Bond Report Treasury Yields Slip after World Bank Warning Adds to Global Growth Concerns and Traders Eye Inflation Data
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Tesla Earnings Report Could Add to Concerns About Its Strategy
Analysts expect first-quarter results to show a decline in profits, fueling worries that competitors will grab a bigger slice of slowing electric car sales.The New York Times - Business - Tesla -
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 -
Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
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 -
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 -
World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism funding after claims of killings and evictions
Plan to expand Ruaha national park has been beset by allegations of abuse, leading bank to withhold final $50m of $150m budget. The World Bank has suspended financing intended to develop tourism in southern Tanzania after allegations of killings, ...The Guardian - World -
Commodity traders bet on big data and AI
Sector pushes to harness latest tech tools as competition from hedge funds intensifiesFinancial Times - Business -
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
The U.N. labor organization is warning that over 70% of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlightABC News - Health - Climate -
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 -
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 -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
AB Foods Eyes Further Profit Growth as Primark Margins Rise
Primark owner AB Foods raised its dividend and said it expects a significant rise in full-year profit after its budget retailer delivered robust margins and higher earnings.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AB Foods Eyes Further Profit Growth as Primark Margins Rise
Primark owner AB Foods raised its dividend and said it expects a significant rise in full-year profit after its budget retailer delivered robust margins and higher earnings.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
China Finance Ministry Voices Support for Central Bank Bond Trading
China’s finance ministry has said it is in favor of the central bank resuming trading Treasury bonds, a move that would see the monetary authority dust off a rarely used tool in its policy kit.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - Business -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - World -
World Primed for More Balanced Growth as U.S. Cools, Peers Pick Up Pace
Activity in the U.S. private sector slowed in April amid signs of a pickup in other leading economies, a sign that global growth is set to be more broadly balanced this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Big change' in global growth is bullish for commodities including copper, says VanEck CEO
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck thinks the commodities' rally has more room to run.CNBC - Business -
Bank of England policymaker warns against cutting rates too soon
Pound rises against dollar as chief economist Huw Pill sets a different tone from deputy governorFinancial Times - Business -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - World - Climate -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
TSMC Shares Fall After Downgrading 2024 Global Chip Outlook
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell sharply as investors’ worries about the chip maker’s cautious outlook for the industry eclipsed its upbeat first-quarter financial results.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
World defense spending reaches highest levels on record: Report
Military spending across the world last year reached the highest levels ever recorded by a major global think tank, soaring to $2.4 trillion in 2023, according to a new report. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said the ...The Hill - Politics -
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 -
American Resolve Is Slipping
Neither Biden or Trump support such credible offensive measures as confronting Iran or Russia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Report: No discipline expected for Martin after Tatum collision
The NBA reportedly isn't expected to review Caleb Martin's controversial foul on Jayson Tatum at the end of Celtics-Heat Game 1.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
World Bank president's speech on China poverty reduction taken out of context online
Yahoo News - World - China -
Facing pressure from rights groups, World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project
A U.S.-based rights group says the World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that allegedly caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagersABC News - World -
Trump's $175 million bond can stand after attorneys agree to comply with new conditions
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office argued it is concerned about the financial wherewithal of Knight Specialty Insurance company, which posted the bond for former President Donald Trump.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump's $175 million bond can stand after attorneys agree to comply with new conditions
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office argued it is concerned about the financial wherewithal of Knight Specialty Insurance company, which posted the bond for former President Donald Trump.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Cuts Interview Short After Being Asked If He's Playing James Bond
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has starred in numerous high-profile movies, including Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron, and has been rumored to play the next James Bond for some time now. But it appears that Taylor-Johnson is becoming more annoyed by ...GameSpot - Tech -
Oracle met with Senate aides about TikTok data storage after House ban passed
Oracle and TikTok have a corporate partnership called Project Texas that allows U.S. user data to be stored on Oracle's cloud.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe
Engineers spent months working to repair link with Earth’s most distant spacecraft, says space agency. Earth’s most distant spacecraft, Voyager 1, has started communicating properly again with Nasa after engineers worked for months to remotely fix ...The Guardian - World - NASA -
Colombian Fund Managers Eye $750 Million Fee Bonanza After Senators Tweak Pension Bill
Yahoo News - World -
Senators request renewed assessment of Havana Syndrome cause after 60 Minutes report
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to President Biden calling for "renewed assessment by the U.S. government" of Havana Syndrome in the wake of a 60 Minutes investigation.CBS News - Top stories -
UPS’ stock rises after profit extends long streak of beats as deliveries improve
UPS’s stock rallied Tuesday, after the package delivery giant beat first-quarter profit expectations, even as it once again reported revenue that fell below forecasts.MarketWatch - Business