Market Notebook, March 21st, 2021

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Equities retreated while bonds remained in a strong downward trend during the last week. “The U.S. LEI continued rising in February, suggesting economic growth should continue well into this year,” said...

Market Notebook, March 14th, 2021

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Global equities recovered during the last week while the bond complex continued in a downward trend.Regarding the passage of a stimulus bill, stimulus checks are already hitting bank accounts. The distribution of...

Market Notebook, March 7th, 2021

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Global equities were mixed during the last week while U.S. equities and the bond complex generally retreated with increased volatility. Bonds appear to be in a continued downward trend.The stimulus package working its...

Market Notebook, February 28th, 2021

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Equities were battered along with bonds last week. Trouble in the bond market spilled over into equities as market participants reacted to a “sloppy” treasury auction. Spiking yields have both bond and...

Market Notebook, February 21st, 2021

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Equities appeared to consolidate while bonds appeared to trend lower during the last week.Market participants appear to be concerned about the possibility of future inflation which could be a factor contributing to the...