Fed Chair Powell: Cutting Discretionary Federal Spending Will Not Fix US Debt
Foreign Central Banks Are Loading Up on T-Bills, Selling U.S. Bonds
Warning signs in the U.S. job market! In 14 states, the number of unemployed exceeds job openings, marking a 14-year high.
Media reports indicate that, according to data analysis released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday, as of February, the number of unemployed in 14 states has exceeded job openings, the highest record since April 2021. Analysis suggests that this indicates the U.S. job market is becoming increasingly severe. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated on Wednesday that tariffs will 'highly likely' lead to higher prices for consumers and higher unemployment rates for the economy in the short term.
One month before the U.S. debt storm, U.S. overseas bondholders held the largest increase in U.S. treasury bonds since June 2021.
The US Treasury Department's International Capital Movement report (TIC) shows that in February of this year, foreign holders of US Treasury bonds in the USA significantly increased, marking the largest increase since June 2021. Canada and Japan were the leading countries in net Buy volume for the month, which coincided with recent turbulence in the US Treasury market.
Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for April 16
Federal Reserve Watch for April 16: FOMC Seen 'Well Positioned' to Wait for Clarity Before Adjusting Policy
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Says FOMC 'Well Positioned' to Wait for Clarity Before Adjusting Policy
U.S. Recession Would Deepen Budget Deficit Despite Lower Interest Payments, Apollo Warns
US March Industrial Production Declines More Than Expected, February Revised Higher
Treasury Yields Change Little as U.S. Retail Sales Beat Forecast -- Market Talk
April New York Fed Services Index Falls Unexpectedly
More Metal tariffs on the way? Trump orders an investigation into imports of key minerals.
Trump has instructed an investigation to determine whether the import of critical minerals to the USA poses a "threat to National Security," which could lead to tariffs or restrictions on the Industry.
Investors' Allocation to Bonds Rises by Record Amount, BofA Survey Shows -- Market Talk
Regarding the most concerned issues in the market, "tariffs and AI," these two Earnings Reports are crucial, and now half of the answer has been revealed.
In the context of ongoing tariff disputes, the chip Industry is also facing a severe test, and concerns among investors about whether the demand for AI Chips can continue to grow are intensifying.
U.S. Treasury Market Stabilizes Ahead of Powell's Speech -- Market Talk
Bank of America April Global Fund Manager Survey: Extremely pessimistic about the macro economy but not entirely bearish on the market yet.
Bank of America Securities released the April Global Fund Manager Survey report.
What the Recent Rise in 'Real' Treasury Bond Yields Signals Amid Tariff Worries
Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for April 15
'Term Premium' Sends a Message. Inflation Isn't What Bond Investors Fear Most. -- Barrons.com
New York Manufacturing Contraction Improves; Firms Turn Pessimistic For First Time Since 2022