Expect Drama In December
September 7, 2017
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Uncertainties regarding a new Fed chair, the debt ceiling, budget, and tax reform make it unlikely there will be a carefree Christmas.
Economy
Markets Remain Calm Despite Headline Noise
September 4, 2017
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the market trends that impact the credit union investment portfolio.
Turns Out, All Real Estate Might Not Be Local
September 1, 2017
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With housing trends skewing national in scope, concerns arise that a bubble could blow up.
3 Areas Of Unpredictability
August 24, 2017
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Stocks, bonds, and the debt ceiling. There’s a lot fueling a sense of economic uneasiness.
Another Phase For Bond Traders
August 3, 2017
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A snapshot of the bond market reveals bullish speculators are back.
Will The Fed Tighten Again This Year? Or Ever?
July 27, 2017
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Yesterday’s FOMC statement has bond traders thinking Fed tightening might be over.
All Ears On Draghi
July 20, 2017
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Speculative bond traders see in Europe the opportunity to put the market back on track.
The Wedding Guest
July 6, 2017
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Why some traders are worried about President Trump’s visit to Europe for the G-20 summit.
Is The World Going Flat?
July 1, 2017
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Shorter-term rates have moved higher, but the bumps in the overnight rate have had little impact past the two-year note.
An Assessment Of The Amazon Effect
June 22, 2017
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Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods is not a game-changer for inflation or Fed policy.
Markets Remain Calm Despite Headline Noise
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the market trends that impact the credit union investment portfolio.
Turns Out, All Real Estate Might Not Be Local
With housing trends skewing national in scope, concerns arise that a bubble could blow up.
3 Areas Of Unpredictability
Stocks, bonds, and the debt ceiling. There's a lot fueling a sense of economic uneasiness.
Another Phase For Bond Traders
A snapshot of the bond market reveals bullish speculators are back.
Will The Fed Tighten Again This Year? Or Ever?
Yesterday's FOMC statement has bond traders thinking Fed tightening might be over.
All Ears On Draghi
Speculative bond traders see in Europe the opportunity to put the market back on track.
The Wedding Guest
Why some traders are worried about President Trump’s visit to Europe for the G-20 summit.
Is The World Going Flat?
Shorter-term rates have moved higher, but the bumps in the overnight rate have had little impact past the two-year note.
An Assessment Of The Amazon Effect
Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods is not a game-changer for inflation or Fed policy.
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Expect Drama In December