US ramps up long-term debt buybacks as yields soar to multi-year highs

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The US Treasury has unexpectedly announced an increase in buybacks of long-dated government debt, a decision made following the rise of yields on these securities to their highest levels in years. Just two weeks after releasing its planned schedule for Read More …

National Debt Hits $40 Trillion Mark

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The United States is increasingly entrenching itself in a profound debt predicament. The federal debt reached an unprecedented $40 trillion on Tuesday, as reported by the Treasury Department. It represents a significant turning point that will impact Americans, businesses, and Read More …

U.S. Stocks Set to Rebound as Oil and Treasury Yields Retreat

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The major U.S. index futures are indicating a higher open on Wednesday, suggesting that stocks may recover after experiencing a downward trend in recent sessions. The futures recently advanced amid a downturn in crude oil prices, which had increased significantly Read More …

The bond markets around the world are taking a beating

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Investors are increasingly worried about factors such as inflation and substantial government deficits, alongside heightened competition from corporate bonds. This has led to a sell-off in the global bond market, resulting in rising borrowing costs for both governments and individuals. Read More …

U.S. Stocks Set to Fall as Yields and Oil Rise

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The major U.S. index futures indicate a lower opening on Tuesday, suggesting that stocks may experience additional declines following the pullback observed in the prior two sessions. Weakness among technology stocks is poised to exert pressure on Wall Street, as Read More …

Trump delays 50% tariff on select Canadian goods

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President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding a potential 50% tariff on a broad array of Canadian goods will not be implemented at 12:01 a.m., as he revealed just hours prior, thereby exempting approximately $20 billion in imports. “I have paused the Read More …

Google to Shift Pixel Production Out of China by 2027

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A source has revealed that beginning in 2019, Google will no longer manufacture its Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds in China. This move comes as tech companies are being pushed to diversify their supply chains by ongoing tensions between Read More …

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Remains Near Record Lows

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Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remained in single digits on Monday, showing a slight increase from the weekend, based on preliminary shipping data released on Tuesday, as US and Iranian peace talks continue to be at an impasse. Read More …