Wall Street analysts are speculating that the Federal Reserve will halt its series of interest-rate increases in September. As traders eagerly await the release of the minutes from the Fed's July 25-26 meeting, they hope to gain valuable insights into the central bank's future actions. These minutes, scheduled for release at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, are highly … [Read more...] about Wall Street Anticipates Fed Interest-Rate Pause in September
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Bond Yields Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Minutes
Overview Yield Movement Here are the key movements in bond yields: The yield on the 2-year Treasury (BX:TMUBMUSD02Y) slipped by 5.5 basis points to 4.906%. Remember, yields have an inverse relationship with prices. The yield on the 10-year Treasury (BX:TMUBMUSD10Y) retreated 4.2 basis points to 4.176%. The yield on the 30-year Treasury (BX:TMUBMUSD30Y) fell 1.5 basis points to … [Read more...] about Bond Yields Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Minutes
Concerns about Inflation Drive U.S. Stocks Lower
The U.S. stock market experienced consecutive losses on Wednesday as the minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meetings revealed worries about a potential resurgence of inflation. According to preliminary data from FactSet, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) declined approximately 180 points, or 0.5%, settling near 34,765. Similarly, the S&P 500 index dropped 0.8%, … [Read more...] about Concerns about Inflation Drive U.S. Stocks Lower
Bond Yields Rise to 15-Year Highs as U.S. Economy Prospers
What's Happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury (BX:TMUBMUSD02Y) remained steady at 4.965%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury (BX:TMUBMUSD10Y) increased by 3.1 basis points to 4.287%. The yield on the 30-year Treasury (BX:TMUBMUSD30Y) rose by 5 basis points to 4.406%. What's Driving Markets On Thursday, important updates on the U.S. economy will be released, including the … [Read more...] about Bond Yields Rise to 15-Year Highs as U.S. Economy Prospers
A Soft Landing in the U.S., but Challenges Abroad
The U.S. economy appears to be experiencing a much-anticipated soft landing, thanks to careful interventions by the Federal Reserve. The central bank's measured increase in interest rates has resulted in a well-balanced economy with reduced inflation. This positive outcome bodes well for Americans. However, the situation is quite different in other parts of the world. Europe, … [Read more...] about A Soft Landing in the U.S., but Challenges Abroad
