Global firm appoints Joanna Suna as structured finance partner
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Bond traders keep wagers on a September Fed hike after tame CPI
An in-line reading of the consumer price index helped US Treasuries keep their gains on Wednesday, with the two-year yield lower by three basis points to 4.18%.
Behind Bessent moves, Wall Street sees a bond-market angst
Over the course of a week, he took steps that they see as aimed at easing pressure on the Treasury market after long-term rates surged to a 19-year high.
Mortgage rates in U.S. increase to 6.69%, highest since July 2025
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to the highest level in more than 18 months last week after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh gave conflicting signals about the US central bank's plans to control inflation.
Real estate investors say conditions are getting bleaker
An industry sentiment index hit a new low, with 45% of investors saying the current business environment has worsened compared to a year ago.
U.S. signals steady debt sales to 2027, offers ‘subtle change’
Officials expect to maintain current sales amounts for nominal interest-bearing securities — coupons — and floating rate notes "for at least the next several quarters."
Treasuries rise as falling oil prices ease pressure on Fed
Yields fell across maturities by four to six basis points, with the yield on the two-year note reaching the lowest level since July 20 and the benchmark 10-year yield at 4.62%.
Citadel Securities’ Shah says markets questioning Warsh’s plans
Shah said relying on markets to tighten financial conditions risks creating a negative feedback loop. Higher long-term borrowing costs encourage the Fed to wait longer before raising rates.
Costs to hedge against a deeper selloff in U.S. bonds are soaring
With worries that the Fed may not act quickly enough to tamp down inflation pushing 30-year yields to their highest level since 2007 in recent days, the cost of hedging against deeper losses is growing.
Mortgage rates in U.S. rise to 6.66%, highest level in a year
The property market has been held back in recent months by elevated borrowing costs, which had fallen below 6% in late February before the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices.
Fed’s Warsh cites strong business growth in rates hold, as some pros vent
Some market participants are taking a 'hawkish hold' FOMC reading coming out of the July meeting, even as they adapt to a quieter intermeeting chairman.
Citadel Securities’ Fed rate hike call adds to market angst
A hike would establish Warsh's inflation-fighting credibility, leading some, like Citadel Securities and PGIM, to assign a higher chance of an increase this week.
Treasuries set for third day of gains as oil drops on Iran talks
US 10-year yields fell for a third day, down three basis points to 4.62%, reducing their premium over two-year peers to the lowest in almost four weeks.
Barnard’s planned exit from Janus Henderson prompts Titan Square removal
Given Barnard's stature, and since the new leadership structure is not yet in place, Titan Square Mile said it would remove the funds from its Academy of Funds.
Biggest State Street debate is where Bessent bond gauge goes
Coming into 2026, State Street expected yields to fall toward 3.5% or lower this year, but instead they've been on the rise.
Egan-Jones weighs in ahead of XFLT trustees vote on Octagon removal
Shareholders of XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income should not support Octagon's removal as the fund's sub-adviser, Egan-Jones said, citing limited benefits to shareholders.
BlackRock says Treasury yields offer buffer against losses
With Treasury yields out to the 10-year trading well above 4% and longer maturities sitting above 5%, investors are getting better compensated for holding bonds.
U.S. 30-year yield raises alarm in longest run above 5% since 2007
Unlike 2007, however, the Federal Reserve's benchmark is 150 basis points lower currently, suggesting investors are demanding even more compensation than at the start of the subprime debt woes.
U.S. yields hit two-month high as oil sparks inflation risk
Yields on Tuesday were higher by roughly two to four basis points across maturities, with the 10-year yield rising to touch its highest since late May at 4.64%.
CLO fund’s 50% tumble fuels power struggle that spills into open
Octagon Credit Investors is sending letters to shareholders urging them to resist efforts to have it removed as the day-to-day manager for the XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust, a CLO closed-end fund.
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