Renowned macroeconomic expert Nouriel Roubini, also referred to as ?Dr. Doom? or ?permabear,? a moniker he earned by correctly predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has a bullish outlook on the U.S. and global economy, defying several Wall Street forecasts in recent weeks.
Despite a surprisingly soft inflation report and President Donald Trump?s temporary trade truce, U.S. Treasury yields rose Thursday, suggesting that bond investors remain skeptical of a near-term Fed pivot and are bracing for prolonged policy uncertainty.
President Donald Trump?s tariff announcements led to a sell-off in the stock market and prompted investors to move to safer assets such as Treasury bonds. Mortgage Rates: Despite the initial drop, mortgage rates rebounded as Treasury yields ticked back up. The current rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage sits at 6.85%, according to Mortgage News Daily.
As President Donald Trump initiated a tariff plan that many critics label stagflationary, key figures in the Federal Reserve, including Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, signaled that the central bank might delay further rate cuts.
JPMorgan analyst Jeremy Tonet sees utility companies relatively well-positioned amid concerns that recent tariff hikes could trigger a global recession. What Happened: JPMorgan projects a -0.3% U.S. GDP contraction in 2025.
Shares of the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) are trading higher by 2.7% to $120.53 during Tuesday?s session, rebounding following recent weakness. The industrial sector?highly sensitive to trade policy and global growth?is among the hardest hit over the past week, with XLI dropping alongside escalating concerns about weakening demand, higher costs and disrupted supply chains.
Ratings for MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) were provided by 9 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
Bitcoin plunged to as low as $74,804 on Monday, marking its lowest level in months and igniting fresh concern across crypto markets. The sudden drop followed President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement, which has reignited fears of a global recession and triggered a sharp sell-off in risk assets?including cryptocurrencies.
Last week, the price of WTI crude oil recorded its largest weekly loss in two years after President Donald Trump announced a tougher-than-anticipated set of tariffs, prompting swift retaliation from China, the world's largest importer of oil.
Bets on an emergency Federal Reserve rate cut are rising sharply Monday, as mounting fears of a looming U.S. recession and sudden, severe stock market crashes ? already erasing trillions in market value ? prompt speculators to anticipate swift central bank action ahead of scheduled meetings.
An old clip from The Men Who Built America is causing an uproar on social media as financial markets reel from Donald Trump's tariff policies. In the 2012 History Channel mini-series, Trump said, "I find that I do better in bad markets," adding that downturns create the best buying opportunities.
The Donald Trump administration and the Federal Reserve are signaling a lack of relief amid escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainty. What Happened: According to Craig Shapiro from 3-Circle Investments by The Bear Traps Report, the absence of this perceived ?Trump put? or ?Fed put? could trigger a swift and significant market downturn.
The odds of the Federal Reserve implementing an emergency rate cut soared dramatically on the prediction platform Polymarket as stocks and cryptocurrencies tumbled over tariff concerns. What Happened: Bets in favor of the contract titled "Fed emergency rate cut in 2025?" rose from 20% to 36% over the last 24 hours on the Polygon -based platform. Over $149 million has been wagered on the outcome.
President Donald Trump publicly urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but prediction market data shows that bettors remain skeptical the central bank will act in May. What Happened: According to decentralized forecasting platform Polymarket, 72% of market participants believe the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its next meeting on May 7, with only 24% pricing in a 25 basis ...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a cautious policy stance on Friday, hinting that slowing economic momentum is not yet enough to ease the Federal Reserve's inflation concerns, as higher tariffs threaten to complicate the path toward price stability.
While the world focused on escalating global trade tensions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000 in March, far better than economists? forecasts of 135,000.
The 10-year Treasury just notched its best week since August, as a market flight to safety sent yields tumbling below 4%. Investors rushing out of risk assets have piled into government bonds, pushing Treasury prices higher and handing the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF a solid boost. Chart created using Benzinga Pro TLT is riding the wave, up 6.53% year-to-date and 2.03% in the past month.
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 1,100 points on Friday. The Dow traded down 2.82% to 39,401.43 while the NASDAQ fell 3.59% to 15,955.66. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 3.20% to 5,223.96. Check This Out: Top 3 Financial Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff In April Leading and Lagging SectorsConsumer staples shares fell by just 0.5% on Friday.
As Wall Street crumbles from the impact of tariffs, cracks are still not visible in the U.S. labor market, which continues to show resilience and defies investor fears of economic weakness. In March, nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Private sector payrolls surged by 209,000, the highest since December 2024.
In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.
Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.
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