I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and were surrounded by friends and family. Here’s a little history about the Thanksgiving Holiday: Sarah Joseph Hale campaigned for a national Thanksgiving in the United States during the 19th century, eventually winning President Abraham Lincoln’s support in 1863. He and subsequent presidents proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving…
A Look into the Markets This week, interest rates touched the lowest levels in two months on the idea that inflation may have peaked. Let’s break down what happened and look into Thanksgiving Week. “Well I’m going down. Down, down, down, down, down” Going Down by Jeff Back 10-yr Note Touches 3.67% The 10-yr Note…
A Look into the Markets This week, interest rates moved a bit sideways after Election Day and only added to the uncertainty as ballots continue to be counted. Let’s discuss what happened and look into the week ahead. “Pull my shirt off and pray – we’re coming up on re-election day” – Election Day by…
A Look into the Markets This week interest rates revisited 2022 highs in response to the Fed meeting, where the Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate by .75%. Let’s discuss what happened and investigate the week ahead. “You had me shaking and you shook me all night long” – You Shook Me All Night…
A Look into the Markets This past week we watched interest rates improve nicely on the notion that central banks around the globe will be hiking rates less going forward. Let’s break down what happened this week as we approach the important Fed meeting next Wednesday. “Every breath you take, And every move you make,…
A Look into the Markets This past week we watched the 10-year yield hit a fresh 14-year high, closing above 4.00%. As a result, home loan rates also ticked higher. Let’s discuss what happened and investigate the week ahead. “Can you take me high enough? It’s never over and yesterday is just a memory” -…
A Look into the Markets This past week, we witnessed the highest consumer inflation reading in 40 years and the markets responded. Let’s walk through what happened and investigate the week ahead. “Inflation…everybody knows what it is.” – Inflation Rock by Eagle Park Slim Consumer Prices Still Rising On Thursday, the Personal Consumption Index (CPI)…
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…