Investors are increasingly betting the Fed will cut rates as the trade war escalates
An increasing number of market watchers appear to think the escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing poses risks that could upend growth in the largest economy......»»
Halfway through 2019, tech leads on Wall Street
Technology stocks are Wall Street's top performers as 2019 hits half-way, with investors betting on lower interest rates, although Apple and chipmakers face turbulence related to the U.S.-China trade war......»»
Tesla Stock Down 30% In 2024, Investors Continue To Short, Bet Against EV Leader New Data Reveals
A new report shows Tesla stock traded short as a crowded trade, suggesting continued strong interest in betting against the EV stock in 2024. read more.....»»
Market Snapshot: Nasdaq rises as yields pull back but Dow industrials under pressure
U.S. stock benchmarks trade mixed Monday, following losses for all three major indexes last week as investors weigh brightening economic prospects against worries that interest rates will climb sooner than anticipated......»»
Dow closes at record high, tech falters as traders mull the impact of Biden"s stimulus
The reflation trade continued on Friday as rising interest rates spurred investors to sell technology stocks.....»»
Global stocks hit record highs and WTI oil tops $60 as "reflation trade" powers ahead
Investors are betting that vaccines and government stimulus will power a rapid rebound in 2021, sending stocks and oil prices soar.....»»
There’s no map for rates investors plotting a course to recovery
Rates investors grappling with this crisis are strategizing for the recovery—but it may not be much easier to trade. On the face of it, the playbook seems straightforward. Central banks globally are... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields slide as Fed boosts asset purchases by at least $700 billion and slashes rates to zero
Treasury yields trade sharply lower on Monday as investors dive into government paper following the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it would ramp up its bond-buying purchases, and cut rates to a range between zero and 0.25%......»»
As Fed Contemplates Coronavirus-Prompted Easing, Bitcoin Traders Bet on Halving
Investors are betting the Fed will quickly slash rates amid coronavirus jitters. Whether they turn to bitcoin as a crisis hedge remains to be seen......»»
The Tell: Here’s why stock investors should care about investment-grade credit ratings
As U.S. corporations have racked up record levels of leverage after the financial crisis, the ability to keep borrowing at low rates has become increasingly important to stock investors, too......»»
The Tell: Here’s why stock investors care about investment-grade credit ratings
As U.S. corporations have racked up record levels of leverage after the financial crisis, the ability to keep borrowing at low rates has become increasingly important to stock investors, too......»»
Hedge funds test Swiss tolerance with franc gambit
Hedge funds betting that the Swiss franc will climb further against the euro will soon meet their match, according to investors who are taking the other side of the trade......»»
Negative Rates Are Forcing German Banks To Hoard So Much Cash They"re Running Out Of Space
Negative Rates Are Forcing German Banks To Hoard So Much Cash They're Running Out Of Space The increasingly unstable and unpredictable world isn't the only reason why betting on safe-.....»»
Mortgage rates went up, but geopolitics could expand Americans’ home-buying power
The ‘phase one’ trade deal between the U.S. and China didn’t significantly boost optimism among investors......»»
NewsWatch: Mortgage rates went up, but geopolitics could expand Americans’ home-buying power
The ‘phase one’ trade deal between the U.S. and China didn’t significantly boost optimism among investors......»»
Mortgage rates increase slightly as geopolitical upheaval could expand Americans’ home-buying power
The first phase trade deal between the U.S. and China didn’t significantly boost optimism among investors......»»
Market Extra: Why are markets ignoring escalating conflict in Hong Kong?
Investors are betting that U.S.-China trade relations can survive Congress’ protest against Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong.....»»
Global stocks fall from 20-month highs on trade talk doubts
World stock markets slid from 20-month highs on Thursday as uncertainty about a U.S.-China trade deal offset strong results from Apple and Facebook, while the dollar weakened as investors mulled whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates further......»»
Global stocks fall from 20-month highs on trade talk concerns
World stock markets slid from 20-month highs on Thursday as uncertainty about a potential U.S.-China trade deal offset strong results from Apple and Facebook, while the dollar eased as investors mulled whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates further......»»
World stocks fall from 20-month highs on trade talk concerns
World stock markets slid from 20-month highs on Thursday as uncertainty about a potential U.S.-China trade deal offset strong results from Apple and Facebook, while the dollar eased as investors mulled whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates further......»»
Higher Mortgage Loan Rates Continue to Reduce Demand for Refinancing
Applications for new mortgages declined slightly last week. Mortgage loan rates rose modestly as week over week as bond investors saw some hope for a trade agreement between China and the United........»»