Chasing Yields
Our latest musings about actions and events affecting the investment landscape
What is an NDFI in the Lending Market?
Last week, regional bank stocks took a hit as two US banks reported trouble with bad loans—Zions Bancorp in Utah and Western Alliance in AZ.
Fear Gauge Rises Again
After a relatively drama-free stock market for the last several months, the new standoff between the US and China has escalated investors’ fears to a heightened level.
Gold, Today’s Safe-Haven Asset
With the price of an ounce of gold reaching record-breaking new highs, currently $ 4,070 as I write, it remains the primary safe-haven asset, along with the dollar.
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Treasuries Drift Higher as Rate Cut News Sinks In
Treasury yields are mixed as bond buyers assessed future growth and inflation issues following yesterday’s quarter-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and their hints of two additional cuts by year’s end.
Yields Make Big Moves After Inflation and Jobs Data
This week, we’ve seen a significant rise in jobless claims, reaching the highest level in 4 years, as reported by the Labor Department. This, coupled with the August consumer price index surging by 2.9%, a faster pace than the two previous months, has had a profound effect on the market.
Not Seeing What You’re Looking for in the Fixed-Income Marketplace? Something to Think About
In a $4Trillion municipal bond marketplace, finding a bond that matches your investing parameters can be challenging without some assistance from the pros. Our team, with over three decades of bond trading experience, has all the tools and resources you need to meet your specific investment goals.
The Cost of Waiting: Are You Paying to Wait?
In our previous columns, we’ve often addressed a major pitfall for bond investors: the attempt to out-guess the market.
A Tide of Money on the Sidelines
As the earnings season starts to wind down, investors have been mostly optimistic about what’s come out to date, which has helped to keep momentum in the stock market moving forward.
Yields Continue To Decrease
Treasury yields are lower today as investors digest the latest economic news showing inflation is cooler than anticipated. Yields were down across the board as I write:30yr – 4.822% 10yr – 4.233% 2yr – 3.681%Thursday, we anticipate the release of the Producer Price...
Rate Cut This Week – Does it Really Matter?
A Federal Reserve rate cut this month can be significant depending on various factors. Generally, it aims to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper, which encourages spending and investment.
Why are my bond values down when stocks are up and Treasuries are holding steady?
Investors may be puzzled about why bond values are declining while stocks soar and Treasuries hold steady. However, this situation presents a compelling opportunity for savvy investors.
Bond Market Still Concerned About Inflation
The bond market sold off today, with fresh concerns about the outlook for inflation after the June CPI showed prices rose the most since the beginning of the year, and continued threats from President Trump to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.