Category: Government Bonds

The Debt Ceiling Impasse Raises the Risks for ‘Risk-Free’ U.S. Bonds

Short-term costs for insuring U.S. bonds are skyrocketing, and the long-term effects of repeated flirtations with debt default are already a burden, our columnist says.
The Coin, the Constitution, Premium Bonds: The Debt Limit Workarounds

As Congress hurtles toward a debt limit showdown, ways to work around it are garnering attention.
As Possible Debt Limit Crisis Nears, Wall Street Shrugs

Few investors have focused on the possibility that Congress will not raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avoid an economically catastrophic default.
As Possible Debt Limit Crisis Nears, Wall Street Shrugs

Few investors have focused on the possibility that Congress will not raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avoid an economically catastrophic default.
The Fed Is Doing Too Much, All at Once

The New York Times – Business:
In its fight against inflation, the Federal Reserve has contributed to the bank failures and economic instability that it is now trying to fix, our columnist says.
Bond Trading May Be Sending a Recession Warning

The New York Times – Business:
Wild swings in the Treasury market are unlike anything many investors today had seen. They’re also potentially warning of a recession.
Banks Are Borrowing More From the Fed: What to Know

The New York Times – Business:
As turmoil sweeps the United States financial system, banks are turning to the Federal Reserve for loans to get them through the squeeze.
Markets Extend Gains as Focus Turns to Fed Meeting

The New York Times – Business:
Relief over recent financial rescue measures pushed stocks up for a second day, as investors prepared for a pivotal decision on interest rates.
Investors Greet Emergency Credit Suisse Deal Warily

The New York Times – Business:
Swiss regulators announced that UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank, would take over the troubled Credit Suisse.
What Are Markets Saying About the World?

The New York Times – Business:
Stocks, bonds and commodities markets are all sending different signals. While the S&P 500 actually rose this week, oil prices fell along with bond yields, signs that investors are worried about the economy.
Low Rates Were Meant to Last. Without Them, Finance Is In for a Rough Ride.

The New York Times – Business:
Economists expected inflation and rates to stay low for years. With Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion, Wall Street is starting to reckon with how wrong that prediction has proved.
Stocks on Wall Street Rally, Even as Worry About Regional Banks Continues

The New York Times – Business:
The S&P 500 climbed by midday, but shares of First Republic Bank and other regional lenders continued to slide.