This past week, the 10-year yield broke up through the 3.05% resistance. Below you will see a 5-year graph that shows we are now at the highest point in the last 5 years. For many, the 3% yield was a…
The 10-year yield continued in its trading channel again this past week. We have been here for a few weeks. For now, not really much insight to share. NHORA Conference This past Thursday, NHORA put on their inaugural regional conference. …
This past week, the 10-year yield held steady; and the stock market volatility continued. With that stated, I saw one major commercial lender drop their rates noticeably. That usually means their economists feel interest rate risk to the high side…
Well, the 10-year yield briefly touched above the 3% level this past week; and the world did not end. Lots of talking heads out there felt that was a key move. And then others have been stating it really does…
Well, the 10-year yield decided to break through the upper resistance that was established back around the week of February 20th (see chart below). There are many ways to interpret why it finally broke through (less fear of war and…
So, we saw the 10-year yield come up a bit this past week. With trade wars, the possibility of actual war, and our own continued domestic political drama, I suspect volatility will continue in both the stock and bond markets.…
Last week saw the 10-year yield stay about flat. The predominant factor causing uncertainty in both the stock and bond markets is the tariff trade war concern. This is a bit of playing chicken, but this is where we…
For the first time in about 2 months, the 10-year yield broke out of its trading range. In the chart below, the yield dropped down below the 2.8% support line. As often written in this blog, the yields (and therefore…
The 10-year yield continued to stay in its very tight trading channel. As has been detailed here in this blog before, there are many factors that affect interest rates. Most recently, tariffs are applying pressure to the downside. This downward…
Again, this past week saw the 10-year yield stay in its recent trading channel. Note that it peaked back on February 21st at 2.94%; and then ended Friday at 2.848. It seems the lack of movement is due to the threat…