Ray Dalio flags shrinking stock buffer as bond yields rise, warns of further downside
Ray Dalio warns that the cushion protecting stocks from rising bond yields is shrinking, and earnings may not be enough to shield equities further.
Ray Dalio warns that the cushion protecting stocks from rising bond yields is shrinking, and earnings may not be enough to shield equities further.
Markets sometimes do not react as expected to news; that lack of movement can offer important trading insight.
Bitcoin rebounded after Trump said US engaged in productive talks with Iran, easing geopolitical tensions.
European shares opened higher as bond yields pulled back and investors drew confidence from Wall Street's late recovery.
Gold reversed its weekly loss after Trump denied plans to strike Iran ahead of midterms, boosting the metal's outlook.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey is released today, with attention on inflation expectations after they rose in September.
Lagarde says the ECB can counter 'unwarranted' market moves. A commentator questions who decides and warns of a backdoor bailout.
Gold rebounds above $4,180 as Treasury yields fall from highs, but the $4,200 level remains a key obstacle.
Over 20% of US tax revenue now goes to national debt interest as Treasury yields stay near 24-year highs.
Gold nears $4,180 on lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, but Fed tightening risks loom.
Japan relaunches a DOGE-style spending review to find funds for prime minister Takaichi's pledges as JGB yields hit multi-decade highs.
US stocks open for Columbus Day but bond markets are closed, with thinner liquidity and Iran headlines posing risks.
Japanese household spending fell for a ninth straight month in August, but the 3.1% drop was less than the 3.6% forecast.
Derek Thompson argues AI investment may cause Dutch disease in the US, raising costs for other sectors.
Switzerland tops UVA's Global Capitalism Index; capitalist conditions have declined worldwide since 2009.