by Sara Manning-Bracho | Dec 5, 2024 | Market Insights, Sara
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week as the labor market seems to be cooling a little. According to the Labor Department, the number of claims filed rose by 9000. These claims are still consistent with a growth...
by Sara Manning-Bracho | Nov 27, 2024 | Market Insights, Sara
After a successful month of underwriting, investors have shown a strong appetite for municipal bond issues. This week, with the Thanksgiving holiday, the calendar was light. Looking ahead to December, there should only be two heavy weeks of trading with the Christmas...
by Sara Manning-Bracho | Nov 21, 2024 | Market Insights, Sara
The 10-year is trading at 4.40% this morning. We believe we will continue to see pressure on yields to move up. Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports further interest-rate cuts with a cautious approach to avoid moving too quickly or too slowly. She described...
