Government, Business

First Negative US Yields Get Closer Amid Virus Fallout Fears

The swirl of fresh coronavirus cases and growing risks to the global economy have some seasoned market strategists warning that U.S. growth could come to a halt this year and some Treasury yields may drop below zero for the first time.

Liz Capo McCormick | Bloomberg News
March 2, 2020
Government, Business

Traders Place Bets on Rate Cut From Fed

Bond traders have a decent record when it comes to nailing the Federal Reserve’s path relative to official guidance. So while Chairman Jerome Powell says the policy rate is “in a good place,” history suggests his next move could align with what futures are showing — a rate cut.

Liz Capo McCormick | Bloomberg News
March 21, 2019