Financed with a mix of bonds, general revenue funds and some federal funding, Missouri this month kicked off a major expansion of Interstate 70, which runs parallel to the Missouri River and links St. Louis with Kansas City. The project, which spans 200 miles from Blue Springs to Wentzville, involves repairing the existing four lanes
Pre-market trading in the U.S. will begin Sunday evening, marking Wall Street’s initial attempt to price in how the assassination attempt on Donald Trump will affect markets. Ian Bremmer, president of political risk research and consulting firm Eurasia Group, has said the shooting at a campaign rally makes a Trump win in the presidential election
Calendar year 2024 is proving favourable for popular asset classes. While the spotlight remains on the rally in equities — and to some extent, gold — fixed-income investments are also shining. Certain categories of debt funds have capitalised on the decline in longer-dated government bond yields and are expected to deliver double-digit returns this year.
Financial giants from Goldman Sachs & Co. to Morgan Stanley and Barclays Plc. are taking a fresh look at how a Donald Trump victory in November could play out in the bond market. After last week’s debate hurt President Joe Biden’s chances of winning reelection, Wall Street strategists are urging clients to position for sticky
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors looked to economic data for hints about the outlook for the economy and monetary policy. At 4:14 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was up by over two basis points to 4.3411%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last at 4.7576% after rising by less
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Monday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting and key inflation data due this week. At 4:53 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was up by over three basis points to 4.4650%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last more than two basis points
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Tuesday as investors considered the latest economic data and what it could mean for the economy. At 3:19 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was down by less than one basis point to 4.3943%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last trading at 4.8162% after dipping by
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Monday as investors awaited fresh economic data, including key jobs data, slated for the week. At 3:18 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was down by over one basis point to 4.4926%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last one basis point lower to 4.8830%. Yields and prices move