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Once again, Jobless Claims were pretty constructive at 236K vs.
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Colin Symons
You're Fired
As expected, the Fed proposed easing the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio for banks.
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Colin Symons
Grind Up?
Listen now | Fed starting to get more friendly on rate cuts.
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Colin Symons
14:53
What Will We Talk About When Tariff News Is Over?
In House testimony, Chairman Powell once again said the Fed is well positioned to wait and see how the economy does before adjusting policy.
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Colin Symons
Stepping In Staples
With the market getting clearer, I'm going to buy two fairly boring stocks that should be able to beat cash.
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Colin Symons
Ceasefire
Services PMI was 52, same as last month, while Manufacturing PMI was 53.1 vs.
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Colin Symons
Peace Overtures
Price action today was dominated by Iran saving face by striking an empty US base in Qatar after notifying the US and Qatar of their intention, then…
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Colin Symons
Saber Rattling
Iran said it was ready to discuss limitations on uranium enrichment, which popped up stocks a bit on Friday.
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Colin Symons
No Problem?
The stock market has been fading a bit, of late but is still only about 3% off highs.
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Colin Symons
Will They, or Won't They?
Jobless claims were 245K, as expected.
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Colin Symons
No Cuts Ever?
Listen now | The Fed decided to keep rates steady while messaging higher inflation expectations and lower growth expectations.
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Colin Symons
11:17
Stuff It
Retail Sales were interesting.
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Colin Symons
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