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10/06/2023 Market Commentary
The Labor Department reported unexpectedly strong jobs numbers for September, increasing the odds that the Federal Reserve will raise rates at their next policy meeting.
9/29/2023 Market Commentary
Municipal bond yields soared this week, as economic data continues to lead investors to believe that the Fed will not lower rates anytime soon.
9/22/2023 Market Commentary
While they didn't raise rates at this week's FOMC meeting, the Fed did leave the door open for future rate increases in 2023 and 2024. Municipal and Treasury yields rose following the post-meeting press conference.
9/15/2023 Market Commentary
Despite a hotter-than-expected August CPI Report, the Fed is widely expected to withhold on raising rates at next week's FOMC meeting. Municipal bond yields edged higher.
9/8/2023 Market Commentary
Municipal bond yields increased this week, as Fed Officials continue to leave the door open for more rate hikes this year.
9/1/2023 Market Commentary
Treasury yields rallied this week as recent economic reports showed that the economy may be slowing.
8/25/2023 Market Commentary
Details from the Fed's July meeting were released this week and revealed that Fed officials are still considering additional rate hikes.
8/18/2023 Market Commentary
Details from the Fed's July meeting were released this week and revealed that Fed officials are still considering additional rate hikes.
8/11/2023 Market Commentary
The July CPI report showed that inflation continues to moderate, increasing hopes that the Fed will leave rates unchanged in September.
8/4/2023 Market Commentary
This week saw Fitch downgrade the U.S. credit rating from "AAA" to "AA+", sending bond yields upwards.