A former International Monetary Fund (IMF) senior official is issuing a warning on US Treasuries amid reports that China is advising its banks to cut their holdings of US government debt. Ex-IMF deputy director Desmond Lachman says there are “troubling signs” emanating from the US treasuries market as the long-term treasury bond yields fail to…
Wall Street traders and investors have been sent to the brink over the past week by President Donald Trump‘s tariff policy, scrambling to figure out strategies and calming clients as trillions were wiped off stock market values. A massive relief rally, however, comes with a caution sign. Since announcing sweeping tariffs on April 2, the…
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The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates may seem like it would lead to lower borrowing costs. However, despite the Fed’s actions, many key interest rates, including mortgage rates, have risen since then. This article Wait, the Fed cut rates, but mortgage rates went up? 😲 Let’s break down what’s happening and what…
Recent data reveals that speculators, particularly hedge funds and other leveraged investors, have amassed the largest net short position in 10-year Treasury futures ever recorded. This bearish positioning is causing concerns about the future direction of Treasury prices. This article The 10-year Treasury rate chart shows a surprising twist… Did hedge funds miscalculate with their…
On Wednesday, major U.S. equity averages closed lower, failing to sustain a rebound through to a second straight session. Investor sentiment was notably impacted by a soft $42 billion bond market auction, which revealed underlying concerns about the economic outlook. Disappointing Bond Auction The U.S. stock markets started to decelerate following a lackluster $42 billion…