Interest rates back up as news settles The 10-year Treasury yield recovered much of its recent decline as fundamentals still point to higher future interest rates. Economic commentary June 11, 2018 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Current yield curve is a good sign for economic growth The yield curve regains its upward slope as recession fears recede. Capital market impact November 22, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthinterest ratesmarket commentary
S&P 500 Index hits six-week winning streak Equity markets continued their climb higher, with the S&P 500 Index finishing at a record high Capital market impact November 18, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Another Fed cut in October, but a pause was signaled The FOMC cut rates again in October while signaling a pause for policy moves unless inflation picks up or growth slows. Economic commentary November 4, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
October Monthly Dashboard: Consumers mostly offsetting the drag from a weaker business sector Trade uncertainty has disrupted activity for U.S. firms while still solid labor market trends boost consumer activity. Economic commentary October 25, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Markets near high despite continued uncertainty Equity markets rose modestly for the second-straight week on strong earnings and hopes for a Brexit deal. Capital market impact October 21, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
September Monthly Dashboard: The Fed is easing, but trade and global growth are holding the economy back The Fed eased again in September as trade tensions and weaker global growth likely still hang over the economy. Economic commentary September 27, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Markets stall despite wave of news Economic data modestly surprised to the upside last week, led by industrial production rebounding in August Capital market impact September 23, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Negative yields: Investing in a brave new world Investors in global debt are paying borrowers for the privilege of lending them money. Capital market impact September 4, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthincome planningmarket commentary
Losing streak continues as recession fears grow Equity markets fell for the fourth-consecutive week due to a sharp intraday selloff on Friday. Capital market impact August 26, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
