Upheaval in the Bond Market
The recent upheaval in the bond market can be attributed to its inefficacy as a hedge against inflation.
Recent
Perceived vs Real Drop in China’s Stakes in US Treasurys
China has been steadily decreasing stakes in US Treasurys since 2013. However, extent of reduction might be perceived as more dramatic than reality.
The Federal Reserves Policy Quandry
Navigating the labyrinth of current Federal Reserve policies evokes memories of medical practices detrimental to a patient’s overall vitality.
Fed Officials Adopted More Cautious Stance in September as Economic Uncertainty Grew
A growing sense of uncertainty around the path of the U.S. economy pushed Fed policymakers into a newly cautious stance last month.
Fed's Bostic Sees No More U.S. Rate Hikes, No Recession
Atlanta Fed Pres. Bostic on Tuesday said U.S. central bank need not raise borrowing costs any further, and sees no recession ahead.
Fed’s Logan Says Higher Yields May Mean Less Need for Hikes
Logan said recent surge in long-term Treasury yields may mean less need for US central bank to raise benchmark interest rate again.
Fed’s Barr Defends New Capital Rules Amid Bank Pushback
Fed VC Barr pushed back against recent claims that US proposal requiring banks to bolster capital buffers would curb lending and hurt the economy.
