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US equity markets retreated from the cusp of record-highs this week as encouraging inflation data showing surprisingly muted tariff-related inflation was spoiled by a sudden escalation in Middle East tensions. The critical CPI and PPI reports both showed cooler-than-expected inflation in May for a third-straight month, as lower oil prices and moderating shelter costs more than offset the tariff uplift. Upsetting the key disinflationary offset that has kept overall inflation suppressed in recent months, the exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel sent global oil prices surging to four-month highs.

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We all learn over time. Some of us more than others. The agency mortgage REIT price-to-book ratios are getting really high, except for the weaker ones. That doesn't make the weak ones a great bargain. Main Street Capital stands out among BDCs for superior management and NAV growth, but that valuation just refuses to come down.

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US equity markets posted modest declines this past week after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and maintained its status quo "wait-and-see" approach, but acknowledged heightened inflation and labor market risks. Meanwhile, White House officials headed to Switzerland to begin high-level trade talks with China, which follows the announcement of the first major post-Liberation Day trade deal with the United Kingdom. Following its best two-week stretch since late 2022, the S&P 500 slipped 0.4% this week - extending its drawdown to around 8% from its mid-February record highs.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Tim Hayes - VP, Shareholder Relations Tim Johnson - Global Head of BREDS Katie Keenan - CEO Anthony Marone - CFO Austin Peña - EVP, Investments Conference Call Participants Rick Shane - JPMorgan Tom Catherwood - BTIG Jade Rahmani - KBW Harsh Hemnani - Green Street Don Fandetti - Wells Fargo Chris Muller - Citizens Capital Markets Doug Harter - UBS Operator Good day and welcome to Blackstone Mortgage Trust First Quarter 2025 Investor Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago.

Blackstone Mortgage (BXMT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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US equity markets steadied this past week while bond markets rallied as investors parsed a surprisingly solid slate of economic data and a decent start to corporate earnings season. Early week gains were pared following comments from Fed Chair Powell regarding the inflationary impact of tariffs and the reluctance of the Fed to step in to support markets. The hawkish comments sparked a series of blistering critiques by President Trump, accusing the Fed Chair of "playing politics" and posting that his "termination cannot come fast enough."