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Roughly Unchanged After Gradual Weakness: Roughly Unchanged After Gradual Weakness Bonds ended the day roughly unchanged despite this morning's stronger start. With the S&P falling back to the lows of the day, we can't really blame asset allocation trading between stocks and bonds. It's easier to blame a mid-day surge in fuel prices (especially after 11am) which may have been related to headlines regarding U.S. missiles striking an oil tanker docked at Kharg Island. All told, it was still a victorious week with yields ending up slightly lower than last Friday. The week ahead is marked by limited data and the pre-FOMC blackout period. Bonds will remain tuned into oil price volatility and potentially to any big swings in stocks. Econ Data / Events Building Permits (Jun) 1.367M vs 1.40M f'cast, 1.41M prev Housing starts number mm (Jun) 1.427M vs 1.31M f'cast, 1.177M prev Import prices mm (Jun) 0.3% vs -0.7% f'cast, 1.9% prev Market Movement Recap 08:46 AM Modestly stronger start despite higher oil/gas. 10yr down 1.9bps at 4.536 and MBS up 1 tick (.03). 12:47 PM Near weakest levels. MBS unchanged and 10yr down 1bp at 4.546 04:12 PM At the weakest levels. MBS down 1 tick (.03) and 10yr down 0.4bps at 4.551 http://dlvr.it/TTbH1T bio.jasonabalos.com

Mortgage Rates End Week at Lows: The good news is that mortgage rates ended the day at their lowest levels of the week. That's welcome news after Monday's rates matched the highest seen since July 2025. Today's improvement came courtesy of weakness in the stock market, which is not necessarily a common or reliable source of inspiration for rates these days. But a majority of this week's drop is tied to back-to-back inflation reports coming in much lower than expected. The bad news goes back to the long-term highs seen on Monday. In a short-term context, we've definitely seen solid improvement since then. In the bigger picture, however, this week's lows are still pretty close to the longer-term highs. [thirtyyearmortgagerates] http://dlvr.it/TTbCBH bio.jasonabalos.com

Your backyard might be in the back of your home, but that doesn’t mean it should be at the back of your mind! 😉 From lush greenery and vibrant flowers to eye-catching elements, check out our favorite backyard landscaping ideas. 🤩 #Landscaping #BackyardLandscaping #BackyardLandscapingDesigns #BackyardLandscapingIdeas #dfwrealtor #dfwrealestate #homesforsale #friscohomes #jasonabalos #planorealestate #justlisted #openhouse #justsold https://bio.jasonabalos.com

Plano-based JCPenney to close 50-year-old store in North Texas: The JCPenney store at Fort Worth’s Ridgmar Mall will close November 1, 2026, the Plano-based retailer says. http://dlvr.it/TTbBzD bio.jasonabalos.com

Before the left, we asked World Cup fan what they’ll miss most about Texas: The World Cup has officially moved on from Dallas, but before fans headed home, we asked them one last question: 🇺🇸 What will you remember most about Texas? From Texas barbecue and friendly strangers to massive highways and "everything is bigger," visitors from around the world shared the moments — and surprises — they'll be taking home with them. What will you rememberfrom your World Cup summer? ⬇️ 📹: Shannon Worley / Social video producer http://dlvr.it/TTbDjW bio.jasonabalos.com #dfwrealtor #dfwre #jasonabalos

Dallas pizza purveyor Cane Rosso to open cocktail lounge in Frisco: An ice cream shop in Frisco is closing, to be replaced by a new bar: Cow Tipping Creamery, a soft-serve shop located at 3685 The Star Blvd. at The Star in Frisco, has closed after a decade. Its final day was July 14. http://dlvr.it/TTb9Wx bio.jasonabalos.com

New relief fund launches for 2026 Texas Hill Country flood victims: Texans looking to support Hill Country neighbors affected by floods over the past few days can turn to the same organization they did for the July 2025 floods: The Community Foundation of the Hill Country has launched a new Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund that is accepting donations now. http://dlvr.it/TTbDBD bio.jasonabalos.com

Dallas' historic Inwood Theatre extends run with new 3-year lease deal: Dallas' storied Inwood Theatre will remain open for at least three more years after its operator, Landmark Theatres, reached a short-term lease agreement with its landlord. http://dlvr.it/TTb6hW bio.jasonabalos.com