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Monetary Policy Committee Decisions Impact U.S. Economy and Global Markets

Monetary Policy Committee Decisions Impact U.S. Economy and Global Markets

Monetary Policy Committee Decisions Impact U.S. Economy and Global Markets
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Analysis-There's a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% interest rates

Analysis-There's a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% interest rates

By Howard Schneider and Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses relied on debt and interest rates, President Donald Trump might be expected to know better: The 1% rate he keeps demanding from the US Federal Reserve is impractical and would
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How the world's biggest bond managers are investing in a tumultuous market

How the world's biggest bond managers are investing in a tumultuous market

By Suzanne McGee PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, Sept 24 (Reuters) - A tumultuous ride for bonds this year has left Vanguard's senior bond fund manager Arvind Narayan with one unequivocal message: "This is not the time to be a hero."
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Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004

Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper, Sophie Kiderlin and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a selloff that has accelerated of late on worries that high energy costs, resilient economic growth and
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Global bond rout rolls on, pushes 30-year U.S. Treasury yields to highest since 2004

Global bond rout rolls on, pushes 30-year U.S. Treasury yields to highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year borrowing costs hit their highest in over 20 years on Thursday, adding strain to the government's long-term finances, as investors upped the compensation they demand to hold bonds given strong economic growth and high
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New York Fed Discusses Approaches to Maintaining Ample Reserves in U.S. Treasury Market

New York Fed Discusses Approaches to Maintaining Ample Reserves in U.S. Treasury Market

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently held its U.S. Treasury Market Conference, where discussions focused on the Open Market Trading Desk's strategy for maintaining ample reserves within the banking system. A key topic was the approach to Reserve Management Purchases (RMPs) of Treasury bills, which are used to increase System Open Market Account (SOMA) portfolio holdings. The New York Fed's decisions on RMP size are guided by assessments of reserve demand, forecasts for reserve supply, and current and expected money market conditions. For instance, RMPs were paused for two purchase periods due to an updated forecast showing a higher supply of reserves and stable money market conditions. The Fed's current method primarily involves a 'securities-led' approach, where reserves enter the banking system through RMP transactions with primary dealers or repo operations with a limited group of banks, using Treasury, agency, and agency mortgage-backed securities as collateral. This contrasts with 'repo-led' ...
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South Korea Sees Highest July Newborn Count in Seven Years, Cumulative Births Exceed 170,000

South Korea Sees Highest July Newborn Count in Seven Years, Cumulative Births Exceed 170,000

South Korea has recorded its highest number of July newborns in seven years, with 24,275 babies born, an 11.1% increase from the same month last year. This marks the highest July figure since 2019 and the highest growth rate for July since 2007. The cumulative number of newborns from January to July reached 170,079, also the highest since 2019, and represents a 14.7% increase compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for growth. This upward trend is attributed to an increase in marriages over the past two years, a rise in the population aged 30 to 34, and more positive perceptions regarding childbirth. The total fertility rate for July increased to 0.89, up 0.08 from last year. Marriages also continue an upward trend, with 22,282 recorded in July, a 9.3% increase from a year prior, marking the highest July level since 2015.
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Rising Federal Debt Increases Household Borrowing Costs and Slows Wage Growth

Rising Federal Debt Increases Household Borrowing Costs and Slows Wage Growth

The U.S. federal debt, which reached 99% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, is significantly impacting American households and businesses by increasing borrowing costs. This level of debt, the highest since World War II (excluding the COVID-19 pandemic recession quarter), has led to an estimated 1.36 percentage-point increase in current-day interest rates compared to what they would otherwise be. This rise in rates translates to higher costs for mortgages, auto loans, and student loans. For a household with a mortgage, a new auto loan, and an undergraduate student loan, this increase amounts to approximately $4,500 per year in additional costs. The financial strain is evident in rising delinquency rates across various loan types, particularly student loans, which spiked after pandemic-era payment pauses ended.
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The Plaza Accord Cut U.S. Trade Deficits With Europe—but Not Japan

The Plaza Accord Cut U.S. Trade Deficits With Europe—but Not Japan

The Plaza Accord, signed in September 1985 by France, West Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aimed to address the signific...
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Nordic central banks join global fight against war-led inflation

Nordic central banks join global fight against war-led inflation

By Francesco Canepa Sept 24 (Reuters) - Norway's central bank raised interest rates on Thursday and Sweden's signalled it was likely to follow suit before the end of the year, as policymakers around the world grapple with rising inflation from a war-driven energy shock.
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Investors Advised to Adopt Flexible Strategies Amidst Volatile Fixed Income Market

Investors Advised to Adopt Flexible Strategies Amidst Volatile Fixed Income Market

Investors Advised to Adopt Flexible Strategies Amidst Volatile Fixed Income Market
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Gold and Silver Show Bullish Tendencies Amidst Economic Headwinds

Gold and Silver Show Bullish Tendencies Amidst Economic Headwinds

Gold and Silver Show Bullish Tendencies Amidst Economic Headwinds