Australian stocks creep up from near one-year low The ASX200 finished up 0.2 per cent as bond yields fell and Israel failed to launch its anticipated ground invasion of Gaza. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Taking Advantage of the High-Interest Rate Environment The choice between investing in cash treasuries (individual Treasury securities) or Treasury Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) depends on your investment goals, risk tolerance, and preferences. We will discuss factors when deciding between the two and unveil some little-known or often-overlooked points. Barchart · Oct 21, 2023
India's UPI system leading in cross-border payment: U.S. treasury official US Treasury official Shambaugh highlights India's UPI system for advancing bilateral links with other countries, incl. Singapore & UAE. ASEAN countries have greater ambition of interlinking fast payment systems multilaterally. G20 Payments Roadmap channelling efforts for tangible progress. New techs present opportunity for fresh start for payment systems, incl. transparency,… The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Stock Index Futures Climb on Dovish Fed Comments, PepsiCo Earnings on Tap December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.20%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.26% this morning as comments from Fed officials bolstered bets that the U.S. central bank may stand pat until year-end, while investors continued to evaluate the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Barchart · Oct 10, 2023
Stock Index Futures Climb as Dovish Fed Comments Boost Sentiment, PepsiCo Earnings on Tap December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.20%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.26% this morning as comments from Fed officials bolstered bets that the U.S. central bank may stand pat until year-end, while investors continued to evaluate the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Barchart · Oct 10, 2023
FTSE 100 posts third best day of 2023 as bond selloff eases; gas prices jump after Balticconnector pipe leak – as it happened Markets surge on relief that bond yields are falling, while gas prices jump following reports that damage to Finland-Estonia pipeline could be deliberate The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023
Stocks Recover Early Losses on Dovish Fed Remarks What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.49%. Stocks on Monday recovered from early losses and... Barchart · Oct 9, 2023
Stocks Mixed on Middle East Turmoil What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.01%. Stocks are mixed after the militant group Hamas attacked... Barchart · Oct 9, 2023
Stocks Under Pressure from Middle East Turmoil What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.65%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower as geopolitical concerns... Barchart · Oct 9, 2023
Markets Today: Stocks Retreat on Conflict in the Middle East Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.71%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.88%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower as ramped-up geopolitical concerns sparked risk-off sentiment in asset markets after the militant group Hamas attacked Israel over... Barchart · Oct 9, 2023
Nasdaq Futures Slip as Bond Yields Rebound, U.S. Jobs Report Looms December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are trending down -0.10% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday as the latest batch of U.S. economic data prompted investors to scale back forecasts for Federal Reserve tightening this year, with the focus now turning to Friday’s U.S.… Barchart · Oct 5, 2023
Are These Bond ETFs Smart Investments -- iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) and iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (TFLO) The likelihood of the Fed keeping interest rates higher for longer, government dysfunction, and other macro headwinds will likely exacerbate the market volatility in the near future. So, let’s determine if you should invest in bond ETFs iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) and iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond… StockNews.com · Oct 5, 2023
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Bond Yields Retreat, U.S. Jobs Report Looms December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are trending up +0.14% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday as the latest batch of U.S. economic data prompted investors to scale back forecasts for Federal Reserve tightening this year, with the focus now turning to Friday’s U.S.… Barchart · Oct 5, 2023
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Rate Worries Linger, U.S. Jobs Report Looms December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.17%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.05% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday as the latest batch of U.S. economic data prompted investors to scale back forecasts for Federal Reserve tightening this year,… Barchart · Oct 5, 2023
Barchart · Oct 5, 2023 Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Rebound, U.S. Jobs Report Looms December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.39%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.37% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday as the latest batch of U.S. economic data prompted investors to scale back forecasts for Federal Reserve tightening this year,…
StockNews.com · Aug 22, 2023 3 Bond ETFs That Investors Keep Going Back To Despite indications of the U.S. economy potentially navigating toward a sought-after soft landing, lingering threats of credit rating downgrades could persevere the market uncertainty moving forward. Against this backdrop, investing in appropriate bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs), such as Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities…
StockNews.com · Aug 14, 2023 3 Must-Buy Intermediate-Term Bond ETFs While the inflation has steadily cooled over the past year, getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile, risking holding rates steady next month. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy best intermediate-term bond ETFs First Trust Low Duration (LMBS), iShares Core 1-5…
Zenger · Aug 4, 2023 Hedge Fund Billionaire Bill Ackman Bets Against Long-Term U.S. Treasuries, Predicts 5.5% Yields Ackman cites structural changes and mounting concerns as reasons for his high-stakes bet
Zenger · Aug 3, 2023 Yellen Criticizes Fitch’s Credit Downgrade, Defends Strong US Economy Treasury Secretary questions Fitch's assessment, highlights robust economic recovery
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 The US government's debt has been downgraded. Here's what to know Late Tuesday, Fitch Ratings became the second of the three major credit-rating firms to remove its coveted triple-A assessment of the United States government’s credit worthiness, a move that contributed to sharply lower stock prices in Wednesday trading
Zenger · Aug 2, 2023 US Private Sector Adds 324,000 Jobs In July, Surpassing Expectations ADP report shows 324,000 new jobs added, outperforming economist estimates.
Zenger · Jul 31, 2023 US Public Debt Surges To $32.7 Trillion, Raises National Security Concerns Rising debt threatens economic decline and hampers defense capabilities, urge experts
The Week · Jul 3, 2023 US-China talks: can Biden mend ties with Beijing? The US treasury secretary heads to China this week hoping to lay the groundwork for improved communication and relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 US sanctions target Iran's internet censorship amid protests The United States said on Friday it imposed sanctions on Iranian technology company Arvan Cloud, two employees and an affiliated Emirati firm for helping Tehran censor the internet in Iran as part of the government's attempts to crush domestic protests.
Barchart · May 19, 2023 3 Ways to Profit From a Government Debt Default As the debt ceiling deadline approaches, there is growing speculation about the possibility of a U.S. government default. If such an event were to occur, it would have wide-ranging ramifications and could present various trading opportunities. Let's explore the potential consequences and areas where trading opportunities might arise