The casino was open on Friday and the house proved again, why it always wins.

The Nikkei finds itself in an interesting position ahead of the BOJ meeting next week.

Stocks rallied following the CPI. No surprise there.

The VIX 1-day rose sharply ahead of the CPI report, suggesting a high degree of nervousness.

Inflation swaps are pricing in much higher inflation rates in the future.

The CPI Swap market is pricing in a hot December CPI report

The VIX 1-Day rose sharply along with rates ahead of the December Jobs report.

Treasury rates surged following hotter than expected JOLTS and ISM data.

Stocks couldn’t hold on to early gains, even with Nvidia’s big gains.

This week’s data will be instrumental in shaping where interest rates go.

Stocks started the day higher, until the sellers showed up midday.

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About 470 stocks in the S&P 500 were lower today.

The 30-year interest rate closed at its highest level since November 2023.

Rates hit the pause button this week after three solid Treasury Auctions.

Stocks rose along with rates on light trading volumes.

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Stock couldn’t hold on to early gains.

The market only see one rate cut in all of 2025.

Stocks continued to move lower, as breadth continues to weaken.