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Caution Still Necessary in Stagnant Job Market

Caution Still Necessary in Stagnant Job Market

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) numbers were released this week from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating that there were 7.15 million jobs opened at the end of November. This number was lower than the 7.6 million economists forecasted for the...
Bond Market Likes Soft Economic News

Bond Market Likes Soft Economic News

Treasuries edged lower today after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced October and November job reports. While this month’s numbers, up 64,000, were better than expected, they couldn’t offset October’s loss of 105,000 jobs, resulting in a net loss of 41,000 jobs...
The Bond Market Keeps an Eye on the Big Picture

The Bond Market Keeps an Eye on the Big Picture

While investors wait for the results of the FOMC meeting and an anticipated cut, the bond market is keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Bond yields are not going along with the program, as yields are up across the curve. Today, the 10-year Treasury reached 4.20%,...
The Fed Watch Is On

The Fed Watch Is On

Traders are very optimistic that the Federal Reserve Committee will cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting on December 10th. According to CME (1), a Fed watch tool, the odds are currently at 89.4% that there will be a cut. While December is historically a...
Do We Have A Double Economy Right Now?

Do We Have A Double Economy Right Now?

Investors have notably increased their investments in artificial intelligence stocks this year, capitalizing on the surge in AI-related sectors and the market’s recent highs, resulting in record levels of investment. Furthermore, the recent earnings season has...