The constructive trend in claims in recent weeks suggests that the positive labor market trend is continuing. Cheng Chen More Quotes by Cheng Chen More Quotes From Cheng Chen There's no data, no big U.S. moves, so most of the selling off could be the flow. Cheng Chen company-news The retail sales data came in weak, especially the core number and producer price data was disappointing, so the market is reacting or over reacting to that, some people may think this will push the Fed from moving again in March. Cheng Chen company-news All week we've seen Treasuries overreact as stocks have plunged on oil, and that's happening today still. Cheng Chen company-news Most of this is driven by the sharp decline in oil prices given that there's no major change in Fed expectations. Cheng Chen company-news The strong retail sales report should go a long way in supporting September rate hike odds as the upcoming Fed decision continues to hinge crucially on the tone of domestic economic momentum. Cheng Chen most-read-articles This will be interpreted as very good news for the Fed and will be seen as further confirmation of progress towards meeting its growth targets. At this point, we continue to expect the Fed to raise rates at the September meeting. Cheng Chen most-read-articles
