Global dollar liquity is probably the most important driver for global financial markets. Yet it’s also largely overlooked and, in a cautionary sign for markets, on the decline. That’s according Read more
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Ray Dalio expects ‘negative or poor real returns’ in markets for next five years
When MarketWatch first started publishing financial news and data 25 years ago, Bridgewater Associates was a little-known hedge fund firm that was overshadowed by other macro investing trading operations, like Read more
How Lehman and the iPhone reshaped financial markets
We are marking MarketWatch’s 25th anniversary by looking at the 25 biggest financial market events and developments we have covered. We previously highlighted the first five key events from the Read more
British bond market turmoil is sign of sickness growing in markets, says leading strategist
The stresses building in the U.K. bond market are a sign of growing problems more broadly in financial markets, according to a leading strategist. Nomura’s Charlie McElligott says as leading Read more
As bond yields spike, Bank of England widens U.K. market intervention in second effort this week to calm volatile markets
The Bank of England said Tuesday that it will expand its daily U.K. bond purchase operations to include index-linked gilts, the second move this week aimed at trying to calm Read more
As bond yields spike, Bank of England widens U.K. market intervention in second effort this week to calm volatile markets
The Bank of England said Tuesday that it will expand its daily U.K. bond purchase operations to include index-linked gilts, the second move this week aimed at trying to calm Read more
European gas futures down to 3-month low as LNG imports gain traction
European gas prices dropped to a three-month low on Monday as EU countries rush to replace lost Russian pipeline gas supply with liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. Dutch front month Read more
Sorry folks, Black Friday has already started. But don’t worry if you miss the early sales.
October is the new Black Friday. At least that’s the impression some retailers give. Target TGT, -2.19% and Amazon AMZN, -4.77% head into the month hot with big discount events Read more
Americans are souring on the housing market. Home buyer sentiment hits lowest level since 2011 — and mortgage rates reach 7%.
There’s no respite for home buyers these days. From rising rates, high home prices, and an uncertain economic outlook, shoppers are finding it hard to jump into purchasing a home. Read more