Separating media hype from economic realities
Opinion
The 10-year T-note dropped to 2.23 percent last week, taking low-fee mortgages almost to 4.00 percent
President of the Boston Fed calls for mechanical series of hikes at every other meeting
Opinion
Politics may have some effect on economic prospects and long-term rates, but that will be weeks to months ahead
Sometime this summer the 10-year treasury note will break 2.60 percent
The Federal Reserve will raise the overnight cost of money on Wednesday
5 likely trails that change at the institution could follow in the next few months
Will the Federal Reserve push rates up in March? This week's jobs data could show us
And markets overseas have been relatively quiet as the new administration settles in
Trade isn't new, but the things we trade and how they travel have changed
Confirmation testimony by new appointees was reassuring in several places, not so much in others
Stocks and bonds have been going nuts, in violation of money rules
How the global bond move-up, the Federal Reserve and the election are affecting rates
If a bank can swipe a loan, it earns money for the new loan and the re-creation of the servicing contract
The U.S. has created more than a half-million jobs in 60 days