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Conclusion confusion! Stocks and bonds slipped on Friday as investors became concerned that a big rate cut may not come in July, after all. A stronger than expected employment report caused investors to question the likelihood of Fed easing.

Independence rally! Stocks rallied to new highs on Wednesday, independent of unsupportive macro data. High spirits were aplenty on Wednesday as stocks surged in an abbreviated session… oh and so did bonds?

Adrift. Stocks drifted modestly higher yesterday as Chinese trade rhetoric eased and expectations for easy money rose. Early session selling on EU trade troubles turned into buying in an uneventful day of trade.

Are we good to go? Stock traders asked themselves that question early in yesterday’s session, unable to find an answer, a morning rally fell flat. Stocks closed higher yesterday but well off their lows as traders tried to decide what was more important: a potential end to trade troubles or lower...

Wheelin’ and Dealin’. Stocks rose on Friday as optimism for a trade deal ruled the day. Core inflation ticked up slightly along with personal income, while spending was down slightly, but traders focused on the trade talks.

The companies count. Stocks closed mixed yesterday, reminding investors that individual company risk is a thing. All eyes are turned east as the G-20 begins in Japan and many are hoping for something big.