EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks slipped while Treasuries rallied the most in 10 months as tensions with North Korea mounted and another Atlantic hurricane threatened to make landfall.
EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks rose and Treasuries declined as reports showing a gain in consumer sentiment and an increase in manufacturing offset a mediocre August employment report.
EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks and Treasuries rose while the dollar sank after Janet Yellen’s speech didn’t take the hawkish tone some expected. Oil gained as Hurricane Harvey churned toward the energy-rich Texas coast.
EghtesadOnline: China reclaimed its position as the top foreign owner of U.S. Treasuries after increasing its holdings for the fifth straight month.
EghtesadOnline: Traditional haven assets including gold and the yen slumped and core bonds across Europe declined with Treasuries as the prospect of war between the U.S. and North Korea receded. The dollar extended its advance as European stocks struggled for traction following Monday’s strong gains.
EghtesadOnline: The dollar surged by the most in six weeks and Treasuries fell after hiring data from last month came in stronger than forecast, underpinning the case for tighter monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose a ninth straight day to close at a record.
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks advanced and futures pointed to higher starts to U.K. and U.S. equity trading as Treasuries steadied following a recent rally.
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks were mixed, with shares in Japan advancing as the yen extended the biggest drop since January. Treasuries fell and gold retreated a third day as traders digested the more hawkish tone struck by the Federal Reserve.
EghtesadOnline: Asian equities were mixed, with solid gains in Australia and New Zealand offset by China, where markets weakened despite data showing resilience in retail sales and industrial output. The dollar held declines and Treasuries edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
EghtesadOnline: Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a barrage of events due in the next 48 hours.