Disappointing earnings from 3M, Intel and Exxon Mobil left the Dow in negative territory but upbeat guidance from Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon drove the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 to new all-time closing highs on Friday. U.S. economic data this week showed healthy pickups in new home sales and durable…

    Fixed Income FOMC March Statement     Federal Reserve Dot Plots Dec 18     US Debt Measurement   March Meeting Minutes    US Corporate Debt Tops $6 Trillion  Treasury.gov yields   Global Bond Yields   Foreign Exchange Market   Energy Complex The Baker Hughes rig count lost 10 this week. There are 1012 oil and gas rigs operating in…

Ahead this week, US China trade talks continue as Beijing’s top trade negotiator travels to Washington for more discussions. Expect more volatility in the British Pound £ as the UK Parliament fights off a no-deal Brexit. On the data front, this coming week is full of releases, housing starts, trade…