Category: Stocks and Bonds

How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More

The New York Times – Business:
How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.
The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets have drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.
Oil Prices Fall Ahead of U.S. Vow to Intensify Economic War Against Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce an escalation of sanctions aimed at further isolating Iranian trade.
Gen Z Is Building Wealth By Investing Instead of Buying Homes

The New York Times – Business:
When it comes to building wealth, Gen Z is more focused on investment apps and their retirement accounts than they are in building equity in a home.
Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82

The New York Times – Business:
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Big Tech’s A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields

The New York Times – Business:
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

The New York Times – Business:
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?

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.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat

The New York Times – Business:
Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.