1:30 pm - Sold Off, But Better on Week: Bonds had another rough day heading into the long weekend with traders reporting that much month and week end related buying came through earlier in the week as desks would be empty today. The mixed data was not very bond friendly and after an attempt higher early was thwarted by numbers, prices caved in thin trade. Continued inflation worry talk out of ECBers added weight to bonds. Short coverage offered some selling opportunities butMore...
May 21 2008 - Rate Brief
Fed Wait a Minute
The Fed will remain on hold on rates as they watch the numbers down the pike. The FOMC minutes provided a look at where the Fed’s collective head was at back in late Apr (when crude was running at a then record 113.50, the CRB commodity index at 409). The minutes offered concern over inflation and little chance of any more rate cuts any time soon. The move to cut rates Apr 30 was characterized as a “close call” butMore...
May 14 2008 - Fed Speak Overload
When the roster of Fed speakers in a single day stretches past five, you know you are in for a real treat of undecided commentary. That was the case Tuesday when eight members of the Federal Reserve Board took to podiums around the country to speak in an official capacity.
The Lineup
Two members - Fed Governor Warsh and Philadelphia Fed President Plosser - served as moderators of panel discussions while five other members - FedMore...
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