Happy Friday Everyone, Investment Brief, Weekly Wrap From
The Distilled Perspective
By Patrick T Bulger, released 05/23/2025 4:30pm
We've had quite a week.
Japan quietly on the edges of news.
In our comments since spring of 2024,
Eye on Japan.
Last week’s post close, US debt downgrade was followed by:
Two unwell bond auctions that saw yields increase in the 30+ basis point area.
Both promptly followed by risk aversion.
Note auctions seemed near normal on the week.
*The next week is scheduled for above average Treasury Issuance.
With end of month turn approaching, it could get interesting.
Potential for Volatility.
The week was dotted with numbers that point to an unstable economic situation.
I’ll stop at that.
I’ll not join noise made by politicians & those puffing buzz words from Teleprompters.
The numbers do the talking and I’m not impressed. Risk remains high.
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