T
HE FEDERAL RESERVE HOLDS THE CURRENT INTEREST RATES but suggests a rate cut on the
horizon if the
economy slows down
. The Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell indicated they
“will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion”
going on 10-years and refrained from mentioning the word
“patient”.
Treasury yields dipped following the Feds announcement
,
the 10-year note fell 2.1 basis points
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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION REQUESTED ITALY to reduce its debt in order to
avoid disciplinary action
that could include
financial sanctions
. Last year Italy reached a budget deal averting sanctions after the commission had
rejected the initial budget
.
Currently, Italy’s debt is 132.2 percent of the GDP and according to forecasts it's expected to increase.
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US INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT ROSE AGAINST JUNK BONDS in net prices linked to actual trades after the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced the possibility of more stimulus if inflation stays low. US Treasury prices rallied for the second day as the Fed kicks off its two-day meeting. The 10-year note dipped 3.2 basis points. S&P +0.98%, DOW +1.36, NASDAQ +1.42%.
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US INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT ROSE AGAINST JUNK BONDS
in net prices linked to actual trades after the
European Central Bank President
Mario Draghi announced the
possibility of more stimulus if inflation stays low
.
US Treasury prices rallied for the second day as the Fed kicks off its two-day meeting.
The 10-year note dipped 3.2 basis points
. S&P +0.98%,
DOW +1.36,
NASDAQ +1.42%.
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BREXIT IS TAKING ITS TOLL ON INVESTMENT IN BRITISH COMPANIES. Businesses are on track to slash investments by the most in 10 years as the economic future of the country looms. Focus has shifted away from long-term plans given uncertainties,
“Businesses are putting resources into contingency plans, such as stockpiling, rather than investing in ventures that would positively contribute to long-term economic growth”.
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+2.29%,
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10-year
Gilt lost 4.7 basis points.
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ATTENTION WILL FOCUS ON THE FED’S two-day meeting this week concluding with a monetary policy statement on Wednesday. A recent survey indicated 40 percent of economists polled expect the Fed to ease economic policy next month. Over the past 30 days, the 10-year note fell 45 basis points following tariff uncertainties and slowing economic data. The 10-year note held steady losing 0.4 basis points. Gold slips from 14-month highs, however, continues to see significant inflows as investors flee to the safe-haven asset. S&P +0.16%, DOW +0.15, NASDAQ +0.69%.
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ATTENTION WILL FOCUS ON THE FED’S two-day meeting this week concluding with a
monetary policy statement
on Wednesday. A recent survey indicated 40 percent of economists polled expect
the Fed to ease economic policy next month. Over the past 30 days, the
10-year note fell 45 basis points
following tariff uncertainties and slowing economic data.
The 10-year note held steady losing 0.4 basis points
. Gold
slips from
14-month highs, however,
continues to see significant inflows as
investors flee to the safe-haven asset
.
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+0.16%,
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+0.69%.
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STOCKS INITIALLY FELL ON FRIDAY following weak industrial growth from China surprising investors reporting a 17-year low. “The China data certainly is far-reaching, impacting not only China but global markets as well.” Investors will keep a keen eye on the Feds meeting next week speculating on a rate cut. The 10-year note lost 0.1 basis points. Equities recovered in the afternoon from China's disappointing data, S&P +0.03%, DOW +0.14, NASDAQ -0.28%.
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STOCKS INITIALLY FELL ON FRIDAY following weak industrial growth from China
surprising investors reporting a 17-year low.
“The China data certainly is far-reaching, impacting not only China but global markets as well.” Investors will keep a keen eye on the Feds meeting next week speculating on a rate cut.
The 10-year note lost 0.1 basis points.
Equities recovered in the afternoon from China's disappointing data, S&P +0.03%,
DOW +0.14,
NASDAQ
-0.28%.
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BRITAIN CLAIMS THE GOVERNMENT IS IN “PRETTY GOOD SHAPE”
in the event the country needs to leave the European Union without a deal. Officials believe a
No Deal would provoke a 10 percent spike in food prices catapulting the
economy into a recession.
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