Category: Government Bonds

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.
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.