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“Bund Yields Bounced Last Week” – WSJ
“Bund Yields Bounced Last Week” – WSJ 5 Minute Read This was the curious headline in the Wall Street Journal recently talking about how German 10-year government bond yields (affectionately known as “Bunds”) climbed 0.15% in one week. That’s quite a move. But what wasn’t talked about is what the yield climbed too. As you can…
Read MoreTrend Alert: Is Eating Out Taking A Bigger Bite Out Of Your Budget?
Trend Alert: Is Eating Out Taking A Bigger Bite Out Of Your Budget? One of the biggest expenses for any family is the cost of food. If you like to cook, that cost is borne out in your monthly grocery bill. But if you’re pressed for time and don’t like to cook every day, you’ll…
Read MoreOil Prices Spike: What’s The Impact On A Recession?
Oil Prices Spike: What’s The Impact On A Recession? Saudi Arabia’s key oil fields were attacked this past weekend, knocking out 50% of their daily oil production. Oil prices spiked 10% as a result, and you’ve probably noticed that the cost of gas for your car immediately jumped as well! With all the talk of…
Read MoreWhy We Are Seeing Declining Rates Lead To Higher Stock Prices Right Now
Why We Are Seeing Declining Rates Lead to Higher Stock Prices Right Now On Thursday, September 12, the European Central Bank cut interest rates and re-activated its program to buy government bonds. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month. Both of these moves are to help “stave…
Read MoreMonthly Employment Statistics: It’s Time For The Payroll Report!
Monthly Employment Statistics: It’s Time For The Payroll Report! On the first Friday of every month, the government releases employment statistics for the previous month. The financial press always seems to build these releases as “the biggest release of the year.” Indeed, this month‘s release of August payrolls will answer a lot of questions about how…
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