Week Ahead in Global Macro: FOMC, NFP, UST Refunding, EZ GDP/CPI, Apple/Tesla, Tariff Waiver Expires

U.S. Deficit Financing, Yields, and the Shape of the Treasury Curve

Polit-Econ: North Korea Needs a Win at the Inter-Korea Summit to Pressure the US

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Conrad DeQuadros

Economist (US Macro)

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<p>As was widely expected, the FOMC left the fed funds rate target range unchanged at 1.5%–1.75% today (the vote was unanimous).  The policy statement noted “the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has stayed low. Recent data suggest that growth of household spending moderated from its strong fourth-quarter pace, while business fixed investment…</p>

As was widely expected, the FOMC left the fed funds rate target range unchanged at 1.5%–1.75% today (the vote was unanimous).  The policy statement noted “the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has stayed low. Recent data suggest that growth of household spending moderated from its strong fourth-quarter pace, while business fixed investment…

Fed Holds Steady; Treasury Boosts Issuance Again

US Treasury (10 Yr Generic)

Fed Holds Steady; Treasury Boosts Issuance Again