The 10-year yield fell by three basis points this morning, dropping the yield to the lowest level since February. Much of this movement is a result of European debt worries, as Greek leaders are having a hard time forming a new government.
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About Jonathan Slappey
Jonathan has a passion for journalism, sports, and cashmere sweaters. He lists playing basketball as a higher priority than eating food, and rumor has it he even sleeps with his basketball. When he’s not reading up on world news, and writing about politics or personal finance, Jonathan can be found cheering on the Lions at Ford Field or attempting to convince Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to add him to the active roster.
Square Foot Garden Infographic: Healthy Growing for Healthy Eating
As the mercury elevates with spring temperatures, inspiring outdoor exercise and a nutritious diet, there’s one sure way to use the spring heat to make healthier choices when you eat. Square foot gardening is a growing trend that can save you money at the grocery store and complement a healthy lifestyle.
Treasuries Up Amid European Debt Worries – Market Update
Treasuries are up this morning as elections in France and Greece are raising fears that these countries will abandon their deficit-cutting measures.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Up – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are up this morning as the jobs report revealed that unemployment numbers came in lower than expected. Also, data revealing the change in non-farm payrolls and private payrolls came in lower than expected.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Down – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are down today along with initial and continuing jobless claims. Also, the European unemployment rate rose a staggering 10.9 percent in March.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits 4-Year High – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are down as investors fled the bond markets in favor of equity markets yesterday. Also, German unemployment numbers are up today amid the continuing European debt crisis.
What Microsoft’s $300 Million Nook Investment Means to Your Home Library
Microsoft’s recent $300 million investment with Barnes & Noble aims to persuade dinosaurs like myself to take advantage of eReader technology. Read on to discover why many people are trading in their books for Nooks.
Treasury and MBS Prices Flat – Market Update
The 10-year treasury yield is at 1.92 percent today, relatively flat from yesterday. Yields will likely remain low while worries over momentum in the U.S. continue, and investors keep an eye on the European debt crisis.
Digital Revolution Infographic
As technology continually evolves, the manner in which we communicate evolves as well. It’s hard to fathom the progression of the mobile phone from its Motorola Bag Phone days of 1992, to the days of the first 3G iPhone 16 years later in 2008. Here is an awesome infographic from our friends at Frugal Dad that illustrates the entire journey of the Digital Revolution from the pay phone to the smartphone.
Treasuries Up for Sixth Straight Week – Market Update
Treasuries are up for the sixth straight week, marking the longest streak since June of 2011.
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