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Bill Gross Warns of Bond Volatility as US Debt Hits 100% of GDP
economy5 days ago

Bill Gross Warns of Bond Volatility as US Debt Hits 100% of GDP

Pimco co-founder Bill Gross has issued a stark warning against holding long-term bonds, citing a new era of volatility driven by unbalanced credit expansion. In a Financial Times op-ed, Gross noted that total US credit—government, mortgage, and corporate—now reaches $84 trillion, with federal debt at 100% of GDP. He advised investors to avoid bonds except for one-year Treasury bills yielding 4.55%, while cautioning that record stock levels face margin pressure from rising yields. Gross highlighted that AI-related debt financing is historically anomalous and that the 2027 AI investment forecast of $1 trillion may rely solely on debt. He also flagged risks for hyperscalers with high price-to-earnings ratios and telecom giants facing competition from SpaceX’s Starlink, urging a 'preserve and protect' strategy as central banks diversify reserves and hedge funds increase market volatility.

via Fortune|
#ai-investment#bill-gross#bond-market-volatility
markets11 days ago

Gold Plunges 3.5% to Seven-Week Low as Trump Rejects Iran Deal and Yields Spike

Gold futures dropped 3.5% to $4,170 on September 28, hitting a seven-week low, as President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices and surging U.S. Treasury yields triggered inflation fears, prompting markets to price a 66% chance of another Federal Reserve rate hike in October. Silver fell 5.1%, and major mining stocks declined sharply as investors shifted away from non-yielding assets.

via Investing.com|
#federal-reserve#gold#iran-conflict
Institutional Investors Reclaim Market Leadership Amid Rising Yields and AI Focus
markets12 days ago

Institutional Investors Reclaim Market Leadership Amid Rising Yields and AI Focus

Institutional investors have resumed driving U.S. stock market gains, offsetting a retreat by retail traders. While rising Treasury yields have pressured broad market indices, large investors are selectively buying artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, particularly Meta Platforms, which surged 13% following the launch of its Muse AI agent. This divergence highlights a shift toward selective risk-taking by big money despite macroeconomic volatility.

via CNBC|
#artificial-intelligence#institutional-investing#markets
U.S. Bond Yields Hit 22-Year Highs as Oil Spikes and Fed Signals More Hikes
economy15 days ago

U.S. Bond Yields Hit 22-Year Highs as Oil Spikes and Fed Signals More Hikes

U.S. long-term bond yields reached their highest levels in over two decades on Thursday, driven by surging oil prices and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The 30-year Treasury yield peaked at 5.47%, while the 10-year yield hit 5.18%, its highest since 2007. These moves pushed the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 7.37%, its highest since May 2024. Oil prices jumped to $108 per barrel before partially reversing on reports of potential U.S.-Iran peace talks, though Brent crude still closed up 3.4% at $106.60. The global bond sell-off affected Japan and Germany, with yields reaching multi-decade highs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s attempts to buy back long-dated bonds failed to curb the yield surge, with markets indicating that inflation and Fed policy remain the primary drivers of rising rates.

via NBC News|
#economy#federal-reserve#inflation
Bond Yield Spike and Trump-Xi Summit Drive Market Volatility
markets16 days ago

Bond Yield Spike and Trump-Xi Summit Drive Market Volatility

US stock futures declined on Thursday as a global bond selloff, triggered by strong business activity data and rising oil prices, raised fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The 30-year Treasury yield hit a 2004 high. Simultaneously, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House to discuss trade and AI, following a two-month extension of their tariff ceasefire. Brent crude rebounded above $100 per barrel after Iran rejected quick peace terms, while the S&P 500 remained near record highs despite narrow market breadth.

via Yahoo Finance|
#federal-reserve#iran-war#markets
Bond Market Selloff Persists as Investors Await Trump-Xi Summit
markets16 days ago

Bond Market Selloff Persists as Investors Await Trump-Xi Summit

The bond market selloff continues, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 5.11%, its highest level since 2007, and the 30-year yield hitting a 2004 peak. This surge in yields has pressured global equities, causing Asian and U.S. stock markets to fall. Investors are closely watching the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade and AI cooperation are key topics. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed a two-month extension of the trade truce, but hawkish Federal Reserve expectations and strong business activity data are driving yields higher. Technology stocks, including Nvidia and AMD, have fallen in premarket trading, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 bucked the trend, rising 1.1% after a holiday break.

via Yahoo Finance|
#bond-market#federal-reserve#markets
US 30-year yields surge to 25-year high as inflation fears and deficits loom
business1 month ago

US 30-year yields surge to 25-year high as inflation fears and deficits loom

US long-dated borrowing costs jumped, with the 30-year Treasury yield around 5.216%—the highest since 2001—as investors demand more compensation amid inflation risk and mounting deficits tied to fiscal policy. The UK faces renewed scrutiny of its Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, with critics warning a review could deter EV investment and infrastructure. The day also brings weak US retail sales data and a drop in consumer confidence, while UK equities slip for a fifth straight session.

via The Guardian|
#business#deficits#inflation
US Stocks Drop as Inflation Data and Treasury Yields Rise
finance1 year ago

US Stocks Drop as Inflation Data and Treasury Yields Rise

Major US stock indexes declined while Treasury yields rose following inflation data that largely met expectations, maintaining prospects for a September interest rate cut. The S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, with tech shares leading declines, and bond yields increased despite a monthly drop in two-year yields. The dollar strengthened slightly, and global markets showed mixed reactions, with Chinese stocks posting their best month in nearly a year.

via Reuters|
#finance#inflation-data#interest-rate-cut