The Bond Market and Investors’ Assertiveness
On March 28, the 10-year Treasury’s yield dropped to 2.34% due to exaggerated fears of an imminent recession. The drop in rates in the first quarter of this year (see graph below) and the inversion of the yield curve has created opportunities in both equities and...Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities rose on the week as interest rates rebounded from their recent lows in developed markets. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.40% from 2.44% a week ago having fallen as low as 2.35% on Wednesday. The price of a barrel of...Brexit and the Grim Picture Unfolding in the Midst of Rising Risks: The Berthe Morisot Dimension
This Friday, March 29th, was supposed to be the day of Brexit. The earliest possible date for Brexit has now been pushed back to April 12th. Over the course of the next few days as many as seven options may be put to test in the British Parliament, namely: – PM...Weekly Market Update
Market Action The Mueller report was delivered to the US Attorney General early evening hours yesterday. Depending on its findings it could generate market turmoil next week. Global equities fell this week, undermined in part by concerns over slowing global growth....Contemplating a Market Reversal: The Importance of Hedging
Just after the market closed on Tuesday, Federal Express issued an earnings warning. Specifically, it reported declining international revenue and blamed it on deteriorating macroeconomic conditions and weaker global trade prospects. If Micron Technology too misses...Sign Up for Our Publications
