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The attack on Israel flared up long-standing tensions in the region, causing oil prices to jump. Some market analysts said prices could rise as high as $150 per barrel, but the initial shocks only sent prices back into the $90 range.

This week holds the July FOMC Meeting. Market participants anticipate that the FOMC will raise the Fed Funds rate one more time to the 525-550 basis point level. As it stands today, the CME Group projects the greater probability that this will serve as the peak in the Fed Funds rate.

The drop in performance of the broad bond indices was the result of an increase in the yield curve.

Market Commentary by Larson COO Mitchell Wood The Major Markets sprung to life last week with gains across all five indices, despite the seemingly ever-present volatility related to banking confidence. The week began with the news that UBS completed the acquisition of the troubled Credit Suisse through a deal constructed by the Swiss government. This … Continued

The Major Markets navigated a tumultuous week last week with mixed results. The Nasdaq was the standout performer as it added 4.41 percent followed distantly by the S&P 500 which managed to add 1.43 percent. The remaining three indices ended negative as the world once again became fixated on a banking crisis. The fall of … Continued