Category Archives: Bonds

US BOND MARKETS

Posted on November 18, 2019 by flpbaruchnewsletter

As borrowing costs continue to decline, issuers find opportunity to capitalize on the low interest rate environment. Investors are pouring money into corporate bonds encouraging companies to borrow as credit risk premiums tighten. With trade war tensions easing and the … Continue reading →

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Bond Yields Climb on Trade Talks

Posted on October 14, 2019 by flpbaruchnewsletter

Investors were pleased with signs of progress in trade negotiations between the United States and China, and in Brexit negotiations, which resulted in increases in government bond yields around the world on Friday. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury … Continue reading →

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FLP Market Update 6

Posted on October 14, 2019 by flpbaruchnewsletter

Stock prices rallied to close out last week, mainly due to optimistic news surrounding the U.S.-China trade war. In the first phase of a broader deal that was announced on Friday, China will increase U.S. agricultural product purchases and the … Continue reading →

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Recent Rise in Precious Metals

Posted on September 30, 2019 by flpbaruchnewsletter

With negative yields worrying investors, many seeking other opportunities have turned to gold and silver. Trillions of dollars of negative-yielding bonds around the world, along with deterioration in Treasury yields in the US have sparked a rise in the investment … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rican Bonds – “You can say goodbye to that”

Posted on October 9, 2017 by flpbaruchnewsletter

In May, Puerto Rico filed for bankruptcy, the greatest US municipality bankruptcy in history. Bond prices plummeted and a deal to repay about a quarter of face value over the next ten years was struck. Recently, category four Hurricane Maria … Continue reading →

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U.S. Government Bonds Weaken

Posted on October 2, 2017 by flpbaruchnewsletter

U.S. government bonds weakened Friday, September 29 due to investors response to strong economic data and the prospect of new leadership at the Federal Reserve. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.328% from 2.309% on Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Inflation Fuels Bond Selloff

Posted on October 31, 2016 by flpbaruchnewsletter

Developed country bond prices tumbled this past Thursday amid newfound worries over inflation rattling global markets. Yields skyrocketed across the globe to levels not seen since the Brexit vote. U.S 10 year treasuries surged to 1.843% Thursday, the highest the … Continue reading →

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