Markets closed this Tuesday with the economic backdrop unchanged: CPI inflation at 4.3%, Fed Funds Rate at 3.6%, and the 10-year Treasury at 4.51%. Here's what today's session means for your business.
The 10-year yield closed near 4.51% — any fixed-rate financing you lock in this week will reflect these benchmarks. Don't expect cheap money soon.
Crude closed at $84.65/barrel. Moderate oil prices are a positive for logistics-heavy businesses.
Watch for any Federal Reserve speaker events or economic data releases. The most market-moving reports for small businesses are the monthly CPI release, the jobs report (first Friday of each month), and any FOMC statement. Track all of them on the USBaseline economic calendar.
Bottom line: Rates stay high — protect cash flow and avoid variable-rate commitments.
Data sourced from FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis), BLS, and U.S. Treasury. For informational purposes only — not financial advice. Privacy Policy