Markets retained their bullish tone through most of the week. Strong economic data, suggesting stronger than expected economic growth without inflation spiking, seems to have shifted attention away from interest rates for now.
The upcoming week is a busy one, with the January FOMC meeting due midweek and several mega-caps reporting earnings, and should help to set the tone for the near term.
Hot inflation and surging oil have revived expectations of a Fed rate hike, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield…
Bond yields climbed to multi-decade highs as oil stayed above $100 amid Gulf attacks and hurricane-related supply risks,…
Markets turned a soft September jobs print into relief, as just 29,000 jobs added and a 4.2% unemployment…
