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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
GOVT: There Is A Case For Treasuries, But You Have To Be Pessimistic To Make It
11:42am, Sunday, 13'th Dec 2020
With equities looking very frothy, investors are smart to consider hedges. Treasuries, and funds like GOVT, have a negative correlation with the S&P 500, making them a defensive option.
In Unprecedented Times, ‘GOVT' Provides a Safe Haven
12:39pm, Thursday, 29'th Oct 2020
Just when it seemed safe to assume that economies will slowly transition back to normalcy, more coronavirus cases are throwing a wrench into the plan. Germany and France have already implemented lockd
The Dollar Softens Ahead Of The FOMC
07:33am, Tuesday, 15'th Sep 2020
China reported fixed asset investment, and at -0.4%, it was in line with forecasts and shows sequential improvement.
No New Highs For High Yield
02:10am, Tuesday, 15'th Sep 2020
Performance in the high yield market hasn't been quite as strong as the S&P 500. While total return levels in the high yield market are important to track, spreads in high yield debt relative to treas
Why We Stay Moderately Pro-Risk
02:10am, Tuesday, 15'th Sep 2020
The improving macro backdrop, a strong risk rally and rising volatility leave us moderately pro-risk over coming months, with a preference for credit.
The Real Problem Behind The $26.8 Trillion U.S. National Debt
01:14pm, Monday, 14'th Sep 2020
Ample economic research has shown that excessive debt, above a certain threshold of GDP, begins to drag down economic growth.
Ugly Math: Why The Treasury Market Could Implode At Any Time Now
10:53am, Monday, 14'th Sep 2020
Of $20T in marketable Treasuries outstanding, $4.7T is from T-bills due in 6 months or less. Treasury is almost completely reliant on short-term debt to fund current deficits.
Consumer Inflation Continues To Accelerate YoY, But So Far No Big Problem
07:37am, Monday, 14'th Sep 2020
The consumer price index for August was reported up +0.4%, the third straight increase. On a YoY basis inflation is still pretty subdued at 1.3%.
The 5-Ingredients For Another Market Event Remains
07:25am, Monday, 14'th Sep 2020
Many currently believe “bear markets” and “crashes” are a relic of the past. Maybe that is indeed the case.
The Market: Being Stalked By The Bear
04:47am, Monday, 14'th Sep 2020
Last week’s market a stunning reversal… maybe. Tech: A pandemic winner.
Even More Suggesting Something Did Happen In July
01:51am, Monday, 14'th Sep 2020
Revolving consumer credit is a window into whatever is beyond sentimental perceptions. What consumers are actively doing with regard to their own personal perceptions and their own personal risks.
10-Year TIPS: Keep An Eye On The Inflation Breakeven Rate
05:27pm, Sunday, 13'th Sep 2020
The 10-year real yield has dipped deeply negative, to nearly 1% below inflation. But that reflects the bond market's very low nominal yields.
Consumer Price Index: August Core At 1.74%
09:56am, Saturday, 12'th Sep 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Consumer Price Index data this morning (Sept. 11).
Spread Monitor: Looking Good
01:49pm, Friday, 11'th Sep 2020
Current swap spreads in the US are very low, while spreads in the Eurozone have clearly moved into healthy territory after spending many years in not-so-healthy territory.
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Equity ETFs See Money Infusion As Mutual Fund Investors Withdraw Cash
11:20am, Friday, 11'th Sep 2020
For the second week in a row, equity ETFs witnessed net inflows, attracting $6.0 billion for the most recent fund-flows week.
