The U.S. dollar has surged to its highest level since November, driven by safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. The dollar index is on course to register its largest weekly gain since September 2022, standing at 106.02 with a 0.7% increase. The looming threat of an attack by Iran or its
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Build America Bonds (BABs) have been experiencing significantly widened spreads in recent months due to a surge in refinancing activity. Despite a debate over the legal ability of issuers to call the debt, municipal bond strategists have observed a cheapening trend in the BABs index option-adjust spread compared to the ICE Broad Taxable Municipal Bond
The first quarter of 2024 saw a significant uptick in the bond insurance industry, with municipal bond insurance growing by 24.4% year-over-year. The top two municipal bond insurers wrapped a total of $7.132 billion in deals during this period, compared to $5.735 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Assured Guaranty, a major player in
Recent reports of inflation have caused a stir among investors, leading to a sell-off in the market. The producer and consumer price indexes released this week have shown annualized inflation rates still above 2%, raising concerns for those hoping for a potential decrease in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. This has led to some
As JPMorgan Chase prepares to unveil its first-quarter earnings report, the financial world is abuzz with expectations. Analysts are projecting earnings of $4.11 per share, with revenue estimated at $41.85 billion. Net interest income is forecasted to reach $23.18 billion, and trading revenue is expected to show fixed income of $5.19 billion and equities of
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As the earnings season kicks off, investors are eager to capitalize on short-term opportunities presented by the upcoming reports. Analysts are expecting a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 3.2% for the S & P 500, marking the third consecutive quarter of earnings growth. This period could offer tactical opportunities in the stock market, with S
The banking industry is gearing up to report quarterly results, and the impact of interest rate expectations is set to be a major factor influencing the performance of banks. This article will delve into how the evolving views on interest rates are likely to affect banks of different sizes, with a focus on the disparities
Ohio’s Governor, Mike DeWine, recently highlighted the state’s “highest possible credit rating” during his State of the State address in Columbus. With significant upgrades from Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, Ohio now holds a triple-A credit rating. These upgrades reflect a demonstrated commitment to active budget management and maintaining reserves, providing a strong financial
Truong My Lan, the chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in Vietnam’s largest financial fraud case. The charges against her include embezzlement, bribery, and violating banking regulations, with Lan receiving a 20-year prison term for each of the latter two accusations. Despite her defense claiming she