Unlucky Number 7: Mortgage Rates Jump After Fitch Move
Thanks Fitch! US mortgage rates sport a seven-handle again, and you can thank, in part
Xi Has Deflation
Deflation is a taboo topic in China. You’re not supposed to talk about it. Especially
More Color From The Most Important Market On Earth
It’s possible we’re all overstating the significance of recent events in the US Treasury market.
The C-Suite Can’t Dodge Higher Interest Costs Forever
What happens to the world’s largest economy when corporations finally start to feel the heat
When Will Corporate America Feel The Heat From Higher Rates?
Rising rates have been a boon to some US corporates, and I don’t just mean
Congratulations, America! You Now Have $1 Trillion In Credit Card Debt
Congratulations, America! You now have $1 trillion in credit card debt for the first time
Excuses Aside, China’s Economic Gloom Continues To Worsen
There was more disappointing economic news out of China on Tuesday. No one should be
9 Reasons America’s Largest Bank Still Doubts The Rally
It’s been a tough year for anyone determined to stick with a bearish call on
Is The A.I. Bubble In Its ‘Later Innings’?
There’s palpable tension in Wall Street research when it comes to discussions around 2023’s A.I.
Americans’ Revolving Credit Falls First Time In 25 Months
Last month, I asked if the US consumer was “finally exhausted.” I was editorializing around
Mohammed Bin Salman Needs A Little More Out Of Aramco
Saudi Aramco’s quarterly profit tumbled 38% in Q2, results released on Monday showed. Net income
Fate Of The World Hangs On Treasury Curve’s Nascent Bear Steepener
The fate of the universe hangs on the nascent bear steepener in the US curve,
Wilson Says Fiscal Largesse Put Him Offside On US Stocks
Unexpected fiscal largesse. That’s one, but not the only, reason Morgan Stanley’s house call on
The Art Of The Aeronautical Metaphor
Aeronautical metaphors for the US economy (and, more to the point, the Fed’s efforts to
Why Goldman Is Fading Last Week’s Bond Selloff
As discussed here last week, the move in US reals seen in and around the
Inflation Update, Treasury Auctions In Focus After Fitch Whirlwind
Still reeling from last week’s whirlwind, bond traders’ focus will turn to US inflation data
Buffett’s Cash Pile Approaches Record Near $150 Billion
Break out the Cherry Coke and peanut brittle, it’s Berkshire weekend! They always sneak up
Micro, Not Macro, Explains 2023’s Stock Returns
Given the daily deluge of headlines documenting every twist and turn along what, rising soft
Is Voracious Risk Appetite A Contrarian Indicator?
Needless to say, and notwithstanding a little “friction” around Fitch’s decision to downgrade America, risk
Commodity Comeback?
Is it time to bet on commodities again? Already riding a huge run-up from the
US Equity Fund Flows Slow, China Takes In $4 Billion
US equity funds took in a small $322 million on net over the latest weekly
US Labor Market Cools, Wages Warm
The US economy added just 187,000 jobs in July, Friday’s closely-watched government report showed. Revisions
The Yield-Curve Control Endgame
I’m reluctant to indulge discussions about US debt and deficits. Everyone is ready and willing
Money Market Funds Set Another New Record
Money market funds took in nearly $30 billion for the second consecutive week, pushing total
Amazon Rakes In Revenue, Apple Enriches More Lives
Amazon had a lot of revenue in Q2. And they’re on track to have a
Supply, Ackman, Fitch Or All Three?
The bond selloff extended meaningfully on Thursday, as supply concerns, the Fitch downgrade and, at
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