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Grau Perspective | 30F 5.750% 7/1A[Int Only] 5.375%

March 31, 2008

Chris Grau

Chicago PMI | Reported 48.2 | Est 46.7 | Prior 44.5 | ELEVATED

The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index for March reported above estimates.  The survey results signal more economic restraint and concern about the health of the economy.  Mortgage Bonds have not reacted much to the news, currently we are +3bp on the day.  Henry Paulson the Treasury Secretary is currently speaking about more mortgage reform and regulation requirements for our industry.   This week is full of ELEVATED economic reports.  Hold on to your hats!

ISM Index | Reported [Tue 4.1] | Est 48.2 | Prior 48.3 | ELEVATED

ADP Employment Report | Reported [Wed 4.2] | Est -23,000 | Prior -23,000 | ELEVATED

Crude Inventories | Reported [Wed 4.2] | Prior 88,000 | MODEST

Initial Jobless Claims | Reported [Thu 4.3] | Est 360,000 | Prior 366,000 | MODEST

ISM Services Index | Reported [Thu 4.3] | Est 49.2 | Prior 49.3 | MODEST

Unemployment Rate | Reported [Fri 4.4] | Est 5.0% | Prior 4.8% | ELEVATED

Hourly Earnings | Reported [Fri 4.4] | Est 0.3% | Prior 0.3% | ELEVATED

Average Work Week | Reported [Fri 4.4] | Est 33.7 | Prior 33.7 | ELEVATED

Non-Farm Payroll | Reported [Fri 4.4] | Est -40,000 | Prior -63,000 | ELEVATED

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