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DDB: Fed just lit a fuse

Higher input costs prompt higher interest rates until consumption falls out of necessity.  Central banks then ease, while risk markets race to the bottom and Treasury prices rally. The segment below offers some worthwhile facts and insights. Danielle DiMartino Booth, … Continue reading

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Housing downturn accelerates

Zillow is sounding the alarm on surging Treasury yields as the 30-year Treasury hits its highest level in nearly 20 years. Higher Treasury yields are keeping mortgage rates elevated as the U.S. housing market already faces weak buyer demand, rising … Continue reading

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Fed moves to tighten financial noose

The US Fed hiked its policy rate by 25 bps yesterday to 3.75-4%, as expected, and 16 of 18 FOMC members expect an additional hike in 2026 (two rate decisions remain: October 28 and December 9). Anticipating stubborn inflation, eight … Continue reading

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