MMG Weekly: Fed Minutes Released

This past week interest rates ticked up to the highest level of the year, as the Minutes from the Fed’s last meeting were released. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the week ahead. Minute by Minute – The Doobie Brothers Fed Meeting Minutes Released Last week’s main event was the release of the Minutes…

MMG Weekly: Inflation News Gives Bonds the Blues

This past week interest rates spiked to the highest levels since November. Let’s review what happened and what to watch for in the week ahead. “Can you take me higher?” – Creed Higher inflation, Higher rates The high-impact Consumer Price Index (CPI), a closely watched gauge of consumer inflation, was reported higher than expectations. The…

MMG Weekly: Little News, Little Movement

This past week there were only a few economic reports for markets to digest. As a result, rates remain stuck near key levels. Let’s talk about what happened and look at next week’s calendar as things heat up. “Stuck in the middle with you” – Stealers Wheel Volatility Continues Interest rates have moved all over…

MMG Weekly: Rates Improve to Finish January

This past week the Federal Reserve paused a hike of rates for the fourth consecutive time. Interest rates ticked down to the best levels in nearly a month. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the events to watch next week. “Nobody told me there’d be days like these” – Nobody Told Me – John…