D&D Note (8.1.2022) ~ Stocks Slip Into the Red to Start the Month ~ Markets start August slipping into the red after posting the best month since 2020 and finishing the worst first half of the year in 50 years. Treasury yields continue to fall with the 10 Year Yield now at 2.59% on signs … Continue reading
D&D Note (7.13.2022) ~ CPI Report is Hotter than Expected with Inflation Rising 9.1% in June ~ The CPI Report on Inflation came out this morning higher-than-expected at 9.1% compared to estimates of 8.8%. This was the fastest pace for inflation since November 1981. After the spike in gasoline and rents last month it is … Continue reading
D&D Note (6.10.2022) ~ Markets Tank on Hot Inflation the Highest Since 1981 ~ The Consumer Price Index CPI report showed inflation rose 8.6% in May, the highest reading since 1981. Here are the May Year-over-year changes: Fuel Oil up 106.7% Airline Fares up 37.8% Used Cars & Trucks up 16.1% Food at Home up … Continue reading
D&D Note (6.7.2022) ~ Target Spooks Markets Revising Guidance Down Again ~ Retailer Target again guides down sending markets lower to start the day. Stocks pushed back to rally into the close as the 10 Year Note yield fell back below 3%. Target CEO Brian Cornell said they are clearing room for merchandise consumers are … Continue reading
D&D Note (7-10-2012) Markets started out the day strong and came down into the European close, then reversed back up as usual. However near the last hour of trading Cummins (CMI) came out and lowered their sales forecast for the year resulting in the stock falling 9%. As the transports go so does the market … Continue reading