Forecast for the Week 
- Weekly Initial Jobless Claims will be released Thursday, as usual.
To go one step further, a red “candle” means that MBS worsened during the day, while a green “candle” means MBS improved during the day. Depending on how dramatic the changes are on any given day, this can cause rate changes throughout the day, as well as on the rate sheets we start with each morning.
As you can see in the chart below, Mortgage Bonds moved in a sideways pattern in recent weeks, keeping home loan rates in attractive territory.
Chart: Fannie Mae 3.5% Mortgage Bond (Friday March 4, 2016)
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4 Fixes for Sales Slumps
Every business has its cycles. Whether you have a seasonal business and know a lull is coming or a slow month has taken you by surprise, here are four things you can do to proactively and productively make the most of slow times.
Add additional services or products. Your primary product or service isn’t the only asset your business has. Service businesses have “knowledge assets” to offer newcomers or customers via site visits or training camps. Building owners can rent space for events. And, almost anyone with specialized information can be a paid speaker or consultant. All of these activities showcase your expertise and introduce you to potential new clients and partners.
Implement a Contact Management System. Make sure you know who your customers are, where they come from, and what motivates them. Take time to collect, input and manage a customer database. While the initial setup can seem daunting, routine data collection gets easier, and the rewards pay off because you can focus your energy on prospects with real potential.
Ramp up marketing. Your slow season is the perfect time to create a marketing schedule and concentrate on effective campaigns. Stay in touch with customers by sending helpful ideas and resources on a regular basis. Then, when clients are ready to do business, they’ll remember your name.
Host an event. Partnering with local businesses, arts organizations or charitable groups can bring name recognition and foot traffic. Events are great to give out samples, demo services or share knowledge.
With a little extra effort, you can transform a sales slump into a business boon!
Please feel free to pass these helpful tips along to your team, clients and colleagues.
Source: American Express OPEN Forum
Economic Calendar for the Week of March 07 – March 11
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Date
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ET
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Economic Report
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For
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Estimate
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Actual
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Prior
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Impact
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| Thu. March 10 |
08:30
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Jobless Claims (Initial) |
3/05
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NA
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NA
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Moderate
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