Iran Conflict, Oil, Jobs, Rates
The conflict with Iran and elevated oil prices continue to dominate market sentiment. The U.S. proposed a memorandum of understanding
Rates Steady, Inflation Signals Persist
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on April 29, an outcome
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April 2026 Monthly Bond Market Review
Recent economic data point to moderating growth alongside rising inflation pressures, as the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began
Geopolitics Shape Markets, Fed Watch
Geopolitical headlines continue to materially impact market sentiment, and the latest news flow has been constructive. Israel and Lebanon agreed
War, Inflation, and Markets Collide
Market volatility this week was driven by updates on the war with Iran along with key data releases providing some
WHITE PAPER: Understanding Repurchase Agreements
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March 2026 Monthly Bond Market Review
February economic data continued to reflect the measured disinflationary progression that has characterized conditions throughout the post-pandemic normalization cycle, with
Tensions in Middle East Intensify Market Volatility
This week, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further intensified volatility across global capital markets. The conflict with Iran
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