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Divided Fed maintains interest rate hold for July as criticisms build
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2025
Divided Fed maintains interest rate hold for July as criticisms build

President Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and two Federal Reserve governors have all raised concerns questioning the central bank's leadership.

By Leo Almazora
US economy rebounds with 3% GDP growth after trade reversal
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2025
US economy rebounds with 3% GDP growth after trade reversal

President Donald Trump hails "way better than expected" economic growth, though underlying signals point to softening demand.

By Bloomberg
Even top earners are falling behind on credit card and car payments
FIXED INCOME JUL 29, 2025
Even top earners are falling behind on credit card and car payments

Surging delinquencies on such consumer debt, as well as problems in the housing market, raise the stakes for the Fed's next move on interest rates.

By Bloomberg
Fed Week Preview: Advisors prepare for higher for longer rate environment
FIXED INCOME JUL 28, 2025
Fed Week Preview: Advisors prepare for higher for longer rate environment

Wealth managers weigh in on their fixed income positioning ahead of this week's FOMC meeting.

By Gregg Greenberg
Munis trail Treasuries by most since 2020 after issuance boom
FIXED INCOME JUL 25, 2025
Munis trail Treasuries by most since 2020 after issuance boom

With supply expected to stay elevated to the end of the year, muni performance could dip further amid "a game of hot potato" between broker-dealers and retail investors.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley issues first Panda bond by a US company
FIXED INCOME JUL 25, 2025
Morgan Stanley issues first Panda bond by a US company

Proceeds from the sale will be remitted out of China to be used offshore.

By Bloomberg
Trump says countries will face tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%
EQUITIES JUL 24, 2025
Trump says countries will face tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%

But agreements that would reduce rates are still possible.

By Bloomberg
Firing Powell won’t save much on debt costs, Deutsche Bank warns
FIXED INCOME JUL 23, 2025
Firing Powell won’t save much on debt costs, Deutsche Bank warns

President Donald Trump's call to force rates down 300 basis points would produce far less than his hoped-for $1 trillion in savings, analysts say.

By Bloomberg
Bessent sees no reason for Powell to step down from Fed now
FIXED INCOME JUL 22, 2025
Bessent sees no reason for Powell to step down from Fed now

One of the favorites to replace the Fed chair offered tempered support amid continued attacks from President Trump and scrutiny from Republicans.

By Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank sees US 30-year yield jump on any Powell exit
FIXED INCOME JUL 22, 2025
Deutsche Bank sees US 30-year yield jump on any Powell exit

Strategists see a clear hedge against the potential for a Fed chair ousting.

By Bloomberg
Trump threats send Wall Street hunting for perfect Powell hedge
FIXED INCOME JUL 21, 2025
Trump threats send Wall Street hunting for perfect Powell hedge

Almost daily attacks on Fed chair are spilling over into markets.

By Bloomberg
Stocks rise as US strength, earnings lift optimism: markets wrap
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2025
Stocks rise as US strength, earnings lift optimism: markets wrap

Treasuries advanced, with the 10-year yield down one basis point.

By Bloomberg
Waller says Fed should cut rates now with labor market on edge
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2025
Waller says Fed should cut rates now with labor market on edge

“We should not wait until the labor market deteriorates,” says Fed governor.

By Bloomberg
Harvard bonds draw buyers as clash with Trump fuels selloff
FIXED INCOME JUL 17, 2025
Harvard bonds draw buyers as clash with Trump fuels selloff

The once-prized bonds fell from favor earlier this year, but they're back in demand as debt issued by elite colleges look increasingly like bargains.

By Bloomberg
Trump denies plan to ax Powell after floating idea to lawmakers
FIXED INCOME JUL 16, 2025
Trump denies plan to ax Powell after floating idea to lawmakers

The market reaction was muted following earlier reports of the president taking steps against the Fed chair soon in a closed-door meeting with Republicans.

By Bloomberg
KKR urges investors to embrace risk assets, hedge weaker dollar
EQUITIES JUL 16, 2025
KKR urges investors to embrace risk assets, hedge weaker dollar

Despite a positive US market outlook, analysts at the alternative giant counselled increased international exposure as bigger deficits and geopolitical uncertainty take hold.

By Bloomberg
Bessent is not top Fed candidate but 'very good,' Trump says
EQUITIES JUL 16, 2025
Bessent is not top Fed candidate but 'very good,' Trump says

Treasury secretary is in the right job but could replace Powell.

By Bloomberg
US 30-year yield tops 5% as CPI fails to quell inflation fears
FIXED INCOME JUL 15, 2025
US 30-year yield tops 5% as CPI fails to quell inflation fears

Initial early gains following the June data were reversed as pass-through effects from tariffs stoke concerns.

By Bloomberg
Fed chair contender is now in favor of cutting rates, just as Trump wants
FIXED INCOME JUL 15, 2025
Fed chair contender is now in favor of cutting rates, just as Trump wants

Kevin Warsh, who sat as a governor for five years spanning the 2008 financial crisis, has since become a frequent critic of the central bank.

By Bloomberg
Inflation comes in higher in June as tariffs, housing trends shape outlook
EQUITIES JUL 15, 2025
Inflation comes in higher in June as tariffs, housing trends shape outlook

The latest federal data show the CPI increasing 2.7% over the previous 12 months, outpacing the 2.4% May figure and raising questions around the impact of trade uncertainty.

By Leo Almazora