So Much for Inflation Running Wild This Summer
This week brought a trio of reports on inflation. None of them seemed to flash any warning signs about prices spiraling out of control.
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Junk Bonds Have Gotten Dumped
In another potentially bearish sign, junk bonds are getting dumped.
The Barclays High Yield Bond Index ($JNK.IV) closed at its lowest price in 2-1/2 years...
As Expected, Volatility Hits Global Markets
Just two days ago, Market Insights said that "traders hankering for volatility may want to keep an eye on currencies and crude oil." Both...
Safe Havens Abandoned as Risk Appetite Returns
In a sharp reversal from late 2018, safe havens are crumbling across the board.
Utilities and consumer staples are the only two major sectors with negative...
How the Market May Be Pricing in Higher Rates
Suddenly the market seems to be taking higher interest rates seriously.
Banks and financials, which stand to benefit from increased yields, are among the best...
Federal Reserve Joins the Global Flock of Dovish Central Bankers
Stocks just had their second-biggest rally of the year, partially because of the Federal Reserve. It's worth recapping what happened.
Why Interest Rates and Treasury Bonds Could Be the Next Big Things to Watch
Interest rates crashed to record lows because of coronavirus. But will they stay there?
The U.S. Treasury Department...
Rumbles in the Bond Market
Disclosure: this post is intended for educational purposes only and shouldn't be viewed as a recommendation.
For a long time, investors have warned about a...
Goldilocks Silences Jerome Powell
Fairy tales keep coming true in the U.S. economy.
Most people know the classic story of Goldilocks describing the porridge of the Three Bears: Not...
Bonds Keep Grinding Lower
Last week, price action in certain equities suggested interest rates would climb. Today, it happened.
Yields on five- and 10-year Treasury notes shot to new...
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