He pioneered a technique for using computers to predict short-term movements in stock prices, something that proved to be hugely lucrative — when it worked.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82
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Can Bessent’s ‘Big Tool Kit’ Calm Bond Investors?
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to step up efforts to restore calm to the debt markets. So far, it’s not working out that way.
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Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week
The New York Times – Business:Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
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Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?
The New York Times – Business:High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.
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Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
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Did Bessent Put the Fed in a Bind?
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions have calmed markets. But Wall Street is worried about the fallout for inflation and more.
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
The New York Times – Business:Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
The New York Times – Business:Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
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More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting
The New York Times – Business:Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.
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Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stress
The New York Times – Business: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.
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The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
The New York Times – Business:There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.