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30-year Treasury passes 5% after Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating
U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the U.S.’ credit rating, citing fiscal concerns. At 4:46 a.m. ET, the 30-year Treasury yield was up over 10 basis points to 5.021%. The 10-year yield also rose 10 basis points to reach 4.542%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury yield was up over 2 basis points, reaching 4%. One basis point […]
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S&P 500 rips higher by more than 20% as animal spirits awaken in six-week market comeback
I can’t be the only parent of college-age kids who routinely texts them, “Have fun. Not too much.” This roughly captures the recent market moment. Investors have loosened up and are deservedly enjoying the resounding six-week market comeback — which takes them ever closer to the hard-to-discern line between harmless fun and reckless indulgence. Bursting […]
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Moody’s downgrades United States sovereign credit rating, citing growth in government debt
Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Moody’s Ratings cut the United States’ sovereign credit rating down a notch to Aa1 from the Aaa, the highest possible, citing the growing burden of financing the federal government’s budget deficit and the rising cost of rolling over existing debt amid high interest rates. “This one-notch […]
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A ‘huge win’ for bulls: Markets soar on U.S.-China deal as Wall Street sees more upside
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (R) and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a news conference in Geneva on May 12, 2025, to give details of “substantial progress” following a two-day closed-door meeting between U.S. and China top officials aimed at ending the tariff war. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Stock Chart IconStock […]
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Fed meeting live updates: Fed flags rising inflation risk, traders await insight from Powell presser
Federal Reserve holds steady on rates once more, as expected Central bank policymakers kept a steady hand on interest rates, maintaining them at the target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This time, the Federal Open Market Committee noted that it is “attentive the risks to both sides of its dual mandate and judges that the […]
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The economy is showing signs of weakening. Here’s what it means for investors hunting yield
Cracks are starting to appear in the economy, and that means now is a good time for investors to get a little pickier about where they dig for portfolio income. The first-quarter U.S. gross domestic product reading , released last week, showed the economy shrank 0.3% as uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade policies dragged […]
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Where the ‘Fast Money’ traders see the most promise — and problems — over President Trump’s next 100 days
Fast Money Where the ‘Fast Money’ traders see the most promise — and problems — over President Trump’s next 100 days Published Tue, Apr 29 20257:25 PM EDTUpdated 47 Min Ago Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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10-year Treasury yield slips on a lack of progress on global trade negotiations
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 21, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury slipped on Tuesday as investor sentiment remained under pressure from stalled developments in global trade. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was 1 basis point […]
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Treasury yields rise as Fed chief warns of impact of U.S. tariffs
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday as investors weighed the state of the U.S. economy after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell raised concerns about the inflationary and economic growth risks of the White House’s tariffs. At 3:55 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose around 4 basis point to 4.319%. The 2-year Treasury yield was up over […]
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Cboe’s volatility expert sees more market turmoil ahead as tariff uncertainty not fully priced in
Cboe’s volatility expert sees more market turmoil ahead as tariff uncertainty not fully priced in Published Tue, Apr 15 20257:02 AM EDTUpdated 11 Min Ago Anna Gleason@anna_gle WATCH LIVE Source
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