Janet/FOMC Pause on Rates, Markets Cheer

Not surprisingly, Janet Yellen and the gang at the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) hit the pause button last week on an interest rate increase.

No Rate Increase

Basically the FOMC is signaling no rate increase before the election. As strong of a conviction (huge review) that we have for a rate increase, we are fine with a delay given the coming election (first debate tonight.)

Capital Markets Pleased

Treasury Yields (rates) Down Bonds Up, Equities Up, Utilities (rate sensitive) Up

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We were slightly surprised by the overzealous capital market reactions!

Have a Great Day!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.
A Dallas Texas based fee only
Financial Planning Total Wealth
Management firm.
www.jkfinancialinc.com
www.street-cents.com

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