Treasury

Shutdown layoffs bite: which US agencies are hit—and how services could suffer

Thousands face separation notices as US Treasury’s CDFI Fund, Education and EPA programmes land on the front line.

Foreign investors pull $1 billion from Indian debt in June

FIIs pulled $1.06 billion from Indian debt in June amid global risks and narrowing yield spreads, though short-term bond picks hint at selective optimism.

DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID: Report

DOGE’s efforts to stop USAID payments undermine assurances that the department gave to federal lawmakers in a Tuesday letter that it sought only to review the integrity of the payments and had “read-only access” to the system as part of an audit process.

Wall Street maps out what a Trump victory would mean for bonds

After last week’s debate hurt President Joe Biden’s chances of winning reelection, Wall Street strategists are urging clients to position for sticky inflation and higher long-term bond yields.

Chart of the Day: Why Japanese rate increase matters

Concerns arise that rising Japanese rates might prompt investors to seek higher yields in domestic markets

Yields and dollar jump, stocks rally on blowout US jobs report

Treasury yields rose, the dollar soared, and global shares gained on Friday after a strong U.S. jobs report dashed any remaining hopes of a near-term interest rate cut and emphasised a robust economy.

Asia stocks fall after Wall Street rally stalls

Asian shares decline as Wall Street ends winning streak; Treasury yields near five-month lows on expectations of soft U.S. inflation data following Britain's similar trend.

World Street: Google Gemini heats up AI front, a world of 5% interest rate, longer crude cuts, brakes on EVs, no Big Mac in CosMc

From Google's AI weapon to JPMorgan's investment outlook and Saudi oil production cut to US bond market, here's a look at the developments in the sphere of business and economy from around the world

World Street: Stocks await $5.7-tn tailwind; gold glitters more in China; new fuel for EVs; and brightest Black Friday

From US money market to changing dynamics on the EV front and green projects to record shopping spree, here's a look into the markets around the world

Wall street week ahead frazzled U.S. stock investors eye frothy Treasury market as Fed looms

October has lived up to its reputation for volatility, as a surge in Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty pressured stocks. The S&P 500 index (.SPX) is down 3.5% for the month, adding to losses that have left it over 10% off its late-July high.

Are the markets heading for a perfect storm? 

Multiple factors have lined up to suggest tough days ahead for the markets

RBI’s investment rule rejig has a little freedom, lots of discipline for banks

In a nutshell, the new rules would instil more treasury discipline on banks and greater transparency through disclosures that show how banks are managing their portfolios.

Wall Street, yields tread water as investors await Fed at Jackson Hole

Wall Street ended mixed Friday and U.S. Treasury yields stabilized after a recent surge and as investors awaited further interest rate insight from the Federal Reserve next week.