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Markets React to Unexpected Job Loss While Crude Oil Soars

The February employment report delivered a huge downside surprise this morning, abruptly shifting the labor market narrative from improvement to...

February ISM Surveys Point to Expansion

The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) surveys kick off each month’s economic data and provide an early read on how...

Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Concerns

Bond yields are up today as investors view the prospect of higher energy prices as a reason for Fed officials...

Lingering Producer Inflation Adds Market Jitters

The widely accepted narrative that inflation is under control was disrupted this morning as wholesale prices prove stickier than expected....

VIDEO: Muni Minute – When Does the Fed Cut Again?

In the latest Muni Minute, Greg Warner, CTP and Scott McIntyre, CFA — Co-Heads of Investment Management at HilltopSecurities Asset...

Supreme Court Says No to Reciprocal Tariffs

In a 6-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court announced this morning it had struck down President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” ruling...

Q4 GDP: Weak Finish to a Good Year

Late is better than never, but today’s fourth quarter GDP release was underwhelming. After a year of broad-based strength, most...

January Fed Minutes Prove Uneventful

This afternoon’s release of the January FOMC minutes reflect Fed officials trying to navigate an economy that begins the year...

Bonds Rally as Core CPI Falls to a Five-Year Low

Consumer inflation continues to cool as the overall consumer price index (CPI) rose by just +0.2% in January and +2.4%...

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