose, Fed keeps
October 1, 2023
09-04-2023 Decelerating US Economy, “War Pigs” Want Mayhem!
———————– Yield curve’s short end hides itself away.  Fed only started the war. Despite the bearish trend, the Fed is stuck with
October 1, 2023
08-28-2023 “I Saw The Sign” It Was High Tech
———————– Bonds saw The Sign, and it opened up their eyes.  They saw The Sign.  Bears are demanding without understanding.Another week
August 24, 2023
08-21-2023 “Rainy Day Women” Who is Getting Stoned Now?
———————– 08-21-2023 “Rainy Day Women” Who is Getting Stoned Now? Data stone you when you’re tryin’ to lock a loan.  Then data
August 16, 2023
08-14-2023 How’s Your Appetite? “Eat the Rich”
———————– Well, rates moved up last morningOn the wrong side of the tradeAnd now Bonds got to thinkin’About all those things
August 10, 2023
08-07-2023 “On Melancholy Hill” May Lower Mortgage Rates
———————– Up on Melancholy Hill, There’s a data tree.  Are they here for bears or bulls? The curve believes that the Fed’s
August 3, 2023
07-31-2023 “Yogi Bear” Oops Boo Boo
———————– Chairman Powell is smarter than the average bear;Chairman Powell is always in the trader’s hair.At the Banker’s Table, you will
July 25, 2023
07-24-2023 Opposing Traffic Causes “Space Truckin” Congestion
———————– Well, we had a lot of luck with Bull Trends We always had a ball with Bears.We’re trading all the crazy
July 23, 2023
07-17-2023 “Tom Sawyer” Will the 10 Yr Yield Be Adventure or
 ———————– 7.17.23 “Tom Sawyer” Will the 10 Yr Yield Be Adventure or Mishap? Inflation warriorMean, old hawk.Today’s Tom Sawyer Mean, new doveAre
July 23, 2023
07-10-2023 Will the Economy “Rock & Roll” Into a Slowdown
———————– 7.10.23 Will the Economy “Rock & Roll” Into a Slowdown Uh, Uh, Flush Flush Ah. Finally, the bears reached our 10
July 23, 2023
07-03-2023 Supreme Court Indicates Not Everything is “Black & White”
———————– 7.3.23 Supreme Court Indicates Not Everything is “Black & White” ——————– The ink is black. The page is white. The
June 27, 2023
06-26-2023 The Markets prepare for “The Launch”
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July 19, 2022
07-18-2022 “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” Trends are on an Unpredicable
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July 12, 2022
07-11-2022 These Times Demand A Hero – Maybe The Incredible Hulk
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June 27, 2022
6-27-2022 ECB May Be Saving It’s Dance Moves for Bulls
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June 21, 2022
6-20-2022 Waiting for The Bulls
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June 14, 2022
6-13-2022 The Economy is “Crawling” Because Everyone is Confused
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June 7, 2022
06-06-2022 “Blanks Spaces” Often Bring New Leaders
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