Rate Environment (November 28, 2016)
Bond markets were hit by a fresh wave of selling as economic data were reported mostly better than expected. Bonds have sold off sharply since Trump’s victory in the presidential election… Read More Here
Read MoreRate Environment (October 24, 2016)
Treasuries rallied as the latest string of economic data fell short of forecasts. Gains were limited, however, as investors await further insight about central bank policies. Read More Here
Read MoreFOMC Leaves Rates Unchanged Again
The Federal Reserve left its policy rate unchanged for a sixth straight meeting, saying it would wait for more evidence of progress toward its goals, while… Read more here
Read MoreRate Environment (August 8, 2016)
Chicago Fed President Evans said a rate increase could be warranted this year as the economy picks up steam, even though he’s still worried inflation is too low. “I do think that perhaps one rate increase could be appropriate this year,” Evans told reporters. Read More Here
Read MoreFOMC Leaves Rates Unchanged; Economic Picture Improving
Once again, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain the target range for federal funds at 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent following a meeting in Washington. Read More Here
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