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[Last minute summary] Dollar appreciation and stock depreciation due to falling FOMC interest rate cut expectations
The results of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will be announced at 3:00 a.m. this evening, and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will hold a press conference from 3:30 a.m.
Federal Reserve May Cut Interest Rates Three Times in 2024: Julius Baer
Mark Matthews, head of Asia research at Julius Baer, explains why he sees three interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
Jared Bernstein on Inflation, The Federal Reserve
Jared Bernstein, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, breaks down the recent data showing softer growth and hotter inflation, and if there should be any concerns over consumer sentiments. He states that the economy is still very strong and shares his thoughts on how he sees inflation coming down as the Federal Reserve is no longer hiking interest rates. Jared Bernstein speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
We're Getting Whiffs of Stagflation, Sosnick Says
Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers chief strategist, says the push-pull between stocks and bonds is getting a little nerve racking. He says the bond market is starting to get a little stressed. He is on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
US stocks closed | PCE suspends inflation concerns, Google's performance soared more than 10% after that, and Nvidia rose more than 6%
The S&P Index rose 2.67% this week, and the NASDAQ rose 4.23%, all of which recorded the biggest weekly gain since November last year; the China General Index rose nearly 9% weekly, the biggest increase since July last year.
Bonds Have Had a Wild Ride. The Roller Coaster Is Coming to a Stop
About the author: Harley Bassman is the managing partner at Simplify Asset Management. He is the creator of the MOVE index, the standard measure of interest-rate volatility.
Stubborn inflation made the Fed's dream of cutting interest rates drift farther and farther away, and the US bond market was sold off
US Treasury yields rose to 2024 highs, and given evidence that pressure on US prices continues, people have doubts about the ability of the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates later this year.
Pimco's Wilding Says the Fed Pivot Party Is Over
Tiffany Wilding, Pimco managing director and economist, says the US economy is "incredibly strong" and isn't consistent with inflation pressures further moderating. She speaks on Bloomberg Television.
Is demand for two-year and five-year US bond auctions OK, but will the US bond market usher in a turning point?
Although US bond auctions on Tuesday and Wednesday showed that investor demand is fair, investors may be reluctant to buy longer-term US bonds a few days before the US Treasury is about to announce quarterly refinancing plans and the Federal Reserve meets.
Morgan Stanley's Wilson on Markets, Earnings, Election
Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, talks about stock picking in this volatile environment, how the presidential election could impact markets, and the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate cut. He is on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Goldman Sachs sent reassurance pills to the market before the Fed's most popular inflation indicator was released: it rose in the first quarter, then continued to cool down
Goldman Sachs anticipates that the inflation index most favored by Federal Reserve officials — that is, the core PCE inflation index that excludes highly volatile food and energy components — may rise slightly in the first quarter of 2024, but will continue to decline for the rest of the year.
This week's “big test” of US bonds hits a record wave of auctions, indicating that the 5% yield mark is about to be broken?
As US Treasury bonds this month are on the verge of their worst performance since this year, a series of auctions will be a major test of whether yields have peaked after the highest level in 2024.
Will US stocks be saved this week? The Federal Reserve's “favorite” inflation index, tech giants' earnings reports are coming
The Federal Reserve's favorite inflation measure and earnings reports from big tech companies are coming this week.
The US Treasury bond market regained its decline only because the New York Federal Reserve President mentioned the word “interest rate hike”
The rebound in the US Treasury bond market came to an abrupt end after a Federal Reserve official mentioned the possibility of raising interest rates.
US bond yields are bullish to 5%, and bond traders prepare for a year without the Fed cutting interest rates
Bond traders are preparing to deal with the possibility that the yield on US 10-year Treasury bonds will exceed 5%, as the scenario where the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates this year seems increasingly likely.
Treasury Yields Jump by Most Since 2022-2023 After Hotter-than-expected CPI Inflation Report
Two- and 10-year Treasury yields leapt by the most in at least a year on Wednesday, after March's hotter-than-expected consumer-price index report threw doubts on the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates by June.
The market is like “Fright Bird”! Are traders shorting US debt and running out of tonight's CPI?
A large number of short bets may cause the bond to fall short after the CPI data is released.
Treasury Yields Nudge Down From Four-month Highs as Inflation Report Looms
Bond yields fell on Tuesday, but remained just below their highest since November following recent data that showed the U.S. economy in relatively good health.
Capitalizing on the Rate Turn: Timing the Ideal US Treasury Entry
This year, the trajectory of the US stock market has been significantly influenced by market expectations surrounding Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Following the March 21 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Fed officially announced that it would maintain interest rates at their current level while signaling to the markets a potential for three rate cuts within the year.
Benchmark Treasury Yield Holds Near Four-month High After Stronger U.S. Economic Data
U.S. bond yields were a touch higher early Tuesday, as investors continued to reduce bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected data on Monday.