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Economic Crossfire: Shutdowns, Trade Tensions & Banking Jitters | Oct. 21
Episode 55
In this episode, the Optimal Insights team dives into the economic turbulence surrounding the ongoing government shutdown, trade tensions with China,…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Future of Home Equity Lending With Andria Lightfoot | Sept. 2025 Data - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue
Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage. Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O'Connell, and Mike Vough kick off the show with a review of …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Trade Tensions Reignite: China and the U.S. Back in the Ring | Oct. 13, 2025
Episode 54
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley discuss the renewed trade tensions between China …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tradeweb’s Justin Monahan on MBS Liquidity | Market Update: Shutdown & Fed Policy
Episode 53
Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Jeff McCarty, James Cahill, and Kevin Foley explore the effects of the governmen…
9 months ago
Inside the Fed’s Mind: Taylor Rule Talk + ACUMA Highlights | Optimal Insights | Sept. 29, 2025
Episode 52
In the first half of this episode, Jim Glennon is joined by Jeff McCarty, Kevin Foley, and Alex Hebner to discuss current market conditions, the pote…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Third Mandate and the Fed's Latest Moves | Optimal Insights | September 22, 2025
Episode 51
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, host Jeff McCarty is joined by Alex Hebner, James Cahill, and Kevin Foley to unpack the Fed’s recent 25-b…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Pulse of the Market: Interest Rates & Forum Reflections | Optimal Insights | September 15, 2025
Episode 50
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and James Cahill discuss inflation trends, labor market revisions…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Maximizing Returns on AI Investments With Seever Sulaiman | August 2025 Data - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue
Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O'Connell, and Mike Vough kick off th…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Lower Rates Ahead? Breaking Down the Economic Signals | Optimal Insights | Sept. 8, 2025
Episode 49
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, James Cahill, and Alex Hebner unpack the latest jobs report, inflation trends,…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Post–Labor Day Market Watch: Fed Drama and Economic Signals | Sept. 2, 2025
Episode 48
Is the FED Cook’d? A look at rate cuts, political pressure, and market reactions.
In this episode, the Optimal Insights team dives into the latest mar…
10 months ago