U.S. Treasury

Dollar rides to two-decade highs as rates rise; euro struggles

The dollar climbed to its highest levels in two decades on Monday as a combination of rising U.S. Treasury yields…

4 years ago

European stocks down, yen hits 20-year low as US hikes loom

European shares were lower on Tuesday, while yields on 10-year U.S. inflation-linked bonds were close to turning positive for the…

4 years ago

U.S. yields near 3-year high, euro stronger after French election

U.S. Treasury yields rose to multi-year highs on Monday, while the euro strengthened and the spread between French and German…

4 years ago

UK sanctions Alfa, Gazprombank and Lavrov’s step daughter

Britain sanctioned another wave of Russia's banks, critical industries and a host of members of its elite on Thursday, including…

4 years ago

War, inflation and oil cap stocks rebound as yields warn

Global stocks clung to their gains for the week on Friday but a heady cocktail of rising interest rates, high…

4 years ago

UniCredit considers quitting Russia as markets watch for sovereign debt payment

UniCredit (CRDI.MI) is urgently reviewing its Russian business and could decide on a costly exit of the country after its invasion of…

4 years ago

Bitcoin jumps after apparent Yellen statement quells U.S. clampdown fears

Bitcoin led a rally in cryptocurrencies on Wednesday after what appeared to be a prematurely published U.S. Treasury statement allayed…

4 years ago

Explainer: Western sanctions on banks only scratch surface of Fortress Russia

The United States, the European Union and Britain announced new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after Moscow's recognition of two…

4 years ago

Analysis: Emerging market investors dive for stocks amid Fed storm

Developing world investors, buffeted by various "taper tantrums" over the last decade, are now nervously watching as the rainmaker of…

4 years ago

Explainer: The U.S. yield curve has been flattening – Why you should care

The U.S. Treasury yield curve has been flattening over the last few months as the Federal Reserve prepares to hike…

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