Chinese Stocks Surge While Greece Optimism Grows
July 9, 2015
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Hopefully, U.S. traders are not really focusing on Chinese markets. Why optimism over Greece in Europe is growing also is unclear.
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Will Greek Voters Say “Yes” Or “No” To Proposed Austerity Measures?
July 2, 2015
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Regardless of what happens in Europe, we can expect one outcome on Monday.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe
June 25, 2015
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The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless
June 18, 2015
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This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
June 11, 2015
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Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
Bonds Still Present No Gift
June 4, 2015
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The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
China Blue
May 28, 2015
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Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
May 21, 2015
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The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
A Hope For Calm
May 12, 2015
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Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
Two Roads Crossing
May 6, 2015
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Credit unions are increasing their holdings in securities available-for-sale while banks are increasing their holdings in securities held-to-maturity. How do these different strategies relate to price risk?
Will Greek Voters Say “Yes” Or “No” To Proposed Austerity Measures?
Regardless of what happens in Europe, we can expect one outcome on Monday.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe
The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless
This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
Bonds Still Present No Gift
The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
China Blue
Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
A Hope For Calm
Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
Two Roads Crossing
Credit unions are increasing their holdings in securities available-for-sale while banks are increasing their holdings in securities held-to-maturity. How do these different strategies relate to ...
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Chinese Stocks Surge While Greece Optimism Grows