06/25/2009
This week rates have been holding steady in light of the fact that the Treasury is selling off Treasury Bonds to create capital. This creates competition, as money that goes into the treasury market could have gone into bonds and helped lower rates. Perhaps the Fed has been buying mortgage bonds, or will buy the treasury bonds to help clear the supply. See my post below about supply and demand.
Tags: Concord ca, contra costa, rates
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