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Bonds

Oct 04 2006

Bond Market Remains Overextended...Correction Ahead?

  • Oct 4, 2006

Bond market remains ahead of itself and is vulnerable to correction.

Sep 05 2006

Bond Market Overextended...Correction Ahead?

  • Sep 5, 2006

Bond market seems to be anticipating three key developments: Fed’s stance could switch from tightening to easing, the economy is slowing significantly, and inflation is licked.

Aug 05 2006

Economic Outlook

  • Aug 5, 2006

Continue to project higher interest rates over the next six months, particularly longer maturities. Short rates could begin to decline by early-mid 2007, after Fed finishes tightening and economy slows.

Jul 04 2006

Economic Outlook

  • Jul 4, 2006

It may be difficult for the economy to prolong its expansion, with the auto and housing sectors weakening, and consumer spending a big question mark. 

May 03 2006

Economic Outlook

  • May 3, 2006

Continue to project higher interest rates over the next six months, particularly longer maturities. After rate hike in May, Fed’s actions will be more “data driven”.

Apr 05 2006

Economic Outlook

  • Apr 5, 2006

Based on our 6-12 month yield targets, short end of the yield curve looking more attractive.

Mar 05 2006

Economic Outlook

  • Mar 5, 2006

It may be difficult for the economy to prolong its expansion, with the auto and housing sectors weakening and consumer spending a big question mark. 

Feb 05 2006

Economic Outlook

  • Feb 5, 2006

It may be difficult for the economy to prolong its expansion, with the auto and housing sectors weakening and consumer spending being a big question mark.

Jan 04 2006

Economic Outlook

  • Jan 4, 2006

The current economic expansion is considered late stage.

Dec 04 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Dec 4, 2005

Still view long rates as potentially vulnerable to strong economy and unexpected inflation.

Nov 05 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Nov 5, 2005

Still bearish on the bond market based on rising inflation and further Fed tightening.

Oct 05 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Oct 5, 2005

Still bearish on the bond market. Boosting bond market target yields based on rising inflation and further Fed tightening.

Sep 05 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Sep 5, 2005

Still bearish on the bond market. CPI inflation could continue to surprise on the upside; the economy never did hit a soft patch; and Fed may still make several more rate hikes.

Aug 03 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Aug 3, 2005

Still bearish on the bond market. From today’s low interest rate levels, there is not much upside, but downside is significant!

Jul 04 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Jul 4, 2005

Still bearish on the bond market. May deficit report encouraging.

Jun 04 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Jun 4, 2005

The current economic expansion will reach four years on 9/30/2005. Since WWII, the average expansion has lasted 57 months.

May 04 2005

Economic Outlook

  • May 4, 2005

Today, the yield curve has flattened but has not yet inverted. The economy may be in for a soft patch, but there are no signs of recession yet.

Apr 05 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Apr 5, 2005

The U.S. deficit was not a bond market negative in 2004, but continuing long term deficits will become a negative.

Mar 05 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Mar 5, 2005

The current economic expansion reached three years at the end of 2004. Since WWII, the average expansion has lasted 57 months.

Feb 05 2005

Economic Outlook

  • Feb 5, 2005

The current economic expansion reached three years at the end of 2004. Recession could possibly be getting underway by end of 2005.