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…

MMG Weekly: Fed Rate Cuts Coming…So They Say

The Federal Reserve met this week and reaffirmed rate cuts are coming but, how many and why? Let’s discuss what happened and look into the week ahead. “Communication breakdown, it’s always the same Havin’ a nervous breakdown, a-drive me insane”…Communication Breakdown by Led Zeppelin Mixed Fed Messages On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve met and decided…

MMG Weekly: Higher Prices Dominate the Markets

This past week interest rates ticked up, amidst higher inflation numbers and U.S. debt being sold. Let’s look at what happened as we approach the important Fed Meeting next week. “Wanna make the world dance, Forget about the Price tag” Price Tag by Jessie J Consumer Prices Remain Elevated The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for…

MMG Weekly: Good Week for Rates and Housing

A good week for rates as they ticked to the best levels in a month. Let’s discuss where they are headed, why and what’s next. “It feels good, yeah. It feels good” – Feels Good by Tony! Toni! Tone! Fed Says Higher for Longer – Mortgage Rates Improve There was nothing stopping rates from improving…

MMG Weekly: Lessons Learned as March Begins

This past week, interest rates held steady amidst a slew of market-moving events. Let’s discuss what happened and see what lies in the week ahead. “I gotta go back, back, back to school again” – Back to School Again, The Four Tops Fed Has Been Right Over the past couple of months, the bond market…

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…