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Friday, May 15, 2026

Higher long-term rates are becoming one of the biggest stories investors need to watch.The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 4.54% today, putting it near its highest level in nearly a year, while the 30-year yield moved above 5%.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wholesale Inflation Just Hit Hard. What It Means for Businesses and Consumers. Producer prices just sent a much louder alarm than most expected. The Producer Price Index rose 1.4% for the month, well above the 0.5% consensus forecast...

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond crossed 5% on Monday, briefly settling near 5.02% before easing slightly. It marked the latest test of a level the long bond has flirted with repeatedly since October 2023, and one few...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Fitch Ratings published a report Thursday identifying the widening U.S. deficit and growing debt load as the primary threat to its U.S. sovereign credit rating, which currently stands at AA+. The agency noted that the U.S. debt burden...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Freedom Capital Group is honored to have been a sponsor at the GFOA-PA Conference 2026.One of the biggest takeaways was the dialogue around fiscal responsibility and the vital role public finance officers play in keeping communities...

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Monday, April 27, 2026

On Sunday morning, Senator Thom Tillis announced he would end his blockade of Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh after the Justice Department dropped its investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns on Federal...

Monday, April 20, 2026

On Friday, following a 10 day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Iran formally declared the Strait of Hormuz open, citing the regional de-escalation as justification for lifting restrictions on maritime traffic. However,...

Monday, April 13, 2026

Last Friday, CPI increased by 0.9% for the month of March, putting the annual CPI rate at 3.3%. This was a significant increase in inflation compared to February, attributed to a 21% increase in gasoline prices because of the Iran War...

Friday, April 10, 2026

With the ceasefire agreement in place between the U.S. and Iran, investors have started to price in relief instead of escalation.The biggest shift has been in oil. As fears of a prolonged supply shock through the Strait of Hormuz eased...

Thursday, April 9, 2026

A big thank you to the Education Credit Union Council for hosting the 52nd Annual ECUC Conference!Freedom Capital Group was honored to attend and exhibit at this year's Education Credit Union Council conference, held April 7th–9th in...

Monday, April 6, 2026

Last Friday's jobs report delivered a stronger-than-expected print, but the economic data doesn't stop there. This week, an equally important piece of economic data will be released, the March Consumer Price Index.The U.S. economy...

Friday, April 3, 2026

The market is sending a pretty clear message right now:A combination of war-related supply fears and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data is shaping the tone across markets. On the energy side, crude has been the clearest signal....

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Freedom Capital Group's John Meany will be speaking at the National Conference of Postal Credit Unions (NCPCU) on April 13th in Jacksonville, FL. His session, "The Economy: Where We Are and Where Are We Going?", couldn't come at a more...

Monday, March 30, 2026

Last week, both the Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average officially entered correction territory, having declined more than 10% from their recent highs as markets bear the weight of the escalating Iran war. The Nasdaq...

Friday, March 27, 2026

Today’s market open is another reminder that when geopolitics and energy collide, the entire market feels it immediately.The latest headlines around Iran and President Trump’s decision to extend the negotiation deadline have kept...

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Private credit is facing its biggest liquidity test in years, and the cracks are becoming hard to ignore.This week, one of the largest retail private credit funds capped investor withdrawals at 5% after redemption requests hit 11.2% of...

Monday, March 23, 2026

There have been major developments in the conflict in Iran since Saturday that have contributed to the market volatility being seen Monday morning.On Saturday, with the administration facing rising economic and political pressure from...

Friday, March 20, 2026

At Freedom Capital, we are seeing some CDs and US Agencies yielding less than comparable US Treasuries, a dynamic worth understanding. CDs and US Agencies typically carry slightly more credit risk than Treasuries, so conventional...

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today at a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, as expected, in an 11-1 vote at the conclusion of its March FOMC meeting. While the decision itself was no surprise, the details underneath the surface...

Monday, March 16, 2026

The Trump administration has launched a series of new trade investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down its original approach to implement tariffs. The high court ruled that the...

Friday, March 13, 2026

This morning, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its second estimate for Q4 2025 GDP, and the number was not what anyone was hoping for.The U.S. economy grew at just 0.7% in the fourth quarter of last year. That is down sharply...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The February 2026 CPI report, released this morning, showed inflation holding above the Federal Reserve's target, with markets sending mixed signals about what comes next.The CPI rose 0.3% on a monthly basis in February, with the...

Monday, March 9, 2026

US Treasuries have begun to sell off just after posting their biggest monthly gain in a year, with yields up more than 20 basis points since the beginning of March. Conventional wisdom would suggest that US Treasuries would continue to...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Following strikes on Iran, a major military conflict has erupted in the Middle East that is fundamentally reshaping global energy markets, creating what could be a severe energy crisis.WTI Crude and Brent have surged to 52 week highs...

