Investors doubt that central bankers will lift borrowing costs again following big market moves that are widely expected to cool growth.
Category: Government Bonds
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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.
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Why Are Investors So Jittery?
There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The September jobs report could be pivotal.
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Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns
A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
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McCarthy’s Ouster Adds to Market Jitters
Stocks and bonds have tumbled worldwide, with the 30-year Treasury bill hitting a 16-year high. Investors are worried about the economy’s health.
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A Plot to Oust the House Speaker Hits Weary Investors
Matt Gaetz’s move to unseat Kevin McCarthy is adding volatility to equity and bond markets.
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Why High Interest Rates and Energy Prices Are Stressing the Economy
Treasury rates and oil and gasoline prices have been increasing, putting the Fed in a difficult spot, our columnist says.
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How West Africa Can Reap More Profit From the Global Chocolate Market
Resource-rich countries like Ghana are often cut out of lucrative parts of the business like manufacturing. The “fairchain movement” wants to change that.
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U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession
White House and Wall Street estimates suggested the economy could withstand a brief shutdown, with risks mounting the longer it lasts.
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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.