Global cross-currents are getting more interesting by the day. Yet, risk assets continue to remain firm with rates edging lower, albeit slowly. The markets and Fed paint a picture of complacency this week despite the increased complexity around the Phase 1 trade deal. Let’s take a look: HONG KONG, CHINA AND THE MARKETS The House … Continued
U.S. Treasury yields edged up Thursday, reversing some of this week’s decline, after a report said Beijing was pushing to advance talks on a partial trade deal with the U.S. What are Treasurys doing? The 10-year Treasury note yield TMUBMUSD10Y, 0.617% rose 3.4 basis points to 1.771%, while the 2-year note rate TMUBMUSD02Y, 0.220% ticked … Continued
AmeriVet Securities Inc. has hired municipal market expert Francis McKenna to be its executive director of public finance in a buildup that aims to reach out to veterans and clients across the United States. The company is one of the nation’s oldest Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) broker-dealer in existence; it has been a … Continued
KEY POINTS Just on Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs even higher if there’s no deal with China. The S&P dipped slightly and then came immediately back. Among the reasons cited for the market tailwind in the face of fragile trade negotiations are investor year-end positioning and adjustments made by companies to deal … Continued
Monday minutes for November 18, 2019 with AmeriVet Securities U.S. Head of Rates Greg Faranello, CFA. Have questions for Greg? Email us at media@amerivetsecurities.com
The most recent communication from the Federal Reserve has been clear. The mid-cycle adjustment is complete and the economy and Fed policy is in a good place. The decision for the Fed to pause was a prudent one. And as we head into 2020, the Fed will be easing again. Larry Kudlow indicates a Phase … Continued
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Tuesday as investors looked forward to parsing a speech by President Donald Trump in the hopes of gleaning clues on the state of U.S.-China trade discussions. What are Treasurys doing? The 10-year Treasury note yield TMUBMUSD10Y, -1.30% was up 0.9 basis point to 1.942%, around a three-month high. The … Continued
November 11, 2019 marked the centennial of the NYC Veterans Day Parade, formerly known as Armistice Day, held yearly to honor our veterans, raise awareness of those who serve them, and salute members of currently serving military. This year, we were proud to march with Bunker Labs, a non-profit organization who support veteran entrepreneurs. The … Continued
On November 10th, we had the privilege of attending the Fox Sports and National Football League (NFL) Salute to Veterans at United States Military Academy at West Point thanks to our partners at The Mission Continues!! Fitting that we spent the Marine Corps’ birthday with Bon Jovi, whose parents are both Marines! Happy Veterans Day … Continued
From the Fall of 2018 through today, this has been one of the largest transformations in market and Fed pricing in the history of financial markets. And similar to the Fall of last year, the latest Fed chatter is speaking with equal conviction now than it did then. Markets Global bond markets are showing signs … Continued