A Look into the Markets This past week, a leading indicator of labor market health was reported ugly, which helped stocks and bonds perform well. However, we still witnessed some incredible volatility and uncertainty thanks to more Fed member speeches. Let’s walk through what happened and investigate the week ahead. “If I go there will…
A Look into the Markets This past week, we watched the sharpest one-day decline in Treasury rates since 2008. The rate relief was relatively short-lived as uncertainty and volatility reign supreme in the financial markets. Let’s recap what happened and investigate the big news in the week ahead. “I need somebody (Help) not just anybody…
A Look into the Markets This past week, the Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate by .75% and issued its quarterly economic projections. In response, home loan rates ticked up to a new 2022 high. Let’s discuss three things we learned from the Fed Meeting and what to watch in the weeks ahead. “You…
A Look into the Markets After several weeks of higher rates and lower stocks, the financial markets stabilized a bit. Let’s walk through what happened and look into the week ahead. “Enough is enough (is enough)” – No More Tears by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer When Words Don’t Matter “I am more focused on…
A Look into the Markets The financial markets had a rough week, with stocks falling and rates spiking since Fed Chair Powell spoke in Jackson Hole last Friday. Let’s walk through what happened and look into the week ahead. “I guess I’m always hoping that you’ll end this reign – But it’s my destiny to…
A Look into the Markets August has not been kind to bonds and interest rates. Even though the Federal Reserve did not hold a meeting in August and is not slated to raise rates again until the end of September, long-term rates moved higher. Let’s break down what happened and look into the week ahead.…
A Look into the Markets For the past couple of weeks, interest rates remained within a range and haven’t moved higher or lower, seemingly waiting for the next big market event. That event could be next week as Central Bankers around the globe and our Fed Chair Jerome Powell are set to speak at the…
A Look into the Markets This week home loan rates continued to gradually improve since the Fed hiked rates by .75% in both June and July. The elevated chance of a recession and the Fed hiking rates into the slowing economy has pushed rates to the best levels since April. Let’s break down what is…
A Look into the Markets The Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate by .75% in a widely expected move while home loan rates continue to be well off the highest levels in June. Let’s discuss what the Fed Chair Powell said in his press conference and what it means going forward. “You dropped a…
A Look into the Markets The quiet before the storm. This past week, Fed officials were literally “quiet” with no speeches ahead of next week’s Fed Meeting where a .75% rate hike is widely expected. Let’s discuss what will be an important week ahead. “And I’ve made up my mind, I ain’t wasting no more…