It’s the weekly bond edition of What the FICC?
Credit spreads around the world are sending a clear message: “Relax.”
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Expert technical analysis of financial markets by JC Parets
by Ian Culley
It’s the weekly bond edition of What the FICC?
Credit spreads around the world are sending a clear message: “Relax.”
Check it out!
by Ian Culley
From the Desk of Ian Culley
If bond markets aren’t stressing, why should we be?
They’re the largest markets in the world. That’s why we constantly monitor credit spreads for signs of structural weakness and elevated risk.
But, as of now, we’re not seeing the slightest hint of impending catastrophe.
Despite the doom-and-gloom headlines popping up in your inbox and financial media talking heads spinning an imminent recession…
Credit spreads around the world are sending a clear message: “Relax.”
by Ian Culley
It’s the weekly bond market edition of What the FICC?
Today we’re highlighting potential failed breakouts in European benchmark rates.
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by Ian Culley
From the Desk of Ian Culley @Ianculley
Whether you’re looking across the curve or around the world, interest rates continue to rise.
Benchmark rates in Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal hit fresh multi-year highs last week. Interestingly, the US 10-year yield did not. And neither did the two-, 5-, or 30-year yields.
I’m not claiming US yields have put in a lower high. It’s far too early to assume that. A downside resolution below last month’s pivot lows needs to materialize before making that claim.
Nevertheless, the lack of confirmation from US interest rates is intriguing, especially as European yields turn lower this week.
by JC
This is the video recording of our January 3rd Monthly Charts Live Strategy Session
by JC
Was 2022 such a hard year in the market like the media keeps telling you?
Or was it just a normal year that was hard, because every year is hard?
I think about this a lot. [Read more…]
by Ian Culley
From the Desk of Ian Culley @Ianculley
Bonds have endured quite the year.
Perhaps 2022 marks the worst on record, or at least the past 100 years. Nevertheless, we’ve all witnessed extraordinary selling pressure in what has historically acted as a safe-haven asset.
Despite the dismal returns and destruction of the traditional 60/40 portfolio, the bond market continues to instill valuable lessons in those willing to listen and learn.
Check out these three poignant reminders courtesy of the bond market…
From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza
Tuesday night we held our December Monthly Conference Call, which Premium Members can access and rewatch here.
In this post, we’ll do our best to summarize it by highlighting five of the most important charts and/or themes we covered, along with commentary on each
Let’s get right into it!