by NovemAdmin | Sep 23, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Interest rates rose, and markets reacted. With inflation running well above the target rate, the Federal Reserve (Fed) chose to raise the federal funds rate last week. Interest rates are one of the primary tools the Fed relies on to influence the economy....
by NovemAdmin | Sep 15, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS The influence of supply and demand. Last week offered a lesson in supply and demand, along with a reminder that financial markets are always looking to the future. As disruptions in the Middle East squeezed oil supplies, rising fuel prices and August...
by NovemAdmin | Sep 9, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS The bond market isn’t happy. The United States Treasury market is the biggest and most liquid government bond market in the world. Throughout 2026, rates on U.S. Treasuries have increased. The benchmark 10-year Treasury started the year at 4.2 percent and...
by NovemAdmin | Sep 1, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the market and the economy. Last week, markets experienced a burst of AI enthusiasm after a leading chip manufacturer’s earnings report exceeded expectations. The company anticipates revenue will grow by 70 percent...