A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.
Tag: Government Bonds
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Why Are Investors So Jittery?
There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The September jobs report could be pivotal.
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Why the Jobs Report Might be Pivotal for a Jittery Stock Market
There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The September jobs report could be pivotal.
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Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns
A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
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A Plot to Oust the House Speaker Hits Weary Investors
Matt Gaetz’s move to unseat Kevin McCarthy is adding volatility to equity and bond markets.