Tag Archives: Bonds
US yields boost dollar, leaves yen struggling
Key points: The U.S. dollar saw a strong performance on Tuesday, supported by rising U.S. Treasury yields. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields surged by nearly 14 basis points to 4.479% overnight. Analysts attribute this move to expectations of former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again, potentially leading to higher tariffs and increased government borrowing.Continue Reading
Stocks edge up, bond yields dip; inflation data ahead
Key points: Global stock indexes edged higher on Thursday, while U.S. Treasury yields dipped slightly after a series of U.S. economic reports suggested slowing momentum. Traders are eagerly awaiting Friday’s U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) data, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, which could clarify the U.S. interest rate outlook. Mixed job market signals influenceContinue Reading
Euro Zone Bond Yields drop following U.S. economic data
6th May 2024 Key points: On Monday, bond yields in the euro zone saw a decrease. This movement in the bond market was largely due to new U.S. economic data that led traders to believe the Federal Reserve might cut rates twice in 2024. SEE: The euro 10-year bond yield sees a significant dip onContinue Reading
S&P 500 Rises Despite Mixed Earnings, Higher Bond Yields
In a session marked by volatile trading, the S&P 500 climbed, ending the day up 1.08 points or 0.02%, closing at 5,071.63. This gain came as the market processed a series of mixed signals—from an uptick in bond yields following a substantial auction of U.S. Treasury notes to varied corporate earnings reports across key sectors.Continue Reading
MARKETS TODAY: US Dollar, Treasury Yields, and Tesla’s Shift
ICYMI – Market outlook for 24 April 2024 As we navigate through the final week of April, key economic indicators poised to test the resilience of the US dollar are on the horizon, with Q1 GDP figures and Core PCE data expected to shed light on the economic trajectory. While the US dollar has seenContinue Reading
