MMG Weekly: The Quiet Before the Storm

This past week interest rates held steady as the markets brace for the Fed meeting this coming Wednesday. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the big news events ahead. “You might think I’m foolish. Or maybe it’s untrue” – You Might Think, The Cars. The Quiet Period A lot of the big market moves…

MMG Weekly: Rate Spike Attracts Buyers

This past week interest rates ticked up to the highest level since November on continued inflation fears. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the important news in the week ahead. “Enough is enough (is enough) – I can’t go on” – No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer. Lack…

MMG Weekly: Bonds Rocked on Inflation Fears

The bond market and interest rates had a rough week, especially on Wednesday when a high inflation print sent interest rates to the highest levels of the year. Let’s discuss what happened and look at the fallout ahead. “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” – You Dropped a Bomb by the Gap Band. Consumer Prices…

MMG Weekly: Land of Confusion

This past week interest rates moved higher with the 10-year Note yield briefly touching the highest levels of the year. Let’s discuss what has happened the past couple of weeks and look ahead. “This is Land of Confusion” – Land of Confusion by Genesis. The Fed and Rate Cuts A little more than two weeks…