Jack Ablin

This deal makes sense for both companies. Bank of New York has been expanding in the custodial business and doing read more

This deal makes sense for both companies. Bank of New York has been expanding in the custodial business and doing a fine job. This shift out of distribution is an ideal fit for J.P. Morgan.

Economists are expecting a gradual slowdown in economic growth paired with a slowdown in inflation. That will allow the Federal read more

Economists are expecting a gradual slowdown in economic growth paired with a slowdown in inflation. That will allow the Federal Reserve to wind up its rate-hiking campaign.

It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to read more

It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to raise (interest rates) in Japan. A lot of the fuel that has been used to invest in this bond market has been derived from 'easy money' in Japan.

Between leading indicators and subdued inflation expectations, it's really set a nice backdrop for the market today,

Between leading indicators and subdued inflation expectations, it's really set a nice backdrop for the market today,

With light volume, we're going to bounce around like a ping-pong ball. I wouldn't take any moves this week as read more

With light volume, we're going to bounce around like a ping-pong ball. I wouldn't take any moves this week as a clear indication of anything.