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Analysis: Path for 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield to 5% Is Possible but Tricky
A recent jump in U.S. government-bond yields has left investors pondering whether the 10-year Treasury yield could reach 5% as expectations for interest-rate cuts continue to be scaled back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields fall after S&P surveys show U.S. economy losing some momentum
Yields on U.S. government debt slipped Tuesday morning after data showed that weaker demand weighed on the pace of expansion in business activity this month.MarketWatch - Business -
Dollar Expected to Remain Strong
The dollar was weaker against major currencies and the WSJ Dollar Index was slightly lower.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Italian Bonds Marginally Outperform Bunds After S&P Affirms Rating, Outlook
Italian BTPs marginally outperformed Bunds in early European trade after S&P affirmed Italy’s BBB rating and stable outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds
Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totaling $2.4 trillion, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.CNBC - Business -
Investors price in growing chance of another Fed interest rate rise
While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% probability of increaseFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
S&P 500 heads for worst month since 2022 as bond yields jump on inflation fears
The U.S. stock market’s bull run has hit a rough patch, as bond yields spiked this month on fears that a robust economy is helping to keep inflationary pressures alive.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an already tight housing market.The New York Times - Business - Mortgage -
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average rate, report says
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported.NBC News - Top stories -
BOE to Start Rate Cuts Earlier Than U.S. Fed, Impacting Gilt Yields
The Bank of England is expected to start cutting interest-rates before the Federal Reserve as U.S. inflation remains sticky and the economy stays resilient, ING analysts say in a report.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why you should open a high-yield savings account before the Fed's April meeting
There's a compelling case to be made for opening a high-yield savings account right now.CBS News - Top stories -
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Averages show Europe is running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.ABC News - World -
Treasury yields finish little changed as geopolitical tensions cool
Rates on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Monday after no major escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend.MarketWatch - Business -
Where is the Fed’s interest rate heading?
The search for the neutral rate is proving elusiveFinancial Times - Business -
Where is the Fed’s interest rate heading?
The search for the neutral rate is proving elusiveFinancial Times - World -
I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
Two stocks for a stronger dollar and Fed uncertainty
Investing in U.S. importers can help you benefit from a strong dollar without being too exposed to inflation spikes or interest rate surprises.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Investors raise bets on euro falling to parity with dollar
Eurozone borrowing costs seen as likely to fall first as strength of US economy lowers chance of imminent rate cutsFinancial Times - World -
These Home Sellers Are Done Waiting for the Fed to Lower Rates
Some owners need to upsize, downsize and change jobs, even if mortgage rates don’t fall soon.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds. Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on ...The Guardian - World -
Why homicide rates are falling across the country
Homicides are falling across the U.S. And that shift could impact the role crime — often a top voter concern — plays as an issue in November's election. But it is a phenomenon for which experts don't have a clear explanation. Some say homicide ...The Hill - Politics -
Eurozone Bond Yields Could Rise If PMI Data Beat Forecasts
French, German and eurozone PMIs matching or beating consensus views could be sufficient in the current environment to push bond yields through resistance levels, both at the front and at the long end of the curve, KBC said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Should you lock in your mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?
Are you shopping for a new home? Here's why you may (and may not) want to lock in your rate before the Fed meets.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
FirstFT: Traders build up bets of Fed interest rate rise
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine aid and the opening of Trump’s trialFinancial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
GE Aerospace’s stock surges toward a 16-year high after earnings beat
Shares of GE Aerospace got a boost premarket Tuesday as quarterly profit and revenue — including results before the spinoff of GE Vernova was completed — rose above expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
How Suneera Madhani Mapped Out a Path After a Massive Exit
The founder of Stax and Worth AI discusses the importance of having a personal roadmap.Inc. - Business -
Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?
The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates are at bringing down price increases – and if they could be fueling the problem. Standard economic thinking says that higher interest rates ...The Hill - Politics -
G.M. Reports Big Jump in Profit on Gasoline Car Sales
General Motors has struggled with electric vehicles and in foreign markets but it is selling lots of combustion engine cars and trucks in North America.The New York Times - Tech -
G.M. Reports Big Jump in Profit on Gasoline Car Sales
General Motors has struggled with electric vehicles and in foreign markets but it is selling lots of combustion engine cars and trucks in North America.The New York Times - Business -
Spotify reports record quarterly profit after a year marked by deep layoffs and activist attention
Spotify beat expectations on the top and bottom lines when it reported quarterly earnings Tuesday, after a year of activist investor scrutiny and cost cutting.CNBC - Business -
What will a 5.55% high-yield savings account earn in 6 months?
5.55% is an impressive high-yield savings account interest rate. But how much money would you earn with it?CBS News - Top stories -
House prices in Wales fall by 6.5% in a year
House prices in Wales have fallen for the fifth time in a row, Principality Building Society says.BBC News - Top stories -
Gold Futures Prices Drop as Safe-Haven Demand Melts Away
Gold futures fell 1.8% as diminishing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East hit safe-haven demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores as investor group looks to save the brand
Longtime mall retailer Express filed for bankruptcy and plans to close nearly 100 stores as an investor group looks to save it from extinction.CNBC - Business -
Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores as investor group looks to save the brand
Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, but a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it.NBC News - Top stories -
Gogglebox star died after fall through skylight
A coroner is told George Gilbey died from traumatic injuries after the incident while working on a roof.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel has not provided evidence to support UNRWA claims, report says
Independent review commissioned by UN says relief agency needs to improve neutralityFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Israel has not provided evidence to support UNRWA claims, report says
Independent review commissioned by UN says relief agency needs to improve neutralityFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Two Texas high school teams played a two-day, 23-inning game
Midland and Odessa finished a 23-inning game over the course of two days, the third-longest high school game in the country's history.ESPN - Sports -
Ukrainian refugee family reflects on nearly 2 years of living in U.S.
For the past two years, the U.S. has been quietly resettling hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with one of the families that escaped war and now live and work in New ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine