Core Viewpoint - Bond investors are increasingly purchasing longer-term maturities and betting on a steeper yield curve, anticipating a Federal Reserve interest rate cut after a nine-month pause [1][2]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to lower the benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to the 4.00%-4.25% range, responding to a weakening labor market and moderate inflation [2][4]. - Recent labor market data, including a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.3% in August, has bolstered market confidence that the Fed will reduce borrowing costs [4][5]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Fixed income investors are increasing the duration of their portfolios to capitalize on anticipated lower interest rates, as higher-duration bonds typically see greater price increases when rates fall [3][5]. - The market sentiment is leaning towards bond buying, with expectations that rates will decline, prompting investors to position themselves ahead of potential Fed rate cuts [5][6]. Group 3: Strategic Insights - Investment strategies are focusing on longer-dated assets, particularly in the five- to ten-year sectors, as investors prepare for a shift from restrictive to dovish Fed policies [6][7]. - Analysts suggest that if the Fed reduces rates significantly in upcoming meetings, the overall interest rate curve is likely to decline as well [7].

Question-and-Answer SessionGreat. Brian, I'd love to start with a conversation just on current market conditions. Could you talk a little bit about the housing market, perhaps some of the affordability challenges and pricing, economic uncertainty and how that may impact buyers and sellers? And what's your view of current trends in the market? Do you see an inflection point in the future when things will see improvement and better velocity?Brian BairFounder, Chairman & CEO Yes. I mean everything you said is ...

U.S. companies are lining up to borrow in euros with bond sales hitting a record $100 billion so far this year, reflecting attractive European funding conditions and a growing willingness among issuer... ...

By Jaspreet Kalra (Reuters) -U.S. companies are lining up to borrow in euros with bond sales hitting a record $100 billion so far this year, reflecting attractive European funding conditions and a growing willingness among issuers and investors to shift away from the dollar. The likes of Google-parent Alphabet, Visa, PepsiCo, payments firm Fiserv and Verizon have sold bonds denominated in euros recently. This offshore fundraising, called "reverse Yankees" in a nod to Yankee bonds sold by foreign compani ...

Agnico’s production numbers, especially in gold, are impressive. In 2024, the company recorded total gold production of 3,485,336 ounces at a total cash cost of $903 per ounce. That production cost is important to know; the price of gold last year never dipped below $1,800 and finished the year at $2,500. The company has a strong focus on its Canadian base, with 85% of its gold production coming from its home country.We’ll start with a giant of the mining industry. Agnico Eagle is the largest mining company ...

U.S. stock futures advanced on Tuesday following Monday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.In a major setback for President Donald Trump, a U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia denied an emergency motion to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to participate in this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.In a 2-1 decision, Judges Brad Garcia and Michelle Childs issued a concurring opinion saying that Cook was likely denied her constitu ...

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The crypto market is down today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalization dropping another 0.5% to $4.11 trillion. Most of the top 100 coins have decreased over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $159 billion. TLDR: The crypto market capitalization is down 0.5% on Tuesday morning (UTC); 88 of the top 100 coins are red, as are all top 10 coins; BTC and ETH are down to $115,864 and $4,508, respectively; The US FOMC decision “could spark sharp volatility”; BTC cou ...

Meta is expected to double down on AI-powered augmented reality products with new smart glasses at its annual Connect event on Wednesday, even as the company faces scrutiny over its handling of child ... ...