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Investors betting on Treasurys like it’s the 2016 election all over again could be making a big mistake
The market backdrop for this presidential election isn’t remotely like 2016, says Jamie Patton, co-head of global rates at TCWBusiness - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump names investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
President-elect Trump on Friday named billionaire investor Scott Bessent to be his Treasury secretary. Bessent would be the key leader of the president-elect’s economic team, which will be tasked ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump’s Treasury Selection Seen as Calming for Investors
Donald Trump has picked Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury secretary.Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago -
Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory
Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year
S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first timeBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake
US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businessesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed rising expectations for a quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December against the potentially ...Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Treasury yields steady as traders weigh increased Russia-Ukraine tensions
Thursday’s rally in U.S. government debt faded as trading progressed, leaving yields little changed again, as market participants assessed media reports that Russia had fired missiles on Ukraine.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
10-year Treasury yield slips as investors weigh state of U.S. economy
Investors weighed mixed economic data and assessed the state of the economy.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Investors can look ahead to Nvidia, Treasury bonds and a bullish finish to 2024
The stock market is entering its usually favorable holiday season.Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets. Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Cornish miner hoping to capitalise on global race for lithium
Analysts expect supply deficit to develop as countries race to meet climate targetsWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Investors step up bets that US election will trigger market volatility
Jitters sweep through bond and currency markets before presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Ukraine’s bonds jump as investors bet Trump will end war
Rally in dollar debt is unlikely ‘Trump trade’ and comes just months after huge restructuringWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Palantir becomes a ‘Trump trade’ as investors bet on higher defence spending
Peter Thiel-founded data company, whose biggest client is the US government, rises $23bn in value since electionWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
German bond investors bet on an end to Berlin’s ‘debt brake’
A key indicator has fallen below zero for the first time as market braces for higher German borrowingWorld - Financial Times - 15 hours ago -
Here’s how ETF investors can lock in higher yields as Treasury rates jumped in October
Defined-maturity bond ladder ETFs could help investors lock in high yields and maturity dates to match their investment goals during periods of heightened market volatility.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results
Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Treasury yields rise by most in a week amid focus on prospects for U.S. economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Wednesday, sending yields up by the most in a week, as geopolitical anxiety eased and investors awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation
US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the oppositeWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Six cities, one question: is China’s property market turning a corner?
From Shanghai to Guangzhou and Beijing to Foshan, buyers and agents voice concerns ahead of next phase of stimulusWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans
South-east Asia’s largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market accessWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Trump's Treasury pick search
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump mulls new Treasury options, Commerce pick President-elect Trump is ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump's Treasury search
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s hunt for Treasury secretary nears end President-elect Trump has been ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Thomas Sowell for Treasury secretary
If ever there was a time to make an outside-the-box pick for secretary of the Treasury, it is now.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
For Investors, What if This Time Is Different?
Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says.Business - The New York Times - October 27 -
How are investors preparing for the Budget?
Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generationBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Trump expands search for Treasury secretary
President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalistsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Inside the battle to be Trump’s Treasury secretary
Plus, Chinese ambassador to the US struggles to connect with president-elect’s inner circleWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Why investors are drawn to precious metals
There are multiple timely - and timeless - reasons why investors are drawn to precious metals. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Investors should ignore the election noise
Longer-term equity, asset class and sector returns are not generally reflective of a presidencyWorld - Financial Times - November 4