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Thursday 10-year 4.333% just before the close. (No Friday action. Good Friday Observance.) Also keeping an eye on FX. Euro up to $1.13, GBP $1.32, CDN $1.38 from $1.44 not long ago.
That Frederick Douglass is doing a great job... Isn't he?
Hi @sma3. The U.S. bond market is closed, too; for Good Friday. It also closed at 2pm on this Thursday.
AND, for today only (Thursday, April 17); although you've probably already looked. Pretty much down in pricing, higher yields to end this business week. Short duration, TIP and high yield okay today.
--- AGG = -.25% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings) --- MINT = +.06% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated) --- SHY = +.04% (UST 1-3 yr bills) --- IEF = -.28% (UST 7-10 yr bonds) --- TIP = +.23% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration) --- TLT = -.88% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond --- BAGIX = -.31% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund) --- LQD = -.14% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds) --- HYG = +.58% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
NO, that must have been someone else in Michigan you heard screaming today !!!
AND, for today only (Monday, April 21); although you've probably already looked. Pretty NASTY down day in pricing. Only Short duration, MINT; remained unchanged from Friday.
--- AGG = -.60% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings) --- MINT = +.00% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated) --- SHY = -.06% (UST 1-3 yr bills) --- IEF = -.54% (UST 7-10 yr bonds) --- TIP = -.51% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration) --- TLT = -1.75% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond --- BAGIX = -.51% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund) --- LQD = -1.08% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds) --- HYG = -.59% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
AND, for today only (Tuesday, April 22); although you've probably already looked. Some relief today in pricing, with lower yields, as of 6pm, EST.
***Trump now states he won't fire Powell, and Mr. Treasury had a private meeting this morning with banker buds. An unofficial related press note indicated that he stated or implied the high tariff thingy could not remain in place between U.S. and China without damage.
Markets should be happy again on Wednesday.
--- AGG = +.19% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings) --- MINT = +.03% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated) --- SHY = +.04% (UST 1-3 yr bills) --- IEF = +.07% (UST 7-10 yr bonds) --- TIP = +.37% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration) --- TLT = +.56% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond --- BAGIX = +.21% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund) --- LQD = +.25% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds) --- HYG = +.39% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
U.S. Dollar Index A BIG happy today and right now. Likely more positive overnight and tomorrow. NOTE: for the day about a +1.36%. It appears the site is reset for today.
AND, for today only (Wednesday, April 23); although you've probably already looked. Price gains in most bond related areas, with lower yields, as of 6pm, EST.
***Mike McKee, Bloomberg, noted this morning; that demand for the shorter duration UST's are slow and/or slowing. Both MINT and SHY below had price drops.
There has been a lot of mixed 'chatter' from the DC area this afternoon. Perhaps the food order was wrong and created a 'mood swing'.
--- AGG = +.25% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings) --- MINT = -.02% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated) --- SHY = -.07% (UST 1-3 yr bills) --- IEF = +.10% (UST 7-10 yr bonds) --- TIP = +.29% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration) --- TLT = +.97% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond --- BAGIX = +.21% (Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund) --- LQD = +.74% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds) --- HYG = +.50% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
U.S. Dollar Index Data indicated about a +1% through most of the day. No data is available at 6pm.
SPECIAL ADD FOR TODAY: With most investment sectors today being happy, one may suppose that it is no surprise that the Marijuana etf, MJ advanced today, +10.5%. So, be it a doobie, whacky weed or the 20 or so names..........light em up, eh? OR NOT.
AND, for today only (Thursday, April 24); although you've probably already looked. NICE price gains in bond related areas, with lower yields, as of 6pm, EST.
There has been a lot of mixed 'chatter' from the DC area all day. I've lost track of policy(s) today. Check back in 5 minutes.
--- AGG = +.35% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings) --- MINT = +.08% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated) --- SHY = +.06% (UST 1-3 yr bills) --- IEF = +.54% (UST 7-10 yr bonds) --- TIP = +.53% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration) --- TLT = +1.05% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond --- BAGIX = +.51% (Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund) --- LQD = +1.03% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds) --- HYG = +.90% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
This is the LAST ONE of the series. Hoping the numbers helped a bit.
AND, for today only (Friday, April 25); although you've probably already looked. NICE price gains in bond related areas, with lower yields, as of 5:30pm, EST.
NOTE: for below list. TIP indicated +.50% post market
--- AGG = +.37% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings) --- MINT = +.03% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated) --- SHY = +.08% (UST 1-3 yr bills) --- IEF = +.38% (UST 7-10 yr bonds) --- TIP = +.05% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration) --- TLT = +.74% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond --- BAGIX = +.00% (Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund) --- LQD = +.53% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds) --- HYG = +.09% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
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That Frederick Douglass is doing a great job... Isn't he?
AND, for today only (Thursday, April 17); although you've probably already looked. Pretty much down in pricing, higher yields to end this business week. Short duration, TIP and high yield okay today.
--- AGG = -.25% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = +.06% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = +.04% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEF = -.28% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = +.23% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- TLT = -.88% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- BAGIX = -.31% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = -.14% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- HYG = +.58% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
AND, for today only (Monday, April 21); although you've probably already looked. Pretty NASTY down day in pricing. Only Short duration, MINT; remained unchanged from Friday.
--- AGG = -.60% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = +.00% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = -.06% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEF = -.54% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = -.51% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- TLT = -1.75% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- BAGIX = -.51% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = -1.08% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- HYG = -.59% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
U.S. Dollar Index Hammered again today.
Fun times!
DODIX -0.64%
STIP -0.11% (0-5 Year TIPS)
BBBMX 0.00%
***Trump now states he won't fire Powell, and Mr. Treasury had a private meeting this morning with banker buds. An unofficial related press note indicated that he stated or implied the high tariff thingy could not remain in place between U.S. and China without damage.
Markets should be happy again on Wednesday.
--- AGG = +.19% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = +.03% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = +.04% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEF = +.07% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = +.37% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- TLT = +.56% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- BAGIX = +.21% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = +.25% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- HYG = +.39% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
U.S. Dollar Index A BIG happy today and right now. Likely more positive overnight and tomorrow. NOTE: for the day about a +1.36%. It appears the site is reset for today.
***Mike McKee, Bloomberg, noted this morning; that demand for the shorter duration UST's are slow and/or slowing. Both MINT and SHY below had price drops.
There has been a lot of mixed 'chatter' from the DC area this afternoon. Perhaps the food order was wrong and created a 'mood swing'.
--- AGG = +.25% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = -.02% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = -.07% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEF = +.10% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = +.29% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- TLT = +.97% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- BAGIX = +.21% (Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = +.74% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- HYG = +.50% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
U.S. Dollar Index Data indicated about a +1% through most of the day. No data is available at 6pm.
https://stockcharts.com/sc3/ui/?s=$USD&p=D&b=5&g=0&id=p52220085156
AND, for today only (Thursday, April 24); although you've probably already looked. NICE price gains in bond related areas, with lower yields, as of 6pm, EST.
There has been a lot of mixed 'chatter' from the DC area all day. I've lost track of policy(s) today. Check back in 5 minutes.
--- AGG = +.35% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = +.08% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = +.06% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEF = +.54% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = +.53% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- TLT = +1.05% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- BAGIX = +.51% (Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = +1.03% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- HYG = +.90% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
U.S. Dollar Index Data indicated about a -.57% near 6pm.
AND, for today only (Friday, April 25); although you've probably already looked. NICE price gains in bond related areas, with lower yields, as of 5:30pm, EST.
NOTE: for below list. TIP indicated +.50% post market
--- AGG = +.37% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = +.03% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = +.08% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEF = +.38% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = +.05% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- TLT = +.74% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- BAGIX = +.00% (Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = +.53% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- HYG = +.09% (I Shares High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
BAGIX, too early for data
U.S. Dollar Index Data indicated +.21% @99.59 @ 5:30pm.