Category Archives: Bonds

Dow Jones & Nasdaq Rise –

Posted on 29. April 2014 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.63 to close at 16,535.37.  The Nasdaq also increased and added 29.14 to close at 4,103.54. To view the Wall Street Journal market Data, please click here: http://markets.wsj.com/ Jim Sutliff  

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Markets –

Posted on 26. December 2013 by Jim Sutliff

Yields on ten year U.S. Treasuries rose to almost 3% in trading on Thursday.  Also, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 122.33 points in light trading and closed at 16,479.88.  The Dollar was stronger and traded at a five year high … Continue reading →

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Quantitative Easing Takes Center Stage –

Posted on 29. May 2013 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial average fell over 100 points in Wednesday trading.  Investor concerns relating to the Federal Reserve possibly changing quantitative easing policy may have been a factor in the decline.  Mortgage REITs benefit from a low interest rate … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bond Yields –

Posted on 3. February 2013 by Jim Sutliff

A recent MSN Money article discusses rising U.S. bond yields and the economic recovery.  An increase in bond yields may influence the housing market as well as investments in the public sector.  Recently, ten year Treasuries rose above the 2% mark hitting 2.04% … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff Sends Crude Oil Lower –

Posted on 23. December 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans and Democrats finished the week without coming to an agreement that would avoid the fiscal cliff.  Fiscal cliff concerns helped to drive down the price of crude oil in Friday trading.  Crude oil fell to almost $88 a barrel after hitting $90 … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff –

Posted on 1. December 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans and Democrats are still far apart in negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff.  Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Republican John Boehner are involved in the negotiation process.  There are only 31 days left until January 1st. To read a related Fox News … Continue reading →

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S & P Lowers Spain Ratings –

Posted on 12. October 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s lowered the long and short term credit ratings on Spain.  The long term credit rating was lowered from BBB+ to BBB- with a negative outlook.  The short term credit rating was lowered from A-3 to A-2. The downgrade was partially … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Rebounds Slightly –

Posted on 24. July 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil rebounded slightly in Tuesday trading after falling 4% on Monday.  Manufacturing data from China helped to boost the price of crude oil which settled at $88.50 a barrel.  Euro zone economies are still weighing on the market with Eurpoean manufacturing numbers … Continue reading →

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Treasury Yields Shift On EU Agreement –

Posted on 2. July 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Treasury yields rose on the recent European Union agreement for Spain and Italy.  Treasury yields were trading late last week at slightly under 1.65%.  However, Treasury yields may reverse in the near term as investors evaluate economic conditions in the … Continue reading →

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Euro Plan Sends Oil Higher –

Posted on 30. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

European leaders announced plans to address the debt crisis and the news was well received by investors.  U.S. and European stocks rose and crude oil increased by over 9%.  Crude oil traded at almost 85$ a barrel on Friday which … Continue reading →

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Euro Debt Crisis Drives Crude Oil Lower –

Posted on 25. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The European debt crisis continued to weigh on crude oil prices in Monday trading.  Crude oil prices fell below $79 ahead of a two day meeting of European Union leaders.  Oil also fell as Tropical Storm Debby showed signs of weakening.  Oil … Continue reading →

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Spain Bond Yields Rise Above 7% –

Posted on 18. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Yields rose for Spanish bonds and traded above 7% on Monday.  The Euro also came under pressure and traded below $1.26 after rising in early trading.  The Euro also fell in trading against the Japanese Yen.  Election results in Greece worked … Continue reading →

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Stocks Advance –

Posted on 11. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average came out of the gate strong and gained almost 100 points before pulling back in Monday morning trading.  Traders viewed European support for Spain banks positively and European markets were also higher.  Elections in Greece … Continue reading →

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Treasury Yields Drop –

Posted on 3. June 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Treasury Yields finished the week lower on Thursday as well as Friday.  Yields for the ten year Treasury fell below 1.50% by the end of the week.  Investors shifted to the safety of US Treasuries as concerns grew regarding the European debt crisis.  Yields for German … Continue reading →

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Yield Falls On Ten Year TIPS –

Posted on 17. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The yield on 10 year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) fell into negative territory for only the third time in history. A recent U.S. government sale of $13 billion in 10 year TIPS sold at a negative yield of 0.391%. … Continue reading →

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