Okay, we are starting the new year. So far, it looks like it might be a little rough out there. The Stock Market has had a ton of volatility (and certainly has taken a bite out of our retirement and…
Due to the holidays, let me make this short and sweet. The 10-year continued its downward trend once more. Rates are moving lower; and the stock market has been getting beat up daily. Like everything in life, this too shall…
The 10-year yield moved up slightly this past week. Stepping back a bit, rates are holding low due to the Brexit issues, the low German 10-year, concern of lower earnings, concern over the 2-year yield being higher than the 5-year,…
Taking a look at the chart below, it is very apparent that the 10-year yield has dropped significantly since early November. It appears it has dropped about as fast as it ran up back in late August. Not sure there…
Once more, the 10-year yield remained flat. Brexit and trade war concerns continue; while the FED is sending mixed signals. All of these things lead to some uncertainly; which then leads to pressure keeping interest rates low. Incremental Improvements can…
We saw the 10-year yield drop again this past week. At this point, several factors are keeping pressure on rates to the downside. These include: The Stock Market woes Brexit issues Tariffs Fear of an economic slowdown here and abroad…
The 10-year yield dropped a bit over the last week. Going forward, the pressure is still pushing rates higher with the FED announcing their intentions. However, the White House is making it clear that they are not too happy about…
The 10-year yield bounced back up this past week. I took a look at the chart; and it is now nearing the high from early October. As always, many factors affect rates. This time I suggest the stock market was the…
Okay, we definitely are seeing some volatility from the stock market as it continues its downward trend. As investors were selling off some of their stock holdings, money flowed into the bond market looking for safer footing. The 10-year yield…
Although we did not see a huge jump in the 10-year yield last week, I want to reflect a bit as I see some confusion. The overall stock market got hit fairly hard during the same time-frame. Normally, we would…