Federal Reserve

Economics

Dollar Takes a Bruising From Trump’s Jabs at Fed Chair

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The US dollar hit a three year low against a basket of currencies Monday, highlighting investor concerns about US assets.

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Markets

Tariff Delay Fails to Soothe Bond Market Turmoil

When yields rise, it suggests a selloff, and it also means likely higher costs of borrowing for companies as well as the government.

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Economics

The World’s Big Central Banks Play It Safe With Rate Holds

As Kenny Rogers sang, gamblers have to know when to hold them. When it comes to interest rates, so, too, do central banks.

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Advisor Upside

More than 8 in 10 Advisors Said They Now Use Generative AI

Firms are building up their tech stacks with AI, according to a survey from Advisor360. They’re also expanding the C-suites.

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Economics

US Corporate Delinquencies Near Eight-Year High Amid Interest-Rate Squeeze

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Even with a booming economy in the past two years, US companies are missing loan payments at the highest rate in almost eight years,

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Markets

Yield on 10-Year Treasury Note Touches 18-Year High as Inflation Indicators Mount

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On Tuesday, the overall yield on the US 10-Year Treasury Bond touched its highest intraday point, 4.699%, since last spring.

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Indicators

Inflation Report Will Test Fed’s Plans and Bull Market’s Steam

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The market’s sunny optimism, set against wintry December, will face a Game of Thrones-like test this Wednesday: an inflation report is coming.

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