Bonds sold off sharply after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, signaling growing turmoil between the markets and the central bank.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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A ‘Credibility Shock’ Looms Over the Fed
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Oil Prices Wobble as Middle East Veers Toward Wider Conflict
The New York Times – Business:Bond yields are also higher on concerns about inflation.
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Global Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Resume in the Middle East
The New York Times – Business:After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.
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Why Index Funds Haven’t Boosted SpaceX
The New York Times – Business:Some market watchers are puzzled that shares in Elon Musk’s rocket and A.I. company have stalled out despite major interest from Wall Street.
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Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined
The New York Times – Business:The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations.
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The Hottest Stock Markets Lead to the Biggest Losses
The New York Times – Business:Investor enthusiasm culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.
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Less Than 10 Percent of Eligible Children Have Trump Accounts
The New York Times – Business:More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are barriers to uptake.
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Oil Prices Hold Steady as Iran and U.S. Prepare for Talks
The New York Times – Business:Iran and the United States were set for further talks after a spurt of hostilities had underscored the uncertainty surrounding attempts to strike a lasting peace deal.
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Oil Prices Rise on Possible Deal to Suspend Attacks in Gulf
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices edged higher after an American official said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to halt attacks in a key shipping lane, raising hopes that hostilities would not escalate.
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Oil Markets Edge Higher After Days of Attacks in Persian Gulf
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices inched up on Sunday evening, while the S&P 500 futures market was little changed.