Moody’s Downgrade of U.S. Credit Rating: an Exercise in Theater
Moody’s recent downgrade of U.S. Treasury debt makes it unanimous. Earlier this month, it joined Standard & Poor’s, which issued its downgrade...
High yields bring US fiscal 'precipice' even closer
Few would disagree that U.S. public finances are deteriorating, but debt Cassandras have been warning of a fiscal day of reckoning for 40 years...
Treasuries Climb as Signs of US Slowdown Back Bets for Fed Cuts
US Treasuries rose after data revealed the world’s top economy shrank at the start of the year, reinforcing bets the Federal Reserve will lower...
Japan likely held off US Treasury sales, says ex-BOJ policymaker
Japan likely held off selling from its huge U.S. Treasury holdings as there is no alternative investment given the dollar's status as a global...
