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U.S. jobless claims fall to 193,000, its lowest point since April
Jobless claims fell again last week as labor market shrugs off continued Fed tightening.
Consumