Fresh bond market volatility stemming from the Trump administration’s fast-moving tariff policies isn’t lost on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. And neither is the risk of China potentially using its robust Treasury pile to inflict economic pain on the US. “We have a big toolkit. We do buybacks. I think if Treasurys hit a certain…
Shocking stock-market volatility, chaos in the bond market, and a plunge in the dollar — this week in markets is destined for the history books. The S&P 500 wrapped up its best week since November 2023 — but that doesn’t begin to tell the story of the tariff-fueled roller coaster ride that investors were sent…
The unusual surge in long-term Treasury yields has rattled investors in the aftermath of President Trump’s tariff-fueled “Liberation Day” — and the catalysts behind the turmoil could have a ripple effect across the entire financial ecosystem. As of Wednesday’s close, the 10-year yield (^TNX) jumped another 14 basis points to trade around 4.40%, even as…
It’s been one of the most chaotic stretches for US markets in recent memory. And the massive surge in long-term Treasury yields has served as yet another example of the bizarre trading action in the aftermath of Trump’s tariff-fueled “Liberation Day.” The 10-year yield (^TNX) jumped 17 basis points to kick off the week, a…
Morgan Stanley’s CIO said bond yields had surpassed levels that support high stock valuations. Investors should focus on a select few sectors in the market, Mike Wilson says. The bank said it favored key sectors with strong earnings, like financials and media. The bond market is sending investors a clear signal about where to invest…
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, as regional markets continued to watch President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation. Investors remained uncertain about what the impact of the policies might be. The latest from Trump is his announcement of 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum coming into the U.S. South Korea, and…
Jan 21, 2025 The financial markets of Hong Kong and Macau have strengthened their position in the bond market through the linkage of their bond clearance and settlement systems. This strategic move aims to create a more expansive market for fixed-income financial products, offering greater opportunities for companies and local authorities to raise capital. More…
By Jiaxing Li, Summer Zhen and Li Gu HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Investors in Chinese bonds head for 2025 betting there will be no miraculous recovery in the economy, putting them at odds with an equities market that has wagered on a revival in consumption. Although China’s closed capital account diminishes the 33 trillion yuan…
We recently published a list of Jim Cramer November Portfolio: Top 10 Stocks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands against the other stocks in Jim Cramer’s November Portfolio. Stock markets are roaring amid Donald Trump’s victory. Jim Cramer, who has long believed that Trump’s presidency would…
US stocks will drop 5% in the coming weeks, BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky said. The swings being seen in the dollar and bond market have historically preceded stock sell-offs, he said. Krinsky also sees the market as set up for a “sell the news” event related to the election. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…