Today’s links explaining why stocks up and bonds down. But not all bonds: mortgage bonds steady, keeping rates low.

Outlook for Nov 21-25 Concise guide to rates, econ data, stocks, loan limits, Europe.

Today’s links. Some halloween stuff in with the serious stuff. -Bonds Beat Stocks: 1981-2011 (TheBigPicture) -Great summary of underwater refi plan (FT Alphaville) -CHARTS on Case Shiller Home Price Numbers (Bespoke) -Intriguing Policy From Chicago Fed Pres (Bonddad) -11 Ways To Ghost-Proof Your House (InmanNews) -5 Most Profitable Horror Movies Ever Made (Minyanville)

Today’s Originations links on the fourth quarter stock outlook, loan limit battle in Washington, and fallout from EU’s big decision.

Rates dropped .125% last week but are still up .25% from all-time record lows set the week of October 3. Next week is huge for U.S. economic data, corporate earnings, and Eurozone debt crisis updates.

Stocks were down and rates/bonds nearly flat on the day after Greeks rioting to protest more austerity, and investors await outcome of Eurozone crisis talks. Economic fundamentals are back seat for now. Links below.

Rates rose .125% last week after a .25% climb the week before. Rates are up .375% in the past two weeks, but still extremely low. My WeeklyBasis prediction last week was even rates as markets “start with rates up slightly on perception of progress in Europe, then fade.”

Today’s linkfest on monetary and stock outlook, latest mortgage guidelines, and Wall Street ice cream flavors.

Like countless others, I’m an eternal fan of Michael Lewis. He’s been a reliable and entertaining chronicler of finance, technology and sports for decades, and he’s still going strong with books, magazine articles, and now movie scripts. Here’s a feature piece on him.

Today’s links on Obama’s Buffet tax plan, religion in markets (seriously), home selling tips, and more…