Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are gaining attention from investors looking for high-quality income at a bargain. These securitized products, backed by the government and issued by agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae, have become relatively cheap compared to investment-grade corporate bonds. Leslie Falconio, head of taxable fixed income strategy in UBS Americas’
The energy sector has significantly outpaced the S & P 500 this year, with a 17% gain compared to the market’s 9%. It is now second only to the media and entertainment sector, which has seen a 20% increase in value. Additionally, energy has been the best performer over the past month, with a gain
The recent surge in Treasury yields is expected to propel the dollar to new heights against its competitors in the foreign exchange market. Federal Reserve speakers are anticipated to emphasize the importance of maintaining a cautious approach towards cutting interest rates prematurely. This stance is likely to boost the value of the dollar in the
Despite being sold off earlier this year, Jefferies remains optimistic about the prospects of SQM in the commodities sector. Analyst Alejandro Demichelis recently upgraded U.S. shares of the Latin American lithium producer, changing the rating from hold to buy. With a price target increase of $10.80 to $62.80, Demichelis now sees a potential upside of
The solar eclipse that occurred on Monday not only mesmerized viewers across the United States but also caused unexpected disruptions at some of the country’s smaller airports. While major airports in big cities are no strangers to flight delays due to bad weather and heavy traffic, the eclipse brought a unique challenge to smaller airports.
StakeLayer, a cutting-edge Restaking platform operating on Bitcoin L2, has recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing two phases of its Presale, amassing over $500,000 in funding. This marks a pivotal moment for the project as it paves the way for the launch of its native token $STAKE and the subsequent Token Generation Event
New York State officials have extended the deadline for the fiscal 2025 budget a second time due to ongoing challenges in areas such as education and affordable housing funding. The latest deadline has now been set for Monday, April 8, with the likelihood of another extension looming as lawmakers prepare to observe the solar eclipse
The world of cryptocurrencies has seen a surge in popularity, with meme coins gaining significant traction in recent years. One blockchain platform that has seen a growing trend in meme coin activity is Solana. The Solana blockchain has proven to be a fertile ground for meme-based cryptocurrencies, thanks to its high transaction capacity and low
The global financial markets are constantly in a state of flux, with currency values shifting based on a variety of factors. In a recent article by Iain Withers, the focus is on the performance of the dollar and yen in response to economic data and policy decisions. While the information provided gives a snapshot of
The recent blowout nonfarm payrolls report in the United States has had a significant impact on the sentiment towards Asian markets. Traders have sharply scaled back expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June, leading to a sense of uncertainty in the region. With anticipation of more cues on U.S. interest rates from