What to Watch for as the Federal Reserve Meets This Week Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates steady at a 22-year high of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Investors are looking for hints at what’s next.
Bank of Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation.
The Bond Market Is Flexing Its Muscles Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.
What’s Happening in the Bond Market? The rapid rise in interest rates in recent months has shaken investors and cast a cloud over the economy.
Investors Fret as Daunting Bond Market Milestone Comes Into View The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has threatened to break above 5 percent for the first time in 16 years, rattling the markets.