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The Jobs Report Was Bad. Stocks Rose. Here's the Catch.

October 02, 2026

The September jobs report came in well short of expectations, and stocks rose anyway. On The Markets this week looks at why a weaker payroll print pushed the odds of an October Fed hike lower, and...

Daren Blonski Returns to Mentor La Luz Leadership Academy

September 30, 2026

Managing Principal Daren Blonski was once again honored to support the La Luz Leadership Academy this month, continuing a partnership he holds close to his heart.

 

Founded in 1985, La Luz (“The...

Why Have Bond Yields Risen To Their Highest Level Since 2004?

September 30, 2026

The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.48 percent on September 24, the highest since 2004, with the 10-year near 5.21 percent and the 2-year at 4.93 percent. This week on On The Markets we explain...

The Fed Just Raised Rates. Here's What Changes for Your Money.

September 18, 2026

This week the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3-3/4 to 4 percent on September 16, its first hike in over three years. On this episode of On The Markets, we break...

Why Treasury Buybacks Are Not Lowering Bond Yields

September 12, 2026

Secretary Bessent tripled long-end buybacks to push yields down, but the 10-year is holding near 4.95% and the 30-year hit 5.27% as inflation expectations repriced on tariffs and energy. Interest...

Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising While the Fed Holds Steady

September 04, 2026

Mortgage rates are pushing toward 7% at 6.83% on the 30-year while the Fed held its benchmark at 3.50% to 3.75% and the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.3%. This week on On The Markets we...

Jackson Hole: Why the Fed Isn't Cutting and Mortgages Stay High

August 28, 2026

Fed Chairman Warsh took the stage at their annual summer meeting at Jackson Hole while mortgage rates held at 6.67% and futures priced a 64% chance of no cut in September. Short rates are set by...

Net Capital Loss in Long-Short Investing: Turning Losses into Tax Advantages

August 24, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Investment performance doesn’t tell the whole story. For investors using long-short strategies, understanding how net capital losses may be managed can be an important part of the broader tax...

$145 Trillion Is BORING? Bonds Explained

August 21, 2026

The global bond market is nearly three times the size of the US stock market, yet many don't know how it actually works. Sonoma Wealth Managing Principal Chris Sipes joins Marketing Director Dano...

National Debt Tops $40 Trillion As Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks

August 21, 2026

The national debt crossed $40.05 trillion on August 18 as the 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.3% to its highest level since 2007. To support market liquidity, the Treasury will at least...

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