by Carol Champagne | Sep 13, 2026 | Interest Rate Swaps & Caps, Swap & Cap Contract Negotiation
The consumer price index was up 3.4 percent, annualized, in August, the same reading as reported in July. However, month over month inflation rose 0.4 percent from July, four times the 0.1 percent increase from June to July. This inflation report did not deliver the...
by Carol Champagne | Aug 17, 2026 | Interest Rate Swaps & Caps, Swap & Cap Contract Negotiation
A moderation in the inflation rate in July is encouraging. The Fed has slightly stronger case to keep interest rates steady, rather than recognizing the need to raise interest rates in September. A 2.9 percent decline in energy prices, resulting from on-and-off peace...
by Carol Champagne | Jul 27, 2026 | Interest Rate Swaps & Caps, Swap & Cap Contract Negotiation
The futures markets are not expecting the Fed to change monetary policy at this week’s regularly scheduled meeting on July 28-29. The markets will be paying close attention to the statements released during the meeting, and what the FOMC will be saying about rising...
by Carol Champagne | May 18, 2026 | Interest Rate Swaps & Caps
Inflation is at a 3-year high, and a rise in wholesale prices indicates even higher inflation this summer. The producer price index (PPI) rose 1.4 percent in April, the largest increase in over 4 years. The war in the Middle East, driving up oil prices, was the main...