This week’s Convexity Pulse features special guest Tom Tzitzouris of Strategas, who joins Kirill Krylov and Steven Scheerer to discuss consumer debt strains, the myth of Fed independence, and the implications of balance sheet policy for MBS investors. The team also covers the Rocket–Mr. Cooper merger and its impact on servicing speeds, before turning to the looming wave of AI-driven refinancing that could reshape convexity risk in 2026.

This week’s Convexity Pulse features special guest Tom Tzitzouris of Strategas, who joins Kirill Krylov and Steven Scheerer to discuss consumer debt strains, the myth of Fed independence, and the implications of balance sheet policy for MBS investors. The team also covers the Rocket–Mr. Cooper merger and its impact on servicing speeds, before turning to the looming wave of AI-driven refinancing that could reshape convexity risk in 2026.

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Baird's Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Manager, Kirill A Krylov, PhD, CFA, offers our institutional investors a weekly discussion on the most recent Agency MBS market developments. From regulatory updates and changes in government mortgage programs to convexity-enhancing specified pool features, we highlight the most relevant news for MBS investor consideration. 

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Baird's Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Manager, Kirill A Krylov, PhD, CFA, offers our institutional investors a weekly discussion on the most recent Agency MBS market developments. From regulatory updates and changes in government mortgage programs to convexity-enhancing specified pool features, we highlight the most relevant news for MBS investor consideration. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated is providing this information to you for discussion purposes. The materials do not contemplate or relate to a future issuance of municipal securities. Baird is not recommending that you take any action, and this information is not intended to be regarded as “advice” within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules thereunder. This broadcast contains the current opinions of the hosts and are subject to change. The broadcast is provided for informational purposes only, is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any company, industry or security and should not be considered investment advice or recommendations. Investors should obtain professional advice before making investment decisions. The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results and diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss. All investments carry some level of risk, including loss of principal. Baird is not a legal or tax services provider and you are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of the appropriate professional advisors before taking any action. This broadcast may not be reproduced without expressed permission of Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. Member SIPC.

Baird's Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy &amp; Analytics Manager, Kirill A Krylov, PhD, CFA, offers our institutional investors a weekly discussion on the most recent Agency MBS market developments. From regulatory updates and changes in government mortgage programs to convexity-enhancing specified pool features, we highlight the most relevant news for MBS investor consideration. 

Robert W. Baird &amp; Co. Incorporated is providing this information to you for discussion purposes.  The materials do not contemplate or relate to a future issuance of municipal securities.  Baird is not recommending that you take any action, and this information is not intended to be regarded as “advice” within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules thereunder.  

This broadcast contains the current opinions of the hosts and are subject to change. The broadcast is provided for informational purposes only, is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any company, industry or security and should not be considered investment advice or recommendations. Investors should obtain professional advice before making investment decisions. The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results and diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss. All investments carry some level of risk, including loss of principal. Baird is not a legal or tax services provider and you are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of the appropriate professional advisors before taking any action. This broadcast may not be reproduced without expressed permission of Robert W. Baird &amp; Co. Incorporated. Member SIPC.

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