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US April JOLTS job openings surge to 7.618m, crushing 6.88m forecast
US job openings surged to 7.618 million in April, far exceeding the 6.88 million consensus, signaling persistent labor market tightness that could delay Fed rate cuts.
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in June for Passive Income
Brookfield Infrastructure, Brookfield Renewable, and W.P. Carey are three high-yield dividend stocks that offer well-supported payouts and growth potential for passive income investors.
Fed's Hammack warns tighter policy needed if inflation persists
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank may need to act soon to combat persistent inflation, warning that waiting could require larger policy adjustments.
SNB President Schlegel Says No Exchange Rate Target for Franc
Swiss National Bank President Martin Schlegel reiterated that the central bank does not target a specific exchange rate for the franc, reinforcing its willingness to intervene in currency markets as needed.
Gold surpasses US Treasuries as top global reserve asset
Gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the world's top reserve asset for central banks, signaling a structural shift in global reserve management amid geopolitical tensions and fiscal concerns.
Insight Investment Bets on 6% Yields in Battered UK Gilts
Insight Investment is buying long-dated UK gilts after a brutal selloff, lured by yields near 6%—the highest among developed nations—betting the risk of further losses is worth the income.
Treasuries Near 3-Week High as Jobs Data Looms, Warsh Fed in Focus
Treasury yields hover near a three-week high as traders await the first batch of US employment data this week, which could solidify expectations for a rate hike under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Euro-Zone Inflation Tops 3% for First Time Since 2023
Euro-area inflation rose above 3% for the first time in over two and a half years, reinforcing expectations for a rate hike at the upcoming ECB meeting.
UK mortgage approvals rise in April, stay above six-month average
UK mortgage approvals rose to 65,900 in April, above the six-month average of 63,100, signaling resilience in the housing market despite higher effective interest rates.
BoJ taper debate intensifies as JGB yields climb, complicating exit
The Bank of Japan's latest Summary of Opinions reveals divided views on reducing JGB purchases, as rising yields complicate the central bank's exit from ultra-loose policy.
RBI May Have Sold Gold to Bolster FX Reserves, BE Analysis Shows
Bloomberg Economics analysis suggests India's central bank sold gold to protect foreign-exchange reserves from Middle East conflict fallout.
Poland Set to Hold Interest Rates After Inflation Pressure Cools
Poland's central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting as a surprise drop in inflation reduces the need for further tightening.
Japan 10-Year Bond Sale Draws Stronger Demand Than Average
Japan's 10-year government bond auction saw stronger demand than its 12-month average, driven by attractive yields amid Middle East uncertainty.
White House trims tariffs on farm and industrial gear, tweaks metals regime
The White House announced tariff cuts on agricultural and industrial equipment from 25% to 15%, while adjusting duties on aluminum, steel, and copper imports, signaling a shift in trade policy.
Gold Holds Decline as Conflicting US-Iran Signals Fuel Uncertainty
Gold prices remain under pressure as conflicting signals from the US and Iran over nuclear talks stoke uncertainty about inflation and trade disruptions, keeping safe-haven demand in check.
Altria Beats Carvana as Inflation-Proof High-Yield Cash Cow
Altria's 5.84% yield and 65.1% margins make it a more reliable inflation hedge than Carvana, which trades at a high P/E with heavy debt.
CoreWeave-Linked Data Center Junk Bond Sale Targets $850 Million
Elk Grove Village Property LLC is raising $850 million via junk bonds to fund a data center tied to CoreWeave, joining a wave of high-yield AI infrastructure debt issuance.
FS KKR Sells $400M Junk Bonds in Rare BDC Deal
FS KKR is selling at least $400 million in junk-rated bonds, a rare high-yield offering by a publicly traded business development company (BDC).
US interest payments hit $1.22 trillion as debt costs surge
US interest payments on federal debt have surged to $1.22 trillion, highlighting the growing burden of higher rates on government finances.
Chile Investors Return to Peso Bonds as Iran Deal Nears
Chilean investors are shifting back into short-term peso bonds, betting that inflation fears from the Middle East conflict will fade as a US-Iran deal nears.
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