The market has seen soaring prices as of late. U.S. consumer prices (CPI) rose modestly in June and the year over year inflation number continues to subside. Do the traders at GTC Traders feel that inflation has truly been ‘tamed’ by aggressive hikes of the fed?
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At the recent July 14th Federal Reserve press conference, the Central Bank announced a ‘pause’ on interest rate hikes. This may have been one of their better moments in recent years.
The Intelligent Pause on Interest Rate Hikes by the Federal Reserve Read More »
Many have commented on the inversion in the yield curve. This post is a conceptual look and description of a trade in Treasuries, that seeks to take advantage of the inversion.
A Trade on Treasury Spreads Read More »
“The Duke” (of Decimilization) was not impressed and somewhat concerned by the May 2023 CPI Inflation report by the BLS.
Waiting for the July Inflation Print Read More »
For eight years, from 2008 to 2016, the Federal Reserve stated that they could not move even 25 BPS away from zero. Was this truly the case? Has it led to many current problems?
Apocalypse! 25 Basis Points! Read More »
Some are comparing the current problem in the banking sector to the 2008 Financial Crisis. Is the problem in banking similar to 2008? Is it simply symptomatic of a larger macro-economic distortion?
A 2008 Banking Crisis? Read More »
In May of 2023, the Fed is at a critical juncture, and needs to continue to battle inflation … before inflation becomes structural
Inflation: A Critical Juncture Read More »
