Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens in Trump Growth Bet

Nearly $1 trillion has been wiped out in global fixed income markets since Trump’s win. Source: Financial Times A global bond market rout intensified on Monday while the dollar strengthened as investors bet that US president-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to economic stimulus will herald faster growth and the return of inflation. Since Mr Trump’s surprise win…

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The Biggest Thing Between The Fed and A Rate Hike: The Election

Market reaction to election could be volatile, Fed waiting for results. Source: The Wall Street Journal Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting released Wednesday made it clear the central bank aims to raise overnight rates soon. Three committee members wanted to raise them right away, while others said the decision was “a close call.” Their…

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