BlackRock's Rieder Shifts from Stocks to High-Grade Bonds
BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder cuts equities for high-grade bonds yielding 7-8%, preferring them over expected stock returns of 10-12%.
BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder cuts equities for high-grade bonds yielding 7-8%, preferring them over expected stock returns of 10-12%.
Falling oil could trigger a 5-10% stock rally, says strategist David Spika, as lower crude may ease inflation and bond yields.
This week's PCE, GDP, ISM, payrolls, and BOJ minutes will influence the Fed's next rate decision and move stocks and crypto.
Bessent urged the Fed to keep an open mind on rates, citing AI productivity gains, and said Iran oil deliveries to China may end in two weeks.
Apollo's Slok warns AI assistants could spark an 'agentic bank run' by automatically shifting deposits to higher-yield fintech accounts.
AUDUSD dipped under the 200-day MA for the first time in 11 months, reaching 0.7005, before rebounding above the average on dollar weakness.
New York Fed President John Williams warned that repeated supply shocks are complicating the fight to bring inflation back to 2%.
US 10-year Treasury yields above 5% now beat typical rental returns, with the spread at its widest since July 2007.
The 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.45% as Treasury yields surged, putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto markets.
10-year Treasury yields rose to 5.18%, with next resistance at 5.25-5.30%. If that level breaks, 6% could become a serious consideration.
Oxford Economics' US business-cycle indicator sounds recession alarm, but consumer spending and AI investment remain strong.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues that rising Treasury yields are not a threat but a filter that favors strong companies. He also expects inflation to decline in theβ¦
UBS says October Fed hike odds are overdone; 10-year yield above 5.1% for first time since 2007.
US stock indices fell again as yields surged on rate hike expectations, each index testing key support levels.
Fed's Paulson signals another rate hike may be needed; other officials echo hawkish stance.