Category: Government Bonds

What Fed Interest Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
Federal Reserve’s June Meeting: What to Watch

Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but the decision is an unusual nail-biter. Also: Keep an eye on the economic forecasts.
Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger

Wage growth has increased faster than expected, and investors are betting the Bank of England will have to keep interest rates higher for longer.
Macron Faces Fresh Test as Outlook for French Finances Dims

S&P Global restated a negative outlook for France’s ability to repay mounting debt. Two other ratings agencies have lowered their views in recent weeks.
Threatened by a Default, Treasuries Retain a Paradoxical Appeal

Treasuries have been threatened by a possible U.S. debt default, yet they remain more attractive than just about everything else, our columnist says.
How a Default Could Unfold

Here’s a look at what markets are expecting and planning for, and how a default might happen.
DeSantis’s 2024 Campaign Announcement Shows Twitter’s Move to the Right

The Florida governor’s plan to announce his presidential campaign on the social network is the latest sign of the company’s efforts to court conservatives.
DeSantis’s Announcement Shows Twitter’s Move to the Right

The Florida governor’s plan to announce his presidential campaign on the social network is the latest sign of the company’s efforts to court conservatives.
The Fed Chair Says Inflation Remains Too High

The Fed chair said that it would take “some time” for inflation to moderate and that the central bank would continue to look at data as it considers whether to raise rates next month.
What the Markets Are Telling Us About the Debt Ceiling

The odds of a U.S. default are low, but the consequences could be dire. Our columnist explains how financial markets are assessing the risks.
What Would Happen if the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt

Investors, executives and economists are preparing contingency plans as they consider the turmoil that would result from a default in the $24 trillion U.S. Treasury market.
SVB’s Ex-C.E.O. Becker Deflects Blame for Collapse

Senators derided Gregory Becker at a hearing about the failure of his bank. “It sounds a lot like ‘my dog ate my homework’,” one said.