This week nothing is more important that the election on Tuesday. With most polls indicating that the election is essentially too close to call, the US and global financial markets…
Nick AlvinoNovember 5, 2012
The bond and mortgage markets continue to trade in a tight range, mostly the 10 yr note that can’t move away and out of the range that has kept the…
Nick AlvinoOctober 15, 2012
This Week data starts on Monday with the ISM manufacturing index; service sector hits on Wednesday. Recent economic measurements have continued to be a mixed picture; consumers feeling better but…
Nick AlvinoOctober 2, 2012
This week markets await the decision from the FOMC meeting that ends Thursday. It appears markets are evenly divided about what the Fed will do. Another easing from the Fed…
Nick AlvinoSeptember 10, 2012
This week is one of the busiest in months with most attention on Central Banks in the US and Europe. The FOMC meets on Tuesday and Wednesday with the policy…
Nick AlvinoJuly 30, 2012
After last week with little economic data, this week has much to think about and react to. Monday gets June retail sales and the July Empire State manufacturing index. Tuesday…
Nick AlvinoJuly 16, 2012
Monday opens with the 10 yr treasury not breaking out of its month-long trading range, the breakout is sending rates lower and should continue to push the 10 yr to…
Nick AlvinoJuly 9, 2012
This week the 4th falls in the middle of the week. Trading volumes should be thinner than usual with many taking a few days off. There are a number of…
Nick AlvinoJuly 2, 2012
The Week the Supreme Court rule on Obamacare, likely on Monday. Europe of course is the dominant factor these days for the outlook on the economy and US interest rates.…
Nick AlvinoJune 25, 2012