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Where Warren Buffett Goes, Wall Street Follows: The $25B Bill Binge
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 11:36am | 602Treasury yields are climbing again, but this time it’s not just about inflation or the Fed. It’s about politics, policy, and a little something called “bond vigilance.” As President Donald Trump's team flexes its fiscal muscle, pushing tax legislation and emphasizing long-...
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Jamie Dimon Says US Is Not In A 'Sweet Spot,' Flags Stagflation Risk And Deficit Problems Amid Trump-China Tensions
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 7:18am | 604The Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jamie Dimon, addressed the issues surrounding huge deficits, inflationary factors, and geopolitical risk in the U.S. economy while talking to Bloomberg Television at the Global China Summit in Shanghai. What Happened: While Dimon agreed with the...
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US-China Tariff Truce Will Alleviate 'Worst Fears,' But Prevent Falling Yields, Keeping 'Economy Under Pressure,' Says Craig Shapiro
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:40am | 800Economist Craig Shapiro shared his insights on the unfolding U.S.-China trade dynamics, warning that while a tariff truce may calm immediate market fears, it could have unintended consequences for the broader economy. What Happened: Shapiro, a macro strategist at Bear Traps Report, suggested that...
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Shapiro's Treasury 'Market Dysfunction' Warning Hits Home: 'Buying More Gold' As Fed Put May Be On The Table
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 8:30am | 1081Days after warning of a potential “market dysfunction” in the U.S. Treasury market, economist Craig Shapiro has signaled a significant shift, suggesting the “Fed put” might be nearing activation. What Happened: In a recent X post, Shapiro pointed to the rapid escalation of...
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Cathie Wood Points To 'Serious Liquidity Issues' As Overnight Borrowing Rate Spreads Widen On Spiking Treasury Yields: 'This Crisis Is Calling Out For Some Kind Of Mar-a-Lago Accord'
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 3:35am | 1109Following a jump in the U.S. Treasury yields, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) swap spreads have widened, signaling a “serious liquidity” issue, according to Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood. Experts believe that only the government and the Federal Reserve’s intervention...
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Peter Schiff Warns 'A Financial Tsunami' Will Crash US Markets As Japan's Yields Soar
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 4:05pm | 477The Japanese government bond (JGB) market is heating up, and some analysts are sounding alarms. What Happened: With the yield on Japan's 10-year JGB closing in on 1.25%, market observers are divided on the implications for global markets. Peter Schiff, chief economist at Euro Pacific Capital, has...
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Economist Peter Schiff Criticizes Trump's Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent, Says He Will Have To Find Buyers For Trillions In New Debt Each Year: 'His Job Is To Continue The Ponzi'
Monday, November 25, 2024 - 3:31am | 947Economist Peter Schiff has criticized President-elect Donald Trump‘s decision to pick hedge fund executive Scott Bessent as the new U.S. Treasury Secretary. What Happened: According to his post on X (formerly Twitter), Schiff took a jibe at Trump and quipped that Bessent should be called the...
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Mohamed El-Erian On Yield And Oil Price Drop: Economic Boon Or Major Downturn Ahead?
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 9:52pm | 681What Happened: Notable economist Mohamed El-Erian took to Twitter on Tuesday to highlight the recent downturn in yields and oil prices. He notes that this trend could be beneficial for the economy and most financial asset classes. However, he cautions that these advantages may...
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Peter Schiff Says Rising Bond Yields A Ticking Time Bomb For Stock Investors: 'What Matters Is Not The Rate Itself, But...'
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 9:02pm | 751On Monday, economist and author Peter Schiff cautioned stock market investors about their indifference toward escalating bond yields. What Happened: Schiff expressed his concerns over stock market investors’ apparent disregard for the surge in bond yields. He emphasized that this nonchalance...
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3 Alarming Charts: US Yield Curve Mirrors 2008 Subprime Crisis As Default, Recession Worries Mount
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 11:41am | 631The U.S. Treasury yield curve entered an unprecedented state this week, with one-month yields rising above three-month yields for the first time since the subprime mortgage crisis, due to investors' mounting concern about the U.S. debt ceiling situation. The yield differential...
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Apple Pay Later Vs. AAPL Pay Later: Which Is More Rewarding?
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 10:33am | 495At the Worldwide Developers Conference last June, Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced its entry into the buy now, pay later market with the introduction of its Apple Pay Later program. Consumers can apply for loans ranging from $50 to $1,000 to make online purchases or in-app transactions through...
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10 High Yield, Cheap Dividend Stocks To Buy Right Now
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 2:41pm | 568In today's volatile market, investors are always on the lookout for stable stocks that offer high returns. One way to do that is to invest in cheap stocks with high dividend yields. While these companies may not be the hottest names in the market, they can provide steady income to investors....
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Bank Stocks Are Hot: How Much Western Alliance Do You Need To Yield $200 Per Month?
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 1:02pm | 511The regional banking sector has come under intense scrutiny from investors in the wake of the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. However, there are opportunities emerging for savvy investors who are willing to take on some risk. Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:...
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'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Says This Could Be The Real Reason Yields Are Rising Despite Deflation Talks
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 12:17am | 419"Big Short" investor Michael Burry has pointed out in his now-deleted tweet that rising yields across the curve despite a widespread prediction that deflation could be on the cards is likely a function of quantitative tightening. What Happened: “If everyone is predicting deflation...
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Wednesday's Market Minute: Why Soft CPI Could Bring Higher Yields
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:52am | 564The most notable event in the market the past week is the shocking revelation that investors are, in fact, capable of selling Treasury bonds still. The 10-year yield is steadily inching its way higher after making what looks like a short-term double bottom just above 1.1%. Now at 1.34%, the yield...