Japanese Yen strengthens as 10-year JGB yields rise

Japanese Yen remains steady as Fed maintains rates, Japan cautions against speculative actions

During Thursday’s Asian trading session, the USD/JPY pair saw some selling pressure around the 157.85 mark. The Japanese Yen (JPY) gained strength against the US Dollar (USD) as market participants remain cautious, anticipating potential interventions from Japanese authorities. Later in the day, investors will be paying close attention to comments from Federal Reserve officials. Japanese […]

10-Year Treasury Reaches Over 5% For The First Time in Years

10-Year Treasury Reaches Over 5% For The First Time in Years

10-Year Treasury Yields Exceed 5% for the First Time Since 2023 The yield on 10-year Treasuries surpassed the 5% mark on Monday morning, marking its first breach of this threshold since 2023. This year, the sell-off in Treasuries has propelled yields from about 4.15% to 4.30% in January, continuing a trend of fluctuating yields that […]

10-year Treasury yield temporarily exceeds 5% due to soaring diesel prices

10-year Treasury yield temporarily exceeds 5% due to soaring diesel prices

On Monday, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury briefly crossed the 5% mark for the first time since 2023, driven by rising diesel prices. This surge might lead to higher borrowing costs for mortgages and auto loans. By around 3:20 p.m. ET, the yield retreated to approximately 4.967%. Additionally, the yield for the 20-year […]

Treasury reveals $6 billion repurchase of 10-year notes and 20-year bonds

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Treasury Department Announces $6 Billion Buyback of Long-Dated Debt The Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a buyback of up to $6 billion in longer-dated U.S. debt this week. According to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, this operation will involve the purchase of 10-year notes and 20-year bonds. Scheduled for Thursday […]

Trump cautions against a 10-year prison term for anyone damaging D.C.’s Reflecting Pool

Trump cautions against a 10-year prison term for anyone damaging D.C.'s Reflecting Pool

Vandalism of D.C. Reflecting Pool Leads to Severe Sentencing In a recent statement, President Donald Trump announced that individuals who allegedly vandalized the newly refurbished reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., could face a prison sentence of up to 10 years. On Truth Social, Trump highlighted the seriousness of such vandalism, noting that it can result […]