Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
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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.
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
The New York Times – Business:Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
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Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors
The New York Times – Business:The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.
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The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks
The New York Times – On the Runway:Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.
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Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns
The New York Times – On the Runway:Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
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Tech Giants’ Profits Reveal Potential Vulnerability in the Stock Market
The New York Times – Business:Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.
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The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?
The New York Times – Business:The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.
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Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Dip on Stalemate in Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Hopes were dashed over the weekend for a breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.
The New York Times – Business:The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.