Every year or so, a trend forecaster (or a paint company) will decide on a "new neutral." Though the shade changes (you'll remember gray had quite a long time in the spotlight), the element all these colors have in common is that they play well with others.
Lately, there have been some studies going around that seem to prove that taking a warm bath before bed can help you sleep better (although according to Time.com, 20-minute showers could possibly work too). The theory behind it is that taking a bath raises your body temperature, which then drops after you get out and dry off—that, in turn, can help induce and improve your sleep. As someone who struggles to sleep through the night, I wanted to put this theory to the test myself, to see if it could actually have an effect on me.
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Unfortunately, we won't really know until after this week is over, but if today is any indication, bond markets look like they're willing to consider another run at the best levels of 2017 . 10yr yields made it as low as 2.21% today, a mere 4bps higher than the important 2.17% technical level seen in the days following the US presidential election (yields created a "gap" by closing at 2.15% on Nov 10th and opening at 2.17% on Nov 14th--such gaps are considered significant from a technical perspective). Today's strength wasn't apparent from the outset. Although bonds did pick up some ground during the overnight session, the initial reaction to the 8:30am economic data took us right back in line with Friday's latest levels. The weakness was short-lived . Treasuries...(read more)
Posted To: MBS Commentary
Unfortunately, we won't really know until after this week is over, but if today is any indication, bond markets look like they're willing to consider another run at the best levels of 2017 . 10yr yields made it as low as 2.21% today, a mere 4bps higher than the important 2.17% technical level seen in the days following the US presidential election (yields created a "gap" by closing at 2.15% on Nov 10th and opening at 2.17% on Nov 14th--such gaps are considered significant from a technical perspective). Today's strength wasn't apparent from the outset. Although bonds did pick up some ground during the overnight session, the initial reaction to the 8:30am economic data took us right back in line with Friday's latest levels. The weakness was short-lived . Treasuries...(read more)Joe Gebbia, the co-founder and chief product officer of Airbnb, is putting his degree from the Rhode Island School of Design to good use. His collegiate interest in furniture design led to the creation of a co-branded line of modular furniture for Airbnb and Bernhardt.
Name: Caroline Rodrigues @shopmercimilo @rebelandquillobjects
Location: Mt. Washington, Los Angeles
Size: 2 bed, 2 bath
Years lived in: 1 year, renting
Caroline and her husband, Jason, have designed their home in a way that strongly reflects their personality and aesthetic. After moving from New York City back to their home state of California, the couple took every opportunity to feel more connected to nature. They settled into the Mt. Washington neighborhood, which they consider their to be a hidden gem of Los Angeles.
Name: Eva, her fiancée and their cat
Location: Williamsburg — Brooklyn, New York
The basics: 6.5 years, rented | 450 square feet
Eva has been in her studio for almost seven years, which is like 64 in renter's years. But it all makes sense when you consider she's acquired two of the most covetable New York real estate finds: a space to oneself (at least, until your partner moves in) and a very chill landlord. Making the most of aforementioned chillness, Eva and Delaney have filled their space with temporary fixes and impressive DIYs.
