SUNDAY 7/16/17

A coronal mass ejection (CME) occurs from the sun a couple days ago and the M.4 solar flare should reach the Earth today. The plasma wave may negatively impact computers, electronics and communications equipment. The northern lights will put on a brighter display over the next couple days as the x-ray and UV radiation waves hit the Earth.

The Senate delays the ongoing healthcare bill fiasco. Senator John McCain has successful surgery above his eye but will not be able to vote for the passage of the healthcare bill for at least one week as he recovers. The vote count is so razor thin that 





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Treasury yields are; 2-year 1.36%, 5-year 1.87%, 10-year 2.33%, 30-year 2.92%. The 2-10 spread is at 97 basis points. German bund 0.594%. Japan 10-year yield 0.076%. UK gilt 1.31%. France 10-year yield 0.86%.