A Look Into the Markets This past week, interest rates edged higher as financial markets brace for a critical week ahead. Let’s dive into what’s been happening and preview what’s to come. “Everybody’s looking for something” – Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics Tariff Uncertainty Financial markets are still grappling with the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs…
A Look Into the Markets A Look Into the Markets This past week, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, but longer-term interest rates showed improvement. Let’s break down what happened and what we can expect in the week ahead. “We may lose, and we may win. Though we will never be here again.” —…
A Look Into the Markets This past week, interest rates edged slightly higher amid another volatile period. Let’s break down what happened and preview the week ahead. “Where do we go now?” – Sweet Child O’ Mine, Guns N’ Roses. Stock/Bond Relationship: An Unusual Twist Conventional wisdom says when stocks drop, rates should follow as…
A Look Into the Markets This past week, interest rates ticked up slightly after hitting their lowest levels in months. Nothing dramatic, but enough to make you ask: what changed? From tariff whiplash to unexpected government spending, markets reacted—and rates moved accordingly. Let’s break it down. “We live in a land of confusion” – Phil…
This past week, mortgage rates kept their downward momentum, hitting their lowest levels in four months. Let’s break down what’s driving the market and what’s ahead. “Lord, I’m Coming Home to You” – Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Bessent Bond Rally A couple of weeks ago, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set his sights on…