Category: Stocks and Bonds

Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week

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Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?

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High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.
How Big Tech’s A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields

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Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.
Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
Did Bessent Put the Fed in a Bind?

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The Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions have calmed markets. But Wall Street is worried about the fallout for inflation and more.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat

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Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy

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Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting

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Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stress

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Government bond yields fell and stocks jumped on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout

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There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out

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Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors

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The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.