Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates steady at a 22-year high of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Investors are looking for hints at what’s next.
Category: Government Bonds
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Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money
The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation.
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The Bond Market Is Flexing Its Muscles
Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.
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What’s Going On in the Bond Market?
The rapid rise in interest rates in recent months has shaken investors and cast a cloud over the economy.
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Investors Fret as Daunting Bond Market Milestone Comes Into View
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has threatened to break above 5 percent for the first time in 16 years, rattling the markets.
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Why High Yields Make Bonds Better Investments Now
Back in 1994, bonds with fabulous yields were there for the taking. Our columnist doesn’t see treasures like that now, but there are solid buys.
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Powell Says Strong Economic Data ‘Could Warrant’ Higher Rates
The Federal Reserve may need to do more if growth remains hot or if the labor market stops cooling, Jerome H. Powell said in a speech.
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Investors Are Calling It: The Federal Reserve May Be Done Raising Rates
Investors doubt that central bankers will lift borrowing costs again following big market moves that are widely expected to cool growth.
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Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Report Pushes Bond Yields Higher
The report for September showed surprising strength in the economy, but that strength has become a cause for concern among investors.
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Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?
A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.
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Why the Jobs Report Might be Pivotal for a Jittery Stock Market
There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The September jobs report could be pivotal.