Stocks and bonds both got hammered, although global stocks did claw back some of the weekly losses during a strong session on Friday. Inflation in the US for August came in as expected, but was higher than in July setting the stage for a likely increase in the Fed Funds rate at this week's FOMC meeting. Consumer confidence tanked, and President Trump presented the idea of a "Trump Dividend" if Republicans carry the House and Senate. That's simply a stupid idea, but hey....
