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Economy

“Jobless rate for Black Americans declines to 5.2% to end 2023 on a positive note”

“The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black Americans, the group with the highest jobless percentage in the country, saw their unemployment… Continue Reading…

Banking

“US Bank Plans to Issue $2.5 Billion of Auto Credit-Linked Notes”

“…It’s the first time US Bank has sold this type of securitization, according to a preliminary ratings report by Moody’s Investors Service. The notes effectively allow the issuer to transfer credit risk tied to the underlying loans over to investors.… Continue Reading…

Banking

“US Bank Plans to Issue $2.5 Billion of Auto Credit-Linked Notes”

“…It’s the first time US Bank has sold this type of securitization, according to a preliminary ratings report by Moody’s Investors Service. The notes effectively allow the issuer to transfer credit risk tied to the underlying loans over to investors.… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“10-year Treasury yield falls to three-year low… 30-year rate hits record low”

“The 10-year Treasury yield hit its lowest level since July 2016. The 30-year Treasury yield hit a record low. The move into bonds came as stocks plunged with the Dow down more than 1,000 points. The yield on the benchmark 10-year… Continue Reading…

Economy, Investing, Personal Finance

2-Year Treasury Notes Are More Profitable Than 10-year [For The Time Being]

“The yield on U.S. 30-year bond also turned heads on Wall Street during Wednesday’s session as it fell to an all-time low, dropping past its prior record notched in summer 2016. The two historic moves coming in tandem show that… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Citi starts bank earnings on a positive note thanks to buybacks”

“Citigroup kicked off bank earnings season on Monday with solid results that were boosted by a splurge in share buybacks. The stronger-than-expected earnings from Citi (C) suggest America’s big banks continued to chug along during the second quarter in the face of a challenging economic… Continue Reading…