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Global Market Overview

20th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview On Friday, U.S. Treasury yields remained steady as investors evaluated the latest economic data and its implications for Federal Reserve policy. The 10-year Treasury yield increased by 2 basis points to 4.396%, and the 2-year Treasury yield edged slightly higher to 4.795%. Yields and prices move inversely, with ...

Global Market Overview

17th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview On Thursday, U.S. Treasury yields increased as investors analyzed recent economic data and its potential impact on Federal Reserve policy. The 10-year Treasury yield rose by 2 basis points to 4.373%, and the 2-year Treasury yield climbed by over 5 basis points to 4.789%. Bond prices move inversely ...

Global Market Overview

16th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview U.S. Treasury yields saw a retreat post-release of April’s consumer inflation data, softer than projected. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 8 basis points to 4.363%, while the 2-year Treasury yield slid by over 7 basis points to 4.749%. April’s consumer price index rose 0.3%, slightly below the 0.4% ...

Global Market Overview

15th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at the Foreign Bankers’ Association in Amsterdam, reiterated concerns about persistent inflation, suggesting a prolonged period of unchanged policy rates. Despite expectations for inflation to decrease, recent data, including the Labor Department’s producer price index showing a higher-than-expected 0.5% increase in April, ...

Global Market Overview

14th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview U.S. Treasury yields saw a slight decline on Monday as investors awaited key inflation data and Federal Reserve officials’ comments scheduled for the week. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell by 3 basis points to 4.473%, while the 2-year yield also dropped by 3 basis points ...

Global Market Overview

13th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview U.S. Treasury yields saw a modest uptick on Friday as investors assessed the implications of a surge in weekly jobless claims on interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up by over 1 basis point to approximately 4.463%, while the 2-year yield followed suit, rising by 1 ...

Global Market Overview

10th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview The Bank of England (BoE) maintains its 5.25% benchmark interest rate, hinting at a future reduction if inflation declines, as Governor Andrew Bailey expresses confidence in easing borrowing costs. Bailey refrains from specifying a timeline for adjustments, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) divided, seven advocating hold and ...

Global Market Overview

9th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview The U.S. Treasury note yield experienced a marginal increase amid investor scrutiny of Federal Reserve comments, aiming to decipher future interest rate trajectories. While the 10-year Treasury yield rose slightly to 4.481%, the 2-year Treasury yield saw a minor decline to 4.826%. Investors analyzed Fed officials’ remarks, ...

Global Market Overview

8th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview U.S. Treasury yields experienced a decline as investors analyzed Federal Reserve policy prospects in light of recent economic indicators and central bank statements. The 10-year Treasury yield decreased by nearly 6 basis points to 4.433%, while the 2-year yield rose by almost 2 basis points to 4.805%. Amid ...

Global Market Overview

7th May, 2024 - Published bycristina

Fixed Income Market Overview Central banks on both sides of the Atlantic are navigating nuanced economic landscapes amidst shifting inflationary pressures. ECB policymakers, including Philip Lane, express growing confidence in addressing euro zone inflation through potential interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin underscores the persistent threat of inflation ...

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