Friday, March 6, 2026

South Korea's KOSPI suffered its worst two-day selloff since 2008, plunging 7.2% on Tuesday and another 12% on Wednesday, marking its steepest single-day drop in history. Circuit breakers were triggered, halting trading for 20 minutes....

Monday, March 2, 2026

US Treasuries wrapped up their monthly biggest rally in a year. The benchmark 10-year yield broke below 4% to its lowest level since October, while the 30-year slipped to 4.63%. Several interconnected forces drove this surge in bond...

Friday, February 27, 2026

Rising geopolitical tensions recently contributed to increased volatility across global markets, with energy prices climbing and equity indices reacting to shifting risk sentiment. The moves sparked broader discussion among investors...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A large private credit manager recently came under scrutiny within the rapidly growing private credit space after announcing changes to redemption mechanics in one of its retail-focused private debt funds and pursuing asset sales to...

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose sweeping tariffs, invalidating the "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs and other...

Friday, February 20, 2026

The Federal Reserve is moving closer to releasing its revised Basel III Endgame proposal, and the mortgage market could look very different as a result. Basel III is a global framework, developed after the 2008 financial crisis,...

Friday, February 13, 2026

This week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, showing that U.S. consumer prices rose 2.4% year-over-year, a deceleration from December and softer than many forecasts had...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

This week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 jobs report, showing that employers added approximately 130,000 jobs, a notable acceleration from recent months and stronger than many forecasts had anticipated....

Monday, February 9, 2026

Market-linked certificates of deposit represent a hybrid investment that combines the principal protection of traditional CDs with returns tied to market index performance. As these products are not as well-known as stocks or bonds,...

Friday, February 6, 2026

Credit spreads—the extra yield investors demand for holding corporate bonds over U.S. Treasuries—have tightened to around 75 basis points, levels not seen since 1998. This metric serves as a key indicator of market confidence, with...

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

This week, the U.S. Treasury released its quarterly refunding announcement, outlining plans to auction approximately $125 billion in Treasuries over the February–April period. Importantly, the Treasury kept auction sizes for...

Monday, February 2, 2026

Last week, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at 3.5-3.75% in a 10-2 vote, breaking a three-meeting cutting streak. Governor’s Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller dissented, arguing for a 25 basis point rate cut....

Friday, January 30, 2026

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could shape the direction of U.S. monetary policy once his Senate confirmation is complete and...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

U.S. consumer confidence slumped sharply in January, falling to 84.5 on The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, the lowest reading since May 2014 and a 9.7-point drop from December’s revised 94.2.Despite resilient GDP growth...

Monday, January 26, 2026

Japanese government bonds saw a major price shift last week, with long-term yields reaching historic levels as the 40-year JGB climbed nearly 30 basis points. The market adjustment extended beyond Japan's borders, influencing U.S....

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

As markets move through early 2026, investors are weighing the implications of a major geopolitical and trade development that has introduced fresh uncertainty to global economic conditions. President Donald Trump has threatened to...

Friday, January 16, 2026

President Donald Trump recently called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. With the current average rate around 20%, this proposal could significantly impact both consumers and the financial industry.The potential...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

As markets move into early 2026, investors are closely watching a notable policy action aimed at the housing market. President Donald Trump has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase up to $200 billion in mortgage-backed...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

In a major move to address the nation’s housing crisis, President Trump has announced he would move to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, pledging to ask Congress to codify the restriction into law....

Thursday, October 9, 2025

What an incredible experience at the Pennsylvania Trust and Wealth Management Conference! A huge thank you to the organizers and attendees for welcoming Freedom Capital earlier this week for and creating such an engaging environment...

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

As the U.S. government enters a shutdown, the ripple effects extend far beyond Washington. At Freedom Capital, we see this moment as both a challenge and a reminder of our responsibility to help clients navigate uncertainty. When...

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Thank you to the Florida Bankers Association for hosting an outstanding Trust & Wealth Management Conference! Our team at Freedom Capital enjoyed connecting with so many dedicated professionals and industry leaders such as Carlos...

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Earlier this month, Freedom Capital Group was honored to attend and exhibit at the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association Annual Conference and Trade Show in Bethlehem, PA. We are grateful for the opportunity to take part in...

Monday, April 22, 2024

As we enter the next phase of the expansion, we try to quantify metrics the Federal Reserve uses to gauge the health of the economy. Here is Cetera Investment Management’s latest Fed-O-Meter used to determine if the Fed is being more...