Bank of Japan Surprises Markets With Policy Tweak
The central bank widened the yield on 10-year bonds and increased its monthly asset purchases in hopes of reviving a stagnant domestic bond trade.
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Inflation Cooled Notably in November, Good News for the Fed
Consumer Price Index data reinforces that inflation is beginning to slow down just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December rate decision.
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After a Terrible Year for Bonds, the Outlook Is Better
October capped their worst 12-month period ever, and the economy is under pressure. Yet the fundamental math of bond returns bodes well for 2023, our columnist says.
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Powell says that rates will rise more and remain high ‘for some time.’
The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank will keep lifting rates to control price increases, and played down a recent cooling in inflation.