Germany has long taken flak from Wall Street and financial capitals around Europe for the extreme fiscal conservatism that has kept the country’s debt levels low. But as global markets convulsed this week, investors rewarded […]
Tag: Credit and Debt
Bond Market Sell-Off Prompts Bank of England to Make Unusual Move
The Bank of England ditched its plan to sell some of its holdings of long-term bonds next week, after U.S. Treasuries led a rout in the global government bond market. Stock markets have taken a […]
Bond Sell Off Raises Questions About U.S. Safe Haven Status
A sharp sell-off in U.S. government bond markets and the dollar has set off fears about the growing fallout from President Trump’s tariffs, raising questions about what is typically seen as the safest corner for […]
American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
America is more prosperous than ever. U.S. household net worth reached a new peak at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate has levitated just above record lows for three years. The overall debt that […]
