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US equities, bonds quiver on FEDs hawkish viewpoint
U.S stocks and bonds prices moved unsteadily as investors weighed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s disposition to further hike interest rates to combat inflationary pressures. Central bankers are intensifying efforts to curb the highest inflation in decades. The S & P 500 shed 1.48% to close at 4,393.66, Nasdaq 100 decreased by 2.07% to 13,174.65 while…
Read MoreUS equities mixed, bonds waver amid optimistic earnings reporting
U.S. stocks were mixed at a time of growing confidence for another vibrant earnings-reporting season. The S & P 500 shed 0.06% to close at 4,459.45, Nasdaq 100 decreased by 1.22% to 13,453.07 while DOW was up 0.71% to close at 35,196.79. The yield on 10-year USTs rose 3pbs to 2.87%, as traders continued to…
Read MoreUS equities mixed; bonds stable but under pressure on FED`s imminent faster rate hikes
U.S. stocks closed higher while Bonds were relatively steady amid boost in earnings season, in spite of more hawkish tone by the fed. However, futures fell as investors considered the effect of rising real yields on the appeal of risk assets. Although US stock prices closed positive yesterday with S & P 500 up 1.61% to 4,462.21,…
Read MoreUS equities & bonds stable as traders bet on rate hikes
U.S. stocks and Bonds were relatively steady after a long easter holiday weekend. The S & P 500 decreased marginally by 0.02% to 4,391.69, DOW was at 34,411.69, down 0.11% and NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14% to close at 13,332.36. The yield on 10-year UST was little changed at 2.86%. Brent crude was at $112.70 per…
Read MoreUS equities & bonds stable as traders bet on rate hikes
US Stocks closed higher showing some resilience and Treasuries were lower despite the inflation data for march. The S & P 500 was up 1.12% to 4,446.59, DOW was at 34,564.59, up 1.01% and NASDAQ 100 gained 2.03% to close at 13,643.59. The yield on 10-year USTs declined 4 bps to 2.66% as traders revised…
Read MoreUS equities mixed, bonds yield rise on inflation risk & earnings season
US bonds yield climbed, and Stocks were mixed as investors gauged inflation risks against the beginning of the earnings season. Although US stock prices closed negative yesterday with S & P 500 down 0.34% to 4,397.45, DOW at 34,220.36, down 0.26% and NASDAQ 100 down by 0.30% to 13,371.57, futures which show likely opening levels for…
Read MoreUS equities plunge, bonds yield climb on looming rise in inflation figure
US Stocks declined, and 10-year Bonds yield rose to the highest in the last 4 years ahead of an inflation figure that is set to support the case for aggressive Fed policy tightening. Later today, the U.S. is expected to release an inflation figure for March exceeding 8%. Accordingly, the S & P 500 lost…
Read MoreUS stocks climb, sell off eases as investors continue to monitor war in Ukraine
U.S. stocks fell, Bonds yield rose on greater concerns about inflationary risks and the effect of aggressive Fed monetary policy tightening cycle. The S & P 500 closed at 4,488.28, down 0.27%, Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.34% to 13,711.00 while Dow was at 34, 721.12. The 10-year UST yield touched 2.77% but closed 1pb firmer at 2.76% while…
Read MoreUS stocks climb, sell off eases as investors continue to monitor war in Ukraine
US equities bounced back, sell offs were toned down as markets absorbed the elevated concerns due to feds plan to tighten aggressively. The S & P 500 was at 4,500.00, up 0.43%, Nasdaq 100 increased by 0.26% to 13,897.30 while Dow gained 0.25% to close at 34,583.57. The yield on 10-year UST was slightly changed…
Read MoreUS equities show signs of recovery, bonds yield drop as FED lays out plan to reduce balance sheet
US stocks appear to be picking up after a sell off caused by Fed’s hawkish minutes. Although US stock prices closed negative yesterday with S & P 500 down 0.97% to 4,481.86, DOW at 34,496.27, down 0.42% and NASDAQ 100 down by 2.20% to 13,888.82.00, futures which show likely opening levels for equities are currently…
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