Fed Expectations, Inflation Focus & May Market Advantage | Optimal Insights | June 9, 2026
Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights.
In this episode, Jim Glennon and James Cahill deliver the market update, covering the latest jobs report, inflation trends, rate volatility, and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
The episode then transitions to Mike Vough and Brennan O’Connell for a Market Advantage preview, examining May data across origination volume, mortgage rates, product mix, secondary market execution, MSR values, and investor activity.
The team shares their expert opinions and insights into how these factors are shaping the industry and the broader economic landscape.
Subscribe to Market Advantage:
https://www2.optimalblue.com/market-advantage/
Key Points
Stronger-than-expected jobs data and its impact on rates and Fed expectations
Inflation trends, upcoming CPI and PPI reports, and market volatility
May Market Advantage trends across origination and secondary markets
Chapters
00:01 – Welcome and episode overview
02:40 – Market update: jobs report and rate reaction
09:55 – Inflation outlook and Fed policy expectations
16:42 – Market Advantage preview: May origination and rate trends
20:52 – Secondary market insights, MSR values, and investor activity
26:08 – Closing remarks
Optimal Insights Team:
Jim Glennon, SVP, Hedging and Trading Operations
James Cahill, MSF/MSR Account Manager
Mike Vough, SVP, Corporate Strategy
Brennan O’Connell, Director of Data Solutions
Production Team:
Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Alex Kreuter
Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Join us February 1–3 in Scottsdale, Arizona, to hear from Troy Aikman, Bob Broeksmit, Michael Fratantoni, Joe Tyrrell, and other influential voices shaping the future of mortgage. Optional training sessions and a championship golf experience are also available.
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In this episode, Jim Glennon and James Cahill deliver the market update, covering the latest jobs report, inflation trends, rate volatility, and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
The episode then transitions to Mike Vough and Brennan O’Connell for a Market Advantage preview, examining May data across origination volume, mortgage rates, product mix, secondary market execution, MSR values, and investor activity.
The team shares their expert opinions and insights into how these factors are shaping the industry and the broader economic landscape.
Subscribe to Market Advantage:
https://www2.optimalblue.com/market-advantage/
Key Points
Stronger-than-expected jobs data and its impact on rates and Fed expectations
Inflation trends, upcoming CPI and PPI reports, and market volatility
May Market Advantage trends across origination and secondary markets
Chapters
00:01 – Welcome and episode overview
02:40 – Market update: jobs report and rate reaction
09:55 – Inflation outlook and Fed policy expectations
16:42 – Market Advantage preview: May origination and rate trends
20:52 – Secondary market insights, MSR values, and investor activity
26:08 – Closing remarks
Optimal Insights Team:
Jim Glennon, SVP, Hedging and Trading Operations
James Cahill, MSF/MSR Account Manager
Mike Vough, SVP, Corporate Strategy
Brennan O’Connell, Director of Data Solutions
Production Team:
Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Alex Kreuter
Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.
Mentioned in this episode:
Get Ahead of What’s Next at Optimal Blue Summit 2027
The mortgage market keeps moving. Optimal Blue Summit 2027 brings together industry leaders, innovators, economists, and technology experts for three days of market intelligence, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections.
Join us February 1–3 in Scottsdale, Arizona, to hear from Troy Aikman, Bob Broeksmit, Michael Fratantoni, Joe Tyrrell, and other influential voices shaping the future of mortgage. Optional training sessions and a championship golf experience are also available.
Early-bird registration is just $199 through October 31. Register today at Summit.OptimalBlue.com.
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