Bond Report Treasury Yields Fall As Fed Speakers Suggest Skipping Rate Hike in June
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2-year Treasury yield falls to lowest in over a week on signs U.S. economy is losing momentum
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Tuesday after data showed that weaker demand weighed on the pace of expansion in business activity this month.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
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 -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.3% to 100.18
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.3% to 100.18 — down two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
BOJ's Ueda Reiterates Possibility of Rate Hike if Inflation Rises as Expected
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda reiterated Tuesday that the bank would raise interest rates further if inflation grows as the central bank expects.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 -
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 -
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 -
Oil Edges Higher, Aided by Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
Oil edged higher in the early morning Asian session, aided by Fed rate-cut hopes.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
The U.S. Treasury is about to take a step designed to make the bond market more resilient
A long-awaited program intended to make the Treasury market more liquid and resilient is expected to get off the ground in a matter of days.MarketWatch - Business -
Cardinal Health’s stock falls after company says contract with OptumRx will not be renewed after June
Drug distributor backs fiscal 2024 profit guidance despite end of contract that generated 16% of its revenue last year.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Canada Traders Expect Rate Cuts to Begin June, Continue Through Late 2024
The Bank of Canada is expected to embark on a prolonged series of rate cuts, starting this June and ending in late 2025 with the country’s main interest rate two percentage points lower than its current level, according to a central bank survey ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
ECB Will Consider Fed's Progress When Deciding on Rate Cuts, De Guindos Says
The ECB will take account of the Fed’s progress in lowering inflation when it decides the pace of cuts to its key interest rate after a first move in June, its vice president said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Market veteran Howard Marks says Fed is 'not going back' to ultra-low rates
That means credit can provide a "very solid foundation" to an investment portfolio, the Oaktree Capital Management co-founder told CNBC.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Cramer points to signs the economy is slowing that could bring rate cuts from the Fed
CNBC's Jim Cramer referred to these factors as "brown shoots" that are disrupting U.S. economic growth.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
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 -
Report: Brown wants longer-term Kings commitment at market rate
Kings coach Mike Brown reportedly would like to be rewarded for his contributions with a new market-value contract extension.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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 -
The Illusion of Knowledge at the Fed
It relies heavily on a mathematical model of the economy with 500 variables and some 170 equations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Gershkovich appeal rejected, ensuring detention into June
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had an appeal to try and end his pretrial detention rejected Tuesday by a Moscow court, according to The Associated Press (AP). Gershkovich will remain in pretrial detention in Russia until late ...The Hill - Politics -
Antony Blinken rejects suggestion of ‘double standard’ on Israel
Comments come as US state department report finds that Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights in Israel. The US secretary of state has rejected the idea that Washington might have a “double standard” when applying US law to allegations ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
5 shot in Maryland park during 'senior skip day' gathering: 'It's maddening'
GREENBELT, Md. (WDCW) – Five teens were injured in a shooting in Greenbelt, Maryland, during "senior skip day" festivities for local high school students, police said. Three of the victims had serious injuries and the two others were critically ...The Hill - Politics -
Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet
Switching to a toothpaste tablet has been one of the easiest refillable options I've found, in a sea of mediocre choices.Wired - Tech -
Verizon Communications Results Lifted by Price Hikes
Verizon Communications’ revenue was up slightly in the first quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verizon Communications Results Lifted by Price Hikes
Verizon Communications’ revenue was up slightly in the first quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verizon Communications Results Lifted by Price Hikes
Verizon Communications’ revenue was up slightly in the first quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verizon Communications Results Lifted by Price Hikes
Verizon Communications’ revenue was up slightly in the first quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
UFC Apex to host first WWE event on June 9
WWE, in partnership with the UFC, has announced that NXT Battleground will take place at the UFC Apex on Sunday, June 9 in Las Vegas.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
Try something new to stop the days whizzing past, researchers suggest
Researchers find memorable images make time feel slower because we are trying to gather more information about them. If every day appears to go in a blur, try seeking out new and interesting experiences, researchers have suggested, after finding ...The Guardian - World