WHAT'S IMPORTANT NOW
SPRING 2026
Week of May 31, 2026
172,000 new jobs were added in May, significantly higher than the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 80,000, while the unemployment rate stayed constant at 4.3%. These strong numbers show market resilience despite high energy prices and higher inflation.
Leisure and hospitality led the way with 70,000 new jobs added, perhaps in response to the summer vacation season and a lead-up to the World Cup.
Hiring in the hospitality sector is expected to remain strong as our population ages, while leisure hiring may be short-term and abate after the summer.
These numbers are especially important as labor constitutes half of the Fed's mandate (the other half being inflation). Strong job growth could result in the Fed not only holding rates steady but also possibly increasing rates depending on inflation.
With Kevin Warsh sworn in as the new Fed chief and Trump continuing to pressure for lower rates, the June 17/18 meeting will be significant.
During all markets, but especially in volatile times, your business needs to ensure
it is being managed properly and conservatively to yield success today and for generations.
HedgeAdvisory can help through our proven proprietary hedging software
and consultative approach to managing risk.
Call us today at (410) 207-9907 to set up an appointment.
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The Volatile Rate Environment
With markets in flux, now is the time to utilize an active hedging strategy.
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Our hedging toolkit simplifies the hedging process through transparent, reliable, and accurate data reporting which will have you ready to hedge in just 30 days. Plus, no personally identifiable information (PII) is ever exchanged or transmitted.
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The Advantage: HedgeAdvisory Services
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Get the most revenue from the business you originate while maintaining safety and soundness
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Lead clients' efforts in submitting and obtaining agency approvals, agency set-up, committing, delivery, and securitization
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Create custom reporting for accounting, operations, production support, and agency securitizations
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Design products and procedures for each client's needs
Our team works with you every step of the way to manage market fluctuations
Contact us at: (410) 207-9907