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Good morning, everyone. I am typing this post about 15 minutes after the release of the jobs report. I state that right out front since the markets tend to be especially volatile on days like this, please there are absolutely meaningless events – – such as the opening bell and the close of the European session – – which have outsized effects on the markets for reasons I simply cannot fathom. Having said, that, keep in mind these charts are merely a snapshot in time.

The immediate effect of the jobs report was that bonds took an instant tumble.

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