Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, is spiking again, reviving fears of inflation.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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The Economic Fallout From a Potential Return to $100 Oil
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Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down
The New York Times – Business:Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.
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The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?
The New York Times – Business:Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will raise interest rates.
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Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High
The New York Times – Business:This week’s renewed strikes by the United States and Iran strain the flow of energy and diminish expectations the disruption will end soon.
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Investors Still on Edge Over War, Debt and Inflation
The New York Times – Business:U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher, stocks lower and making bond investors nervous.
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Global Bond Rates Are Rising. What Should You Do Now?
The New York Times – Business:If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.
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Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge
The New York Times – Business:Government borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs around the world, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation.
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Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks
The New York Times – Business:The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.
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Investors Expect Higher Rates After Fed Chairman’s Inflation Pledge
The New York Times – Business:Kevin Warsh reiterated the Federal Reserve’s commitment to tackle rising prices, nudging up investor expectations of a rate increase.
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Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules
The New York Times – Business:Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
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What if the A.I. Stock Market Rally Is Just Getting Started?
The New York Times – Business:Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.
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Warsh’s Big Test at Jackson Hole
The New York Times – Business:Investors want Kevin Warsh, the Fed chairman, to address inflation, interest rates and the bond market in a major speech. Some worry he won’t say enough.