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Asian stock markets fell broadly, pressured by Brent crude hovering near $104 a barrel and rising sovereign bond yields. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 1.9% as 10-year government bond yields tested 30-ye…
Canada's 10-year bond yield surged to 3.904% as Brent crude spiked past $100 amid Middle East tensions. The oil rally has renewed global inflation worries, delayed anticipated interest-rate cuts, and…
US existing home sales dropped 2% in August to an annualized pace of 3.98 million units as mortgage rates hovered near 6.7%. Rising bond yields continue to weigh on buyer affordability, pushing sales…
The U.S. Treasury announced a $6 billion buyback of 10- and 20-year notes, tripling regular size to steady the bond market. However, the 10-year yield still rose to 4.841%, underscoring ongoing press…
Nasdaq 100 futures and memory-chip makers including Micron gained in premarket trading as falling bond yields relieved pressure on the broader tech sector.
Wall Street rallied as Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled openness to pausing rate hikes if inflation moderates. His comments lowered Treasury yields and reduced market expectations of a rate i…
European markets closed broadly lower on Wednesday, with Germany's DAX falling 0.50%. Sentiment was pressured by surging oil prices following U.S.-Iran military tensions, rising bond yields, and pers…
Despite September's poor historical seasonality, analysts argue this year is different due to strong market breadth, solid earnings growth, and low volatility. While elevated bond yields remain a ris…
Federal Reserve commentary indicating continued inflation vigilance and potential rate hikes led to choppy trading and higher bond yields. While the Dow initially rose, it later pared gains to trade …
Markets opened mixed but mostly higher as investors await the keynote speech by Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole. Communications and Discretionary sectors lead early gains, while Healthcare lags. Bond yie…
US equity futures were mixed as Nvidia's strong earnings and bullish AI outlook offset broader market concerns. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained, the Dow slipped amid persistent macroe…
European markets show slight weakness as German government bond yields fall and the Euro Stoxx 50 dips, reflecting cautious investor sentiment in the region.
Markets brace for hawkish messaging at the Jackson Hole Symposium as Fed leadership navigates high bond yields and persistent inflation risks. Analysts expect cautious, data-dependent guidance rather…
US equities closed higher on Friday, buoyed by robust business activity data which indicated the fastest growth in over four years. Despite ongoing concerns regarding inflation and bond yields, major…
Long-term bond yields hit 19-year highs, yet the stock market showed notable resilience, despite being on track for weekly losses.
Bank of America advises contrarian trades for 2026, favoring bonds, Chinese property, and gold over crowded AI and tech positions. Political risks, especially from the November U.S. midterms, could t…
Despite long-term bond yields hitting 19-year highs, the S&P 500 (US500) showed remarkable resilience, slipping only 1.33% for the week. However, with the "risk-free" 30-year Treasury yield now over …
Silver rallies alongside gold and bitcoin as investors seek alternative assets outside the traditional financial system, driven by non-market methods like bond yield caps and increased Treasury purch…