Bonds were already slightly weaker in the overnight session, but the Jobless Claims data won’t be any help. Initial claims fell to 191k–the lowest they’ve been since 2022 and one of the lowest readings since the 1960s. An isolated extreme in weekly data isn’t worth as much market drama as a similarly extreme result in […]
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Turning 65 marks the start of your journey into Medicare, but the enrollment process is a critical window with permanent financial consequences. Missing your deadlines or making the wrong choice between original Medicare and employer coverage can result in lifetime penalties. This 10-question True/False quiz covers the essential facts about the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP),
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Insurance technology firm Exzeo Group, part of Tampa-based HCI Group, raised $168 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, pricing its shares within its marketed range and becoming the latest insurance company to proceed with its listing plans. The company sold 8 million shares priced at $21 apiece in the IPO, compared with
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Light Volatility After Initial Losses Mon, Nov 3 2025, 4:00 PM Light Volatility After Initial Losses The first day of the new month began with some potential excitement, albeit not the good kind. A corporate bond offering from Alphabet pushed yields quickly higher just before 8am. Lackluster results in the ISM Manufacturing
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Uneventfully Flat After Initial Weakness Thu, Oct 30 2025, 4:59 PM Uneventfully Flat After Initial Weakness The bond market only had a little more selling to do thanks to the unpleasant tailwind from Wednesday afternoon’s Fed press conference. That said, one could also argue that corporate bond issuance was the source of
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