Bonds look like they are flashing a warning for global markets
A key interest rate is moving to levels last seen in the fall when markets were worried about trade wars, and that falling yield may be a warning for markets......»»
Sell signal: Trump"s shallow virus plan blows floor out of markets
All global investors got from U.S. President Donald Trump's coronavirus package were a shock travel ban on Europe and a flashing signal to sell, and none of the large-scale tax breaks or medical tests for Americans they'd been expecting......»»
After the big selloff, markets regain some calm
Global equities rallied Tuesday, as did oil, while safe-haven bets like U.S. bonds fell back. Traders said hopes for global stimulus measures had lifted the mood after Monday's big decline. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Coronavirus fears, oil price plunge pummel world markets
Global stock markets plunged on Monday and oil prices tumbled by as much as a third after Saudi Arabia launched a price war with Russia, sending investors already spooked by the coronavirus outbreak fleeing for the safety of bonds and the Japanese yen......»»
Oil bond spreads widen sharply as crude price tumbles; ExxonMobil bonds are most heavily traded
Spreads on bonds issued by oil companies widened sharply in active trade on Monday, as a more than 22% decline in crude prices and the continuing spread of the coronavirus caused global markets to crater. Exxon Mobil's 3.095% .....»»
US stocks plunge 7% as oil crash shakes financial markets
Global stocks tumbled and investors sought cover in US government bonds after a crash in the price of oil rocked financial markets already reeling from the spiralling impact of coronavirus......»»
World stocks sink on coronavirus shock, oil price crash
Global share markets plunged on Monday as panicked investors fled to the safety of bonds and the yen to hedge the economic trauma of the coronavirus, while oil plunged more than 30% after Saudi Arabia opened the taps in a price war with Russia......»»
Investors flee Wall Street, seek shelter in bonds
U.S. stock markets tumbled on Friday as fears of economic damage intensified with the global tally of coronavirus cases crossing 100,000, sending investors scurrying to the perceived safety of bonds......»»
Investors flee Wall Street, seek shelter in bond and gold
U.S. stock markets tanked and the Dow Jones Industrials shed more than 800 points on Friday, as the global tally of coronavirus infections surpassed 100,000 and jittery investors took cover in the perceived safety of bonds and gold......»»
World stocks succumb to virus fears, Treasury yields hit record lows
Global stock markets tumbled and government bonds rallied on Friday as disruptions to business from the spreading coronavirus epidemic worsened, stoking fears of a prolonged economic slowdown......»»
Global markets: Bonds hold gains after Fed"s surprise rate cut
Bonds held onto gains on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve's surprise 50 basis point interest rate cut, part of global efforts to contain economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak......»»
Buffett Indicator Signals Warning to Global Markets
Warren Buffett's favorite economic indicator suggests that a correction is imminentRelated Stocks: BRK.A, BRK.B,.....»»
Asian stocks slide deeper as pandemic fears grow
Oil and Asian share markets extended losses on Thursday as the rapid global spread of the coronavirus kept investors on edge and seeking safety in gold and bonds......»»
Asian stocks extend losses as pandemic fears grow
Oil and Asian share markets slipped on Thursday, struggling to find a footing as the rapid global spread of the coronavirus left investors on edge and seeking safety in gold and bonds......»»
Pandemic fears jolt stock markets, bonds rally
Asian shares fell on Wednesday as a U.S. warning to Americans to prepare for the possibility of a coronavirus pandemic jolted Wall Street yet again and pushed yields on safe-haven Treasuries to record lows......»»
Stocks tumble, oil falls, gold spikes as virus fears grip markets
Stocks across the globe fell by the most since mid-2016 on Monday and oil prices tumbled as a jump in coronavirus cases outside of China drove investors to the perceived safety of gold and government bonds on fears of the impact on the global economy......»»
China stimulus hints, slowing spread of virus lift stocks
A decline in the number of new coronavirus cases in China and mounting expectations for more policy stimulus boosted global stock markets on Wednesday, helping ease some of the alarm caused by an Apple revenue warning......»»
Global markets shudder as Apple’s warning deepens coronavirus fallout
Growing cracks in China's supply chain are disrupting the world’s most powerful companies and threatening economic growth......»»
Investors brace for ugly start to post-holiday trade in China
Investors are bracing for a potential plunge in Chinese markets on Monday when onshore trade in stocks, bonds, yuan and commodities resumes following the Lunar New Year break and a steep global selldown on fears about the spread of a new virus......»»
Global funds prefer stocks despite risks still at play: Reuters poll
Funds increased their preference for stocks to a two-year high at the expense of bonds and cash holdings in their model global portfolio recommendations this month in a Reuters poll, despite world share markets struggling on the coronavirus breakout......»»
Global funds prefer stocks despite risks still at play
Funds increased their preference for stocks to a two-year high at the expense of bonds and cash holdings in their model global portfolio recommendations this month in a Reuters poll, despite world share markets struggling on the coronavirus breakout......»»