bonds

The bond market’s recent behavior, akin to meme stocks, is now influencing the equities market, according to a leading strategist. What Happened: Stocks are reacting to shifts in the bond market following a significant drop in yields over the past two months, reported Business...

The CEO of Howard Capital Management, Vance Howard, has made predictions about the financial markets that may surprise some investors. Despite the recent turbulence in the bond market, Howard suggests that long-term bonds could outperform the S&P 500 in 2024. What Happened: Howard has been...

Billionaire investor Ron Baron recently disclosed in an interview that he has never owned bonds and instead focuses his investments on assets despite the rising U.S. inflation and burgeoning national debt. What Happened: Baron, the chairman of Baron Capital, made this disclosure in a CNBC...

Bill Ackman, the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, is a renowned billionaire institutional investor and hedge fund manager with a net worth of over $3.5 billion. The Harvard University-educated finance executive is known for his leveraged contrarian bets on the stock and bond...

The spotlight on Wednesday could move from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting to the Treasury Department’s forthcoming borrowing plan. What Happened: The Treasury Department’s quarterly refunding announcement is expected to reveal its strategy to amplify sales of long-term debt...

Despite rising geopolitical risks and inflation, Jeremy Siegel, a professor at the Wharton School, encourages investors to favor stocks over bonds. According to a report by Business Insider, Siegel feels that the economic growth remains robust, partially due to the increased adoption...

We performed a screening of Small-cap ETFs – defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) between $400 and $2 billion – to determine what funds had the largest change in net assets on the week, according to data from etfdb.com. Only non-leveraged funds were considered.  Winners...

We performed a screening of medium-cap ETFs – defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) between $2 billion and $10 billion – to determine what funds had the largest change in net assets on the week, according to data from etfdb.com. Only non-leveraged funds were considered. ...

Economists are increasingly upbeat about the U.S. economy, with a growing consensus that the country is headed for what is known as a soft landing. In the latest quarterly survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, 65 economists have collectively lowered their recession probability forecast for...

The Chinese government is contemplating an increase in fiscal stimulus, reflecting a desire to recover a portion of the economic growth that has been lost over recent quarters to achieve the annual growth target of 5%. That’s according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the situation...

Jim Cramer indicated that a market rally could be on the horizon, driven by the upcoming September jobs report. This comes after a few challenging weeks for Wall Street. CNBC reported Cramer stating, “We certainly have plenty of tinder for a rally — there are some Kingsfords...

Global bonds may continue to plummet unless a sustained decline in equities revives the allure of fixed-income assets, says Barclays Plc. Bloomberg reported these experts suggesting that the only scenario where bonds might rally significantly is if risk assets experience a sharp downturn...

Renowned economist Peter Schiff cautions investors seeking refuge in money markets from stock volatility, highlighting the lurking inflation threat that could erode purchasing power significantly. What Happened: On Monday, Schiff shared his insights on Twitter, warning investors about the hidden...

With the Fed funds rate at 5.5%, its highest level since the early 2000s, the temptation of cash-like investments has never been more appealing, pushing investors to reconsider riskier assets such as stocks. While the Fed may opt to press the hold button this month, the end of rate hikes has not...

Bonds issued in U.S. dollars by China’s troubled real estate developer Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. (OTC:CTRYF) soared on Tuesday after the company made a last-minute interest payment following the end of the grace period. Grace Period Drama After missing the $22.5 million coupon payments...