• February 28, 2017
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February Consumer Confidence 114.8 vs. estimates of 110.9. Another very strong reading, generally a tad negative for interest rate pricing.

• February 28, 2017
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The Dow halted a 12-session streak of record closing highs as U.S. stocks capped the session lower. Investors are awaiting more clarity on policy promises from President Donald Trump who will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.

• February 28, 2017
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New York Fed President William Dudley on Tuesday said that “animal spirits have been unleashed a bit” in the wake of the presidential election, pointing to the rise in the stock market. Bond yields spiked after Dudley’s comments were reported with the two year yield rising to 1.26%. The dollar also jumped. In addition odds

• February 28, 2017
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In a speech the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Williams said he was confident the economy would continue to grow at a healthy pace even as the central bank raises rates. “The aim is to keep the economic expansion on sound footing – not too hot, not too cold —that can be sustained for as

• February 27, 2017
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Business investment got off to a poor start in 2017 aside from the aerospace industry, perhaps a sign businesses are awaiting new policies by the Trump administration before acting. January Durable Goods Orders 1.8% vs. estimates of 1.7%. Ex Transportation -0.2% vs. estimates of 0.5%.

• February 27, 2017
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January Pending Home Sales -2.8% vs. estimates of 0.8%. Tighter inventory is dragging on contracts but not a factor in pricing today.

• February 24, 2017
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February University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index was revised from 95.7 to 96.3, estimates were 96.0.

• February 23, 2017
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Initial Weekly Jobless Claims 244K vs. estimates of 241K. Continuing Jobless Claims 2.060M vs. estimates of 2.051M. These are pretty good readings, but not a factor for interest rate pricing this morning.

• February 22, 2017
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January Existing Home Sales 5.69M vs. estimates of 5.54M. A nice beat, but not a factor in pricing today.

• February 22, 2017
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The next interest rate increase could be closer than it appears. That’s after documents released Wednesday show that Federal Reserve officials spent their meeting three weeks ago consumed with the changes brought on by a new administration in the White House — concluding with a strong indication that another hike could be just around the