Forecast for the Week 
- Economic news kicks off on Wednesday with the ADP National Employment Report and Productivity numbers from the fourth quarter of 2016.
- As usual, weekly Initial Jobless Claims will be released on Thursday.
- On Friday, look for the Jobs Report for February, which includes Non-farm Payrolls, Average Hourly Earnings, the Unemployment Rate and the Average Work Week.
When you see these Bond prices moving higher, it means home loan rates are improving. When Bond prices are moving lower, home loan rates are getting worse.
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 Bond prices were driven downward recently as Stock markets posted record highs. Despite the volatility, home loan rates are still in attractive territory
Chart: Fannie Mae 3.5% Mortgage Bond (Friday, March 03, 2017)
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Effective Opening Lines for Email
Most of us use email every day to promote a product, service or new idea. While email can be an effective way to open a “sales” dialogue, some opening lines are more engaging than others. Consider the following attention-getters that suggest your email is worth reading:
“I can help you solve ______ by ______.” Chances are yours isn’t the only email your prospect will receive today. Jumping right into your value proposition and providing immediate proof with reliable data is a winning opening.
“Is ______ a priority for you right now?” Starting with a question gives prospects something to think about and respond to. If they reply, you’ll get a sense of their needs, so you can tailor a specific response.
“Congratulations on ______.” Whether your prospect has started a new venture, won an award or made a company change, this line is a great way to kick off an exchange with other professionals or potential referral partners. It shows you’re celebrating and care about their success.
“I came across this blog post/e-book/case study/infographic and thought you’d find it valuable.” This can be one of the most effective ways to reach new prospects, referral partners or even existing clients you’ve been meaning to get in touch with. You’re adding value and demonstrating your professionalism and care.
Think of the opening line of your next email, and use it to drive reader’s curiosity into the rest of the email to find out what’s next. Check out this link for even more email opening lines.
Feel free to forward these helpful tips to your team, clients or colleagues.
Source: HubSpot
Economic Calendar for the Week of March 06 – March 10
|
Date
|
ET
|
Economic Report
|
For
|
Estimate
|
Actual
|
Prior
|
Impact
|
| Wed. March 08 |
08:15
|
ADP National Employment Report |
Feb
|
NA
|
246K
|
HIGH
|
|
| Wed. March 08 |
08:30
|
Productivity |
Q4
|
NA
|
1.3%
|
Moderate
|
|
| Thu. March 09 |
08:30
|
Jobless Claims (Initial) |
3/4
|
NA
|
NA
|
Moderate
|
|
| Fri. March 10 |
08:30
|
Non-farm Payrolls |
Feb
|
NA
|
227K
|
HIGH
|
|
| Fri. March 10 |
08:30
|
Unemployment Rate |
Feb
|
NA
|
4.8%
|
HIGH
|
|
| Fri. March 10 |
08:30
|
Hourly Earnings |
Feb
|
NA
|
0.1%
|
HIGH
|
|
| Fri. March 10 |
08:30
|
Average Work Week |
Feb
|
NA
|
34.4
|
HIGH
|
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