Speculation Quotes
Yields are close to their highs, and so bonds look attractive. Yields already reflect speculation that an end to the policy will come in the second quarter of next year at the earliest. Any signs of a weak economy or government opposition to changing policy may trim those bets.
- Norihisa Takao

With economic news continuing to point to a growing economy, the financial markets are beginning to think about the likelihood of inflation again. Not only that, but jobs creation, retail sales, and consumer prices jumped in March which buoyed market speculation that the Federal Reserve Board will raise rates sooner than expected. Add all that to the mix and mortgage rates were bound to rise this week.
- Frank Nothaft

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