👀Last Call in the Credit Markets?

Good morning. Throughout 2021 and 2022, we mentioned that one of the best financial moves to make... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. Throughout 2021 and 2022, we mentioned that one of the best financial moves to make would be to refinance your home mortgage while they were near historic rates. Rates have moved closer to their historic average over the past 50 years, but still aren’t there yet… even after doubling off of the lows. Meanwhile, banks are tightening lending standards across the board. It’s not just the family home, but car loans, business loans, and all sorts of other activity. Typically, in a tight market, only those who don’t need a loan can get it. This move is at odds with the Fed’s “soft landing” scenario. We still seem to be moving towards a slowing economy, with still-high inflation. 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