Trade tremors and higher volatility will continue to dominate market moves in the coming week. Last week, President Trump not only raised tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% from 10% but indicated possibly imposing tariffs on additional goods that…
U.S. Treasury yields and equities tumble in overnight trading after Trump’s trade threat to increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports from 10% to 25% this upcoming Friday. Trade-related news will likely continue to dominate headlines this week. A…
A heavy data week is ahead of us as global corporate earnings and economic data continue to be released while U.S. and China continue trade negotiations. The Federal Reserve will grab investors’ focus midweek as it’s scheduled to meet April 30th-May 1st.…
First quarter U.S. GDP data will draw the markets’ attention later this week, particularly given recent concerns over a slowing global economy. Softness in the manufacturing sector, triggered by trade uncertainty and waning benefits from the $1.5 trillion fiscal stimulus…
All eyes are on key data out of China, the world’s second largest economy, this week. First quarter GDP data, retail sales, and industrial production will be scrutinized, particularly as slowing economic global growth and trade uncertainty have largely driven…
The March U.S. jobs report hit the sweet spot for the markets late last week. The report reflected a rebound in the jobs market, underpinning economic growth. However, the data was not strong enough to prompt the Federal Reserve to consider hiking…
While the Federal Reserve left short-end rates anchored at its policy meeting last week, the direction of long-term Treasury and mortgage rates remained unclear. The Fed provided some insight regarding how it plans to unwind its $3.8 trillion bond portfolio, but it…
Rates and equity futures are grinding higher this morning on expectations that the Fed will keep its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25-2.50% on Wednesday. Close attention will be paid to economic forecasts and monetary policy guidance regarding the continued wind-down…
The markets did an about-face last week, capping the week with a RISK-OFF sentiment. All three major U.S. stock indices closed in the red, dropping more than 2% over the five-day period. Increased volatility prompted gyrations in Treasury yields, with…
