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finance1 year ago•4 min saved

"Market Uncertainty Looms as Treasury Yields Hold Steady Amid Fed and Economic Data"

Uncertainty has returned to the US Treasury market as investors reassess their bets on when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, following strong economic data and a cautious message from the Fed. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury have surged, leading to a splintering of potential outcomes and a decrease in expectations for a March rate cut. The possibility of a first rate cut in May has increased, and investors are now pricing in a total of 122 basis points in cuts in 2024. The rise in yields hasn't significantly impacted stocks, and many still believe that the direction of travel for rates is lower as long as inflation remains on a cooling trend.

via Reuters|

#bond-prices #federal-reserve #finance

finance1 year ago•1 min saved

"US Treasury's Reduced Borrowing Plan Sparks Market Activity and Dollar Decline"

The Treasury's lower than expected borrowing numbers have led to stock and bond prices moving higher, with yields lower, and the USD weakening. The US stock market has seen gains, with the NASDAQ and S&P indices reaching record highs. In the debt market, yields have decreased across the board. In the forex market, the EURUSD is testing its 200-day moving average, while the USDJPY and GBPUSD are experiencing fluctuations. The USDCHF has fallen to retest a key downside target.

via ForexLive|

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finance2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Post-'Everything Bubble' World: A Dangerous Market 'Bloodbath' with Trillions at Stake"

Economist Nouriel Roubini has warned that markets should brace for persistently higher inflation rates, leading to a stagflation era that will cause both fixed-income and equities to plummet over the next decade. Roubini predicts a "bloodbath" in the markets, with potential losses in the tens of trillions of dollars globally. Factors contributing to this include an aging workforce, deglobalization, increased government spending, and high levels of debt among both private and government borrowers. Central banks may raise inflation targets to avoid a debt trap scenario, while some countries may allow higher inflation to erode nominal debt.

via Markets Insider|

#bond-prices #finance #inflation

finance2 years ago•1 min saved

Jim Cramer's Insights on Bonds, Stocks, and Market Movements

CNBC's Jim Cramer believes that the stock market is currently being controlled by the bond market, stating that stocks cannot rally until bond prices rise and yield rates decrease. Cramer warns that if rates continue to rise, investors may lose money on stocks, as bonds are currently dictating the market. He uses the example of spice maker McCormick, whose shares fell despite reporting an "OK" quarter, attributing the decline to the impact of bond market activity. Cramer emphasizes the inverse relationship between the bond and stock markets, highlighting the importance of bond prices in determining stock valuations.

via CNBC|

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finance2 years ago•4 min saved

Bank Woes Shake Global Markets Amidst Communication Concerns.

Traders and money managers across the world were on high alert over the weekend as the finance world braced for the next, and perhaps, final act of Credit Suisse Group AG’s stunning and spectacular fall from grace. Except for over-the-counter trades in bonds, there was little for most traders to actually do with markets closed, as Swiss officials and UBS AG raced to put together a deal for all or parts of Credit Suisse on Saturday. Yet a quiet sense of dread over “what comes next” for the broader banking industry — and the global economy — once markets reopen Monday was palpable nonetheless.

via Yahoo Finance|

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