Big investors say US markets rally could prove short-lived
NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The recent rally that has lifted U.S. stocks and bonds is more of a year-end rebound than a turning...
Falling Treasury yields could turn Fed hawkish if financial conditions ease
[1/2]Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell answers a question during a press conference following a closed two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on...
China weighs options to blunt U.S. sanctions in a Taiwan conflict
BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) – In a war with the U.S. over Taiwan, China would need to create a global network of companies under U.S....
Exclusive: China tells banks to roll over local government debts as risks mount – sources
A taxi drives in front of skyscrapers at the central business district, including AIA Central, China Construction Bank (CCB) Tower, Bank of China Tower, Cheung...
As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?
Higher rates feed developed economy debt worries Huge spending needs, interest payments to keep debt high U.S., Italy, Britain most concerning Credible spending plans, tax...
Analysis: Potential US government shutdown could dent investor confidence
NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) – A potential U.S. government shutdown at the end of September could add to worries about the economy going into...
China can no longer ‘extend and pretend’ on municipal debt
Chinese leaders promise “basket of measures” to fix local debt Latest Politburo stance suggests Beijing may be ready to step in Extent of Beijing’s involvement...
China state banks seen selling US dollars to prop up yuan -sources
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, July 25 (Reuters) – China’s major state-owned banks were seen selling U.S. dollars to buy yuan in both onshore and offshore spot markets in...
Analysis: Debt ceiling deal ignores US debt time bomb
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) – Republicans and Democrats are touting a hastily-written debt ceiling deal that staves off a devastating U.S. default, but does little...
US corporate debt binge could be hard to sustain
NEW YORK, June 1 (Reuters) – Large U.S. companies have been on a bond issuance binge but this rapid pace in supply may be hard...