U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors bet that perhaps the Federal Reserve wouldn’t cut rates as aggressively as hoped for this year. The 10-year Treasury yield was last up by 4 basis points to 3.967, after touching above 4% earlier in the morning. The 2-year Treasury yield was last trading at 4.343% after … Read more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin poses during a break at a Dallas Fed conference on technology in Dallas, Texas, May 23, 2019. Ann Saphir | Reuters Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin on Wednesday expressed confidence that the economy is on its way to a soft landing, but obstacles remain that will … Read more
Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame is questioning the level of bullishness on Wall Street — even with the market’s tepid start to the year. From enthusiasm surrounding the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks to expectations for multiple interest rate cuts this year, Eisman believes there’s little tolerance for things going wrong. “Long term, … Read more
As we bid adieu to 2023, several pivotal events defined the year’s narrative. From witnessing soaring inflation, record-high bond yields and the collapse of 3 banks to the indefinable rally of small-cap and mid-cap stocks, the unpredictable twists and turns of the year imparted valuable lessons for investors. The year 2023 commenced with the Adani-Hindenburg … Read more
Young woman counting money. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc As the calendar turns to a new year, many Americans are vowing to change their money habits. To that point, 48% of investors recently surveyed by Allianz Life Insurance Company say they are more likely to make and keep a financial resolution in 2024 to either save … Read more
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Friday as investor attention remained focused on the path ahead for the economy and monetary policy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was up over 3 basis points at 3.881%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last around 2 basis points higher at 4.297%. Yields and prices move in opposite … Read more
Mumbai: The chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran does not see the likely jump in oil prices due to global factors, including global slowdown and geo-political conflicts, impacting the domestic economy in a major manner next fiscal. Addressing the SBI-organised economic conclave here on Thursday, he based his optimism on the assumption that cooling off … Read more
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors weighed the path ahead for the economy and financial markets as the new year nears. At 4:07 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was up by over three basis points to 3.8202%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last more than two basis points higher … Read more
U.S. Treasury yields were mixed on Wednesday, as investors considered the outlook for monetary policy and financial markets for the coming year. At 3:56 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was down by over one basis points to 3.8667%. The 2-year Treasury yield was almost flat, last trading at 4.2891%. Yields and prices … Read more
Grocery items are offered for sale at a supermarket on August 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Heading into 2023, the predictions were nearly unanimous: a recession was coming. As the year comes to a close, the forecasted economic downturn did not arrive. So what’s in store for 2024? An economic … Read more
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