Welcome back, US Traders! What’s Happening in the Bond Market? Today is a big day for US traders as the bond market is back open for business. If you’re wondering why all the buzz, let me break it down for you. Treasury yields are on the rise again, following a sudden turnaround on Friday. The…
Blog Post Understanding the Recent Fed Decision Recently, the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point hike in interest rates, a move that was widely anticipated by market analysts. Despite this increase, the central bank decided to keep all other policy measures unchanged. Fed Chair Powell emphasized the importance of data dependency in their decision-making…
China’s Country Garden Facing Default Risk What’s Happening? Chinese developer Country Garden is in hot water as it struggles to meet a USD 22.5 million payment, risking default. The company has sought extensions on seven onshore bonds, adding to the growing concerns in the market. The European Central Bank President Lagarde, along with Schnabel and…
Goldman Sachs and the Probability of a US Recession Why Goldman Sachs Keeps Lowering Their Forecast Goldman Sachs has been making headlines lately for their consistent revisions of the probability of a US recession in the next 12 months. And what’s even more surprising is that their forecasts have been consistently lower than the consensus….
Lagarde’s Insights on Central Bank Responsibilities By: Your Name On Monday, ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the importance of central banks in maintaining stable inflation expectations. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions within the banking sector on the role of central banks in the current economic climate. Lagarde’s remarks highlight the critical role that central…
Blog Post: The Impact of Price Cap on Russian Oil Exports: A Closer Look Recently, Bloomberg reported remarks from a senior US Treasury official regarding the price cap imposed on Russian oil exports by the US and its allies. According to the official, the US is evaluating the policy’s effectiveness based on whether it enables…
The Future of Transportation: Hyperloop Technology Introduction In recent years, the world has witnessed a surge in technological advancements that have revolutionized various industries. One such innovation that has garnered significant attention is Hyperloop technology. The global hyperloop technology market has been on an upward trajectory, with a market value of US$1.8 billion in 2023….
ECB’s Nagel: Price Stability is the Priority, Not Pleasing Banks – A Recap Joachim Nagel on Price Stability Joachim Nagel, president of the Deutsche Bundesbank and a key member of the European Central Bank Governing Council, made an important statement on Monday in Frankfurt. While speaking on monetary policy, Nagel emphasized that price stability is…
