US Treasuries Set To Break Even After Rocky First Half Of 2024
US Treasuries steady despite volatile start to 2024, as Fed may cut rates due to falling prices. Bonds now seen as valuable in portfolio.
Is Q1 GDP Data Easing Pressure On Fed To Cut Interest Rates? 5 Economists Weigh In
U.S. economy grew at 1.3% in Q1, slower than expected. Inflation may continue to decline, easing pressure on Fed to cut rates. Experts have mixed views on potential impact.
Redditors Question Change To Fed Policy: Are They ‘Slowing QT To Prevent A Crash’?
The Fed kept rates unchanged but announced a significant reduction in its quantitative tightening program starting in June. Redditors have diverse opinions on its effectiveness and potential impact on inflation and investment strategies.
Jerome Powell Back In Hawkish Policy Lane? Why Economists Feel Fed’s ‘Higher For Longer’ Narrative Hasn’t Changed: ‘Markets Need To Focus On The Fact That…’
Powell stated on Tuesday that a prolonged period of restrictive monetary policy may be necessary, refraining from offering explicit guidance on a rate-cutting strategy.
Bond Yields Surge To 6-Month Highs As Likelihood Of No-Landing Scenario Increases: UBS Warns Of Potential Fed Rate Hikes To 6.5%
U.S. Treasury yields at highest since mid-November 2023 due to economic resilience, fiscal spending, and inflation pressures, impacting government debt costs and bond ETFs.
Bond Trader Places Largest-Ever Bet On Fed Rate Cuts In 2024 Ahead Of March Inflation Report
Record-breaking bet placed on Dec. 2024 short-term interest rate futures, anticipating Fed rate cuts due to strong economic data and high inflation.
March’s ‘Blowout’ Jobs Numbers Underscore ‘American Exceptionalism’: 5 Economists Analyze 2024 Rate Cut Implications
US labor market beats expectations with 303,000 jobs added in March, sparking debate on potential Fed rate cuts and stock market impact.
Treasury Yields Almost Fully Erase Post-Inflation Data Surge As Poor Retail Sales Reignite Fed Cut Hopes
US Treasury note yields retract surge after the January inflation report, indicating a quick shift in investor sentiment.
BNDI: 2024’s Hidden Gem Bond ETF That Produces 2% Additional Income While Maintaining A Similar Risk Profile
Let's Rewind
2022 and 2023 were hectic - war, bank crises, and bear markets.
Inflation was still running rampant - with the core PCE having just peaked at +6.4% in February 2022. These consistent out-of-control inflation reports caused the Federal Reserve to take action by doing the only thing they know how to do - raise interest rates.
Russia’s Biggest Ukrainian Attack To Date: Unpacking Latest Missile, Drone Salvo
Ukrainian officials have described the latest attack as the most extensive aerial barrage since Russia's invasion began in February 2022.