Bond Traders Bet On The Wrong Pony
December 8, 2016
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News from the European Central Bank is not what traders needed or wanted.
Economy
It Was Only A Dream
December 1, 2016
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November might have been a nightmare, but today’s Treasury rates aren’t far off 2015.
The Normalization Of Rates In 2017
December 1, 2016
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What would “normal” rates look like in the coming year, and what events might prevent rates from getting there?
For The Bond Market, It’s Been A Good Run
November 10, 2016
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The lack of liquidity in the bond market has been an ongoing problem, and now the dam seems to be breaking.
GTE By The Numbers
November 7, 2016
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The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big
November 3, 2016
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Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
Earnings Surprises And Worries For Traders
October 27, 2016
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Once the dust settles, why U.S. traders will go back to watching the German market.
Rev-Up For 2017
October 18, 2016
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What do jobs, houses, and autos say about the road ahead for credit unions?
China Makes Headlines Again
October 13, 2016
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In September, China reported a sharper drop in exports than was expected. What does that mean for the bond market?
A Road Map For Reports
October 6, 2016
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What should credit unions expect from Friday’s barrage of economic reports?
It Was Only A Dream
November might have been a nightmare, but today’s Treasury rates aren’t far off 2015.
The Normalization Of Rates In 2017
What would “normal” rates look like in the coming year, and what events might prevent rates from getting there?
For The Bond Market, It’s Been A Good Run
The lack of liquidity in the bond market has been an ongoing problem, and now the dam seems to be breaking.
GTE By The Numbers
The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big
Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
Earnings Surprises And Worries For Traders
Once the dust settles, why U.S. traders will go back to watching the German market.
Rev-Up For 2017
What do jobs, houses, and autos say about the road ahead for credit unions?
China Makes Headlines Again
In September, China reported a sharper drop in exports than was expected. What does that mean for the bond market?
A Road Map For Reports
What should credit unions expect from Friday's barrage of economic reports?
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Bond Traders Bet On The Wrong Pony