"Explore the intriguing world of finance as we delve into the relationship between the 30-year fixed mortgage rate and the 30-year Treasury yield. Discover how this 'spread' acts as a financial barometer, reflecting lenders' confidence and investor sentiment. Recently, this spread has hit near-historical highs... but what does this suggest? Shifts in the economy? Changes in investment strategies? And how might this impact the realm of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin? The answers lie just a click away..."
Mortgage-treasury spreads hit historical highs revealing Bitcoin opportunity Mortgage-treasury spreads hit historical highs revealing Bitcoin opportunity
A wide spread indicates tighter credit conditions, with banks and lenders more cautious about lending money due to concerns about borrowers' ability to repay loans or broader economic uncertainties.
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Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:20 pm UTC
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