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Now, Federal Reserve officials really, really don’t want to talk about this. They believe that any explicit statement to the effect that 2 percent is no longer the target would damage their credibility. I understand that. But the rest of us don’t ha…
@StevieG2
I would expect tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3. You may 'select' the 'Commentary' button in the green header bar above, to check; which will open the 'new month page', if posted, and the old month, if not yet updated. When December is posted, y…
Hi @Old_Joe
Thank you. Was away from the homestead, but saw the market bounce, with both equity and bonds. What you've posted and the BNN below gives me/us the overview of Powell's statements and market reactions.
An overkill overview from BNN summ…
Hi @OJ ,about the OJ. There has been a tree virus ongoing, BUT; I recall Hurricane IAN in Florida damaged a lot of trees, too.
@yogibearbull Yes, FINVIZ doesn't necessarily provide active data, dependent upon the time of day. I've used the below,…
As we're doing a bit of a travel-rama.
Niagara-On-The-Lake and that entire area to the west....Hamilton, etc. is a beautiful area; and lots of very good wine. We've never visited any other area of Canada or the U.S. , where in the summer; almost …
Bond bottom, Oct. 25 ??? One calendar month, 23 trading days. Just the numbers. Global central bankers remain in group think mode hoping they can fix what, in many cases, could partially fix itself; via the consumer. Let us hope that central bank eg…
Yes, a fine group of folks here; who help, share, ask questions and provide answers that makes all of us better. This, of course; includes Mr. Snowball and behind the scenes staff, as well as those who provide the monthly commentaries, and Charles f…
Observations. This does not necessarily indicate a trend of 3 or 6 months or longer; for longer duration bonds, but what some traders 'think' may be coming down the road for long duration bond rates.
A rotation of directions took place one month ag…
Although not likely providing a match for Treasury yields, we will remain with FZDXX MMKT for parking our cash. We already have too many other non-investment areas to deal with, requiring our time. AH, to be much younger again.
Interesting from a few days back in this thread regarding banks pulling or not adding some CD's for purchase at the brokerages. Without a doubt, they are trying to decide too, what will be taking place with FED actions and rates within the next 1 ye…
As 'Roseanne Roseannadanna' (portrayed by the late, great Gilda Radner) was known for saying in the 1970's SNL news: "...it just goes to show you, it's always something — if it ain't one thing, it's another."
Staying with thoughts and reactions of …
I'll add this from a 2019 post. A lot to chew, is you're curious. Link in the word "post" below.
From my March, 2019 post regarding yield curve perspective from Campbell Harvey, Duke University, which includes several study links.
@royal4 et al
Would be a bit strange to not allow Ukraine officials to be part of the investigation and/or the forensics of the site.
Numerous articles here about this topic. The articles listed from various sources have some conflict in their repo…
Subject to revision.
November 16 overnight UPDATE: Accident.
'Course, the accident could have been avoided; if Ukraine wasn't force to defend itself from incoming missile attacks. More of the sad side of WAR.
Article here.
@Crash
So, what kind of knee jerk reaction would you make,if you didn't yet have all of the facts; if you were the "Decider"???
Would you not want the forensic information that will be available at the site. It's about 3am in Poland. Full darkness d…
BNN update:
Watched the Latvian defense minister speak several hours ago, but this is the first online mention. He discussed protecting air space, which I don't find in this write.
Hi @yogibearbull
I can try that, too. I've not had a problem loading "Permalink" before with the chart I posted. Something wasn't happy with my pc or their system at the time. I wanted to show the extreme swings from the Covid spring 2020 until now.…
@Sven et al
This chart is TBT (bond bear, yields going higher etf) vs TMF (bond bull, yields going lower etf). For whatever reason, the chart will not allow me to set the dates I want to use.
So, at the chart bottom where the number of chart days is…
When I view a speaker or see a topic/info on the sidebar, when watching Bloomberg, I make a note of the person or topic. I know I mostly will be blocked for more with Bloomberg, U.S. I wait a day or two and then use the "search" at BNN for this info…
Hi @Sven et al
The current % data is two weeks after the first data reported in the October 24- October 28 period of this thread. As the current large price percent gains are likely mostly reflected from a more favorable CPI report (FED backing off?…
Hi @rono et al
As the "D's" will be the Senate majority by virtue of the Nevada vote, I do believe that the "R's" who voted for Walker in GA, in an attempt to have that seat be "R"; will now abandon that vote in the December run off; giving Warnock …
A bit late, but if you want to look at some prior week numbers. Various contributors here have expressed reasons for lower yields last week. Lower CPI may have been largest push for lower yields, but; not unlike the markets in general, the bond area…
Michigan 2018, Proposal 2, redistricting to be performed by "a citizens group" of the state and not by elected politicians. 2018 passage would allow for 2020 census data to be used in order to have redistricting in place for upcoming elections. Of c…
