Economic News, Page 15

Asian and European investors chasing the higher yield in the U.S. is what’s driving down yields and causing the inverted yield curve, not expectations of a recession. On Thursday, billionaire Warren Buffett told CNBC that economic growth has lost some steam recently, while adding he is not concerned. Fed Chairman

We could see some false starts and stops as the second quarter begins, but the combination of low interest rates and the potential lifting of major concerns over the trade deal could lead to another strong quarter for equities.

Positive news on trade lifts sentiment but stocks continue to drift sideways as growth concerns persist.

The Pound holds on early. Expect a choppy few days, however. Will Theresa May find the needed support or is it back to Parliament on Monday…

The Futures pare losses from earlier on in the day. The news wires and today’s stats will influence bond yields and risk appetite through the day.

Don’t be surprised if technology shares weaken over the near-term especially on days the benchmark and blue chip indexes rise. This may be caused by fund managers trimming positions of winning stocks to raise the cash needed to invest in some of the high-flying IPOs.

On the surface, the news looks good because it appears to be supportive for the Trump administration’s plan to level the playing field with China and other global partners. Additionally, given the results, the Atlanta Federal Reserve raised its estimate of first-quarter GDP to 1.5 percent. The estimate had been

Asian stock market investors are reacting to the movement in U.S. interest rates after the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell below the 3-month Treasury bill rate last week for the first time since 2007.

Volatility in bond yields weighs on stocks but Draghi says a slowing economy does not necessarily mean a recession is coming.

It’s looking like another gain at the open, but the day ahead will have its pitfalls… The focus will be on UK parliament and on any Oval Office chatter.

Global equities rebound from Monday’s stock rout as recession fear wanes and bond rates rise.

A better start to the day is on the cards if the futures are anything to go by. Sentiment could rapidly shift, however, should bond yields hit reverse.

Another big day ahead on the Brexit front could deliver an unexpected turn and a boost for the Pound. Will Theresa May call it a day to deliver The Deal?

Traders took profits on Apple shares following the event

he foundation for Monday’s weakness was laid last week when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it was pausing future rate hikes for 2019 and slashing the outlook for growth in the country. This raised questions about the health of the economy, driving investors out of stocks and into the safe-haven

The Pound is on a rollercoaster ride. Where will it end up by the end of the day? Look out for resignation and talk of another referendum…

Global equities plunge after the U.S. ten-year treasury yield inverts, Trump is cleared of colluding with Russia.

Risk aversion hit the Asian markets early, pulling the European and U.S futures into the red. Bond yields did the damage, as bond yields tumbled.

The major Asia/Pacific stock indexes are down sharply on Monday amid concerns over a potential recession in the United States. The move is being fueled by an inversion of part of the Treasury yield curve. Most importantly, Evans said it’s a good time for the U.S. central bank to pause

In my opinion, we already saw the market’s reaction to the news on the pre-market opening. And that will be it. The market’s rose on the news and I don’t expect to see any new developments related to the event when the cash market opens on Monday. Instead investors are