• Is the Rising U.S. 10-year Treasury Yield Impacting Market Sentiment?
• Why is China Reducing Its Holdings of U.S. Treasuries?
• Unlocking the Puzzle of the Ruble's Weakness: Insights from Dr. Janis Kluge?
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IN THE HEADLINES
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hits highest since October, drags on shares
U.S. government bond sell-off continues, with long-dated yields at October highs. Strong economy drives expectations of sustained higher interest rates. 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) yield at 1.99%, the highest since 2009. Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes reveal divisions over rate hikes, impacting bond markets. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields around 4.29%, near October levels. Analysts suggest yields could hit 4.5%. Markets estimate an 86% chance of Fed maintaining rates next month, with a 36% chance of a quarter-point rate increase in November. Read more
China pares back holdings of U.S. Treasuries for 7th month
China's U.S. Treasury holdings drop for the seventh straight month, hitting the lowest point since May 2010. The decline is linked to Chinese FX actions and geopolitical dynamics. Despite U.S.-China tensions, the dollar remains relatively stable against the yuan. Japan increases Treasury holdings, and overall foreign holdings rise. Net foreign inflows into U.S. Treasuries align with market trends. U.S. equities witness foreign sales, while U.S. corporate bonds see inflows. U.S. residents reduce foreign security holdings. Read more
WeWork faces uncertainty amid financial woes and potential bankruptcy
WeWork, has raised concerns about its ability to sustain operations, sparking discussions about its future. The company recently highlighted doubts regarding its capacity to continue functioning, citing increased member turnover, financial losses, and cash requirements within the coming year. While WeWork has undertaken efforts to recover since its founder's departure, experts suggest bankruptcy remains a possibility. While not yet filing for bankruptcy, WeWork aims to enhance liquidity and profitability, including renegotiating lease terms, controlling spending, and pursuing additional capital. The company's situation has implications for the commercial real estate market, although its fate remains uncertain. Read more
TradeUP TIDBITS
“The most common explanation for the weak ruble is Russia’s deteriorating current account. While exports & imports play a role, the CA balance does not ‘make’ the ruble fall. Instead, trade & capital markets cause a market-clearing combination of CA/FA balance and ruble strength. The ruble could even weaken while the CA balance improves (financial account deteriorates), if enough Russians want to transfer capital abroad. If we want to understand what changes exchange rate, we have to look at factors that are exogenous to currency markets.
Some examples for (mostly) exogenous factors that could change the ruble exchange rate (and simultaneously Russia’s CA/FA balances): global commodity prices, budgetary spending, monetary policy, political risk like mutinies or expropriations (driving capital flows) etc.”
—Dr. Janis Kluge, Researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs
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