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Congress is taking debt-ceiling negotiations uncomfortably near a vague, but fast-approaching deadline that is closely monitored by markets.
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U.S. stock indexes opened mostly lower on Thursday as investors grew more confident the White House would reach a deal with Congress to avoid a debt default, while weighing the Federal Reserve's next interest rate move aft...
Breaking U.S. stocks open higher as regional banks bounce, debt-ceiling talks in focus
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Pfizer borrows $31 billion in mega bond deal as debt issuance picks up ahead of debt-ceiling deadline
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A U.S. default would destabilize the financial ecosystem that investors swim in, strategist warns
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A potential U.S. debt-ceiling suspension may present an upside risk for dollar, says BNP Paribas
The looming U.S. debt-ceiling crisis has taken center stage in the U.S. financial markets as investors are holding out for an update on plans to resolve a three-month standoff and avoid a default on U.S. Treasury debt.
Markets, consumers diverge in inflation expectations, says Deutsche Bank
Inflation views appear to have diverged recently, with consumers in a preliminary survey expecting a rise in the cost of living while a markets-based measure is pointing to a decline, according to Deutsche Bank Research.
Here’s where investors may turn to ‘hide’ as U.S. debt-ceiling deadline looms based on 2011 market reaction
Stocks risk slumping in the debt-ceiling showdown, but investors probably will still want long-term Treasurys if 2011’s battle over the U.S. borrowing limit is any guide, according to Sevens Report Research.
‘Death cross’ in 10-year yield highlights the end of the longest bullish stretch in at least 30 years
A bearish "death cross" appeared in the chart of the 10-year Treasury yield, to reflect the end of the longest bullish stretch in more than 30 years.
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A more than 10% drop in net operating income reported by several office REITs in the past year is a 'cause for concern,' according to Barclays Research.
Value stocks lag growth equities after U.S. CPI inflation report
Value stocks lagged growth equities on Wednesday, in a choppy trading session as investors assessed fresh U.S. inflation data for April.
Stanley Druckenmiller warns of U.S. hard landing at Sohn conference, says debt-ceiling debate ‘really depressing’
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The longer the debt-ceiling debate goes unresolved, the more pressure risks building in credit markets, analysts say.
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The U.S. stock market can’t seem to figure out whether the recent decline in Treasury yields is good or bad for equities, according to DataTrek Research.
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