Henry Stott breaks down Ledn’s 0.43% default probability and 10% expected loss severity, far below the industry norm.
As Trump’s tariffs add risk to chips and consumer stocks, investors may look to defensive plays
Markets may be underestimating the risks of Trump’s China tariffs, experts warn.
Bitcoin rebounds to $100,000 after falling to $95,000 as Trump's trade war shakes up the markets
The price of Bitcoin rose back to $100,000 on Monday afternoon after dropping to $95,000 in the morning. This volatility was sparked by President Donald Trump’s new trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and potentially China, which created turmoil in the crypto market.
Auto stocks fall as investors watch Trump’s 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada
The selloff subsided when Trump announced the tax hike on Mexican imports would be postponed for one month.
US banks say demand for business loans rose in Q4 -Fed survey
The net share of banks reporting stronger demand for commercial and industrial loans from large and medium-sized businesses rose to 9.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, and from small firms to 3.4%. The results suggest the Fed's 100 basis points of interest rate cuts last year may have helped encourage business borrowing, even as the effect on demand for other kinds of loans appeared limited.
Energy markets panic over tariffs, but then relax
New tariffs pose a significant challenge for U.S. refiners, who are already grappling with declining profit margins. The post Energy markets panic over tariffs, but then relax appeared first on FreightWaves.
Bond Dealers Lock Horns Over Inflation-Protected Bond Supply
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