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Category: Government Bonds
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The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.
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What the Stock Market’s Record Rally Has to Do With Rescuing the Yen
The New York Times – Business:The wide impact of the U.S. intervention into the Japanese currency shows the extent to which global markets’ revolve around investments in artificial intelligence.
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Here’s Why the US Is Helping Prop Up the Japanese Yen
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets.
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Bond Investors’ Inflation Angst Rises on Fed’s Lack of Guidance
The New York Times – Business:The yield on government bonds, which underpins borrowing costs from mortgages to business loans, remained elevated over concerns about the Federal Reserve’s efforts to contain inflation.
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Warsh’s Performance Falls Flat With Markets as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh has made taming inflation the top priority of his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman. But his hesitancy to embrace the possibility of higher borrowing costs has sparked a backlash.
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Government Borrowing Cost Hits Two-Decade High After Fed Rate Decision
The New York Times – Business:The surge in Treasury yields suggests investors doubt that the Federal Reserve can keep inflation contained.
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After Starmer Quits, Investors Wonder Where the British Economy Goes Next
The New York Times – Business:Markets reacted calmly to the prime minister’s announcement, which laid out a timeline for succession. Still, there’s not much clarity about the next government.
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British Politics Is Obsessing Over the Bond Market. Here’s Why.
The New York Times – Business:Britain is facing another round of turmoil in government leadership, jolting debt investors who were already on high alert over inflation.
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Majority of Fed Officials Embraced Possibility of Higher Rates at Latest Meeting
The New York Times – Business:A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell’s last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook.
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Is the Bond Market Signaling Danger? Or Opportunity?
The New York Times – Business:Interest rates for long-term Treasury bonds have surged to levels last seen in 2007, before the great financial crisis.
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Worried About War’s Impact, Bond Investors Push Rates to Highest Level Since 2007
The New York Times – Business:The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
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Stock Market Rally Confronts Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
The New York Times – Business:Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?