Economy

“A US debt default could spark mass unemployment, payment failures, and catastrophe that would raise interest rates ‘into perpetuity,’ Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns”

“…A government debt default would be catastrophic for the US economy, sparking mass unemployment, payment failures, and interest rates rising “into perpetuity,” according to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. “Since 1789, the United States has paid all of our bills… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow Jones Surges 900 Points On Cool Inflation Data; Treasury Yields Dive”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly surged 900 points Thursday after the closely watched consumer price index, or CPI, inflation gauge came in cooler than expected. The 10-year Treasury yield dived to 3.87% Thursday after the cooler-than-expected CPI reading. Meanwhile,… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Treasury secretary concedes she was wrong on ‘path that inflation would take'”

“US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admitted Tuesday that she had failed to anticipate how long high inflation would continue to plague American consumers as the Biden administration works to contain a mounting political liability… Yellen and other White House officials once framed inflation as… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Biggest Treasury Buyer Outside U.S. Quietly Selling Billions”

“…Japanese institutional managers — known for their legendary U.S. debt buying sprees in recent decades — are now fueling the great bond selloff just as the Federal Reserve pares its $9 trillion balance sheet. The latest data from BMO Capital… Continue Reading…

Economy

“10-year Treasury yield tops 2% for the first time since 2019 after hot inflation report”

“U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Thursday, with the benchmark 10-year rate breaching the 2% level, after key inflation data showed hotter-than-expected price pressures. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note jumped 6 basis points to hit a session high of 2%, the… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Bank of England Will Fail To Pay Dividend To Treasury”

“The Bank of England will fail to pay a dividend to the Treasury this year for the first time in living memory after struggling to break even, posing a risk to its independence. Minutes of the February meeting of the… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Positive Job Growth In March: High Treasury Yields Continue”

“U.S. Treasury yields were slightly higher on Friday morning, following a better-than-expected March jobs report. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed to 1.688% at 8:32 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond rose to 2.341%. Yields move inversely to… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy, Investing

“Short-Term Treasury Yields Could Go Negative. Here’s What That Means for Investors.”

“Yields on some Treasury bills—short-term securities that mature in a year or less—could temporarily turn negative because of a coming supply crunch, experts say. While they won’t be auctioned by the U.S. at rates below zero, as auction rules prevent that, bills… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“U.S. Treasury yields rise after strong China economic data”

“What are Treasurys doing? The 10-year Treasury note yield TMUBMUSD10Y, 0.681% rose 1.2 basis points to 0.681%, while the 2-year note rate TMUBMUSD02Y, 0.137% was steady at 0.139%. The 30-year bond yield TMUBMUSD30Y, 1.425% added 2.1 basis points to 1.429%. Bond prices move in the opposite direction of yields.… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“10-year Treasury yield erases recent gains as S&P 500 books near 6% loss”

“What are Treasurys doing? The 10-year Treasury note yield TMUBMUSD10Y, 0.767% slumped 9.3 basis points to 0.651%, its lowest since May 29, falling below where it traded before the release of Friday’s jobs report. The benchmark maturity saw its biggest daily drop since… Continue Reading…