Government Bonds No Safe Haven in Central Bank-Driven Recession -BlackRock
Government bonds may not offer much protection in a recession if surging inflation pressures central banks to continue tightening monetary policy.
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U.S. Speaker Pelosi's Husband Sold Nvidia, Micron Options at a Loss
Nancy Pelosi's husband sold call options in chipmakers Micron Technology and Nvidia for loss of under $1M, according to a new transparency filing.
Fed Can’t Pause Rate Hikes With Core Inflation Accelerating, Kashkari Says
Fed can’t pause campaign of monetary tightening once benchmark interest rate reaches 4.5% to 4.75% if “underlying” inflation still accelerating.
Nancy Pelosi's Stock Disclosure Reveals a Surprising Outcome
Recent trading disclosures show that not every move turns out as expected. Rules for buying and selling stocks were strengthened for Congress in 2012.
Fed’s Bullard Leaves Open Possibility of Larger December Hike
Fed. Pres. Bullard left open possibility that central bank would raise interest rates by 75 basis points at each of next two meetings in Nov. and Dec.
Yellen Worries Over Loss of ‘Adequate Liquidity’ in Treasuries
Treas. Sec. Yellen cited concerns about potential breakdown in trading of US Treasuries, as her department leads effort to shore up crucial market.
Rejoice: We May be Very Close to Fed Capitulation
Warnings about monetary overkill by central banks are growing louder. This time the insurgency is coming from within America's New Keynesian elite.
