Wall St opens lower after Moody's rating cut; yields rise.
U.S. stock markets opened lower on Monday as Moody's downgrade of the country's sovereign credit rating pushed Treasury yields higher, dampening investor sentiment.
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US borrowing costs top 5% after Moody’s downgrade.
Following Moody's decision to cut the U.S. credit rating, Treasury yields surged past 5%, signaling heightened investor anxiety over fiscal deficits and debt sustainability.
Bond Market Update: Moody's Tells Investors: 'It's All About The Deficit'.
Moody's recent warning to bond investors highlights the U.S. deficit as the primary risk factor, driving a reassessment of long-term Treasury demand amid rising supply concerns.
JPMorgan says interest income could rise this year even as uncertainty persists.
JPMorgan forecasts higher net interest income for 2025 despite economic uncertainties, though it warned of potential increases in credit card charge-offs by 2026.
‘Buy now, pay later’ rules will help rather than hinder big lenders.
New regulations on 'buy now, pay later' services are expected to benefit major banks by leveling the competitive playing field and reducing risks from fintech disruptors.
Bank of England explores ways to loosen ringfencing rules for UK banks.
The Bank of England is considering easing ringfencing requirements for UK banks to boost competitiveness, though critics warn it could increase systemic risks.
Rise in loans to US non-bank financial groups raises systemic risk fears.
A surge in lending to shadow banks has sparked concerns among regulators about hidden leverage and potential contagion risks within the financial system.
China's retail sales disappoint as stimulus fails to spur demand; industrial output defies tariffs.
China's April retail sales growth fell short of expectations despite stimulus measures, while industrial production remained resilient despite U.S. tariff pressures.
Warren Buffett Buys a Dividend Stock Up 4,400% in 15 Years, but Sends Wall Street a $348 Billion Warning.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway invested in a high-performing dividend stock while cautioning markets about overvaluation risks, citing $348 billion in unrealized gains as a potential red flag.
FS KKR Capital: Weak Q1 Earnings As Dividend Support Weakens.
FS KKR Capital reported disappointing Q1 earnings, with declining dividend coverage raising concerns about its ability to sustain payouts amid tighter credit conditions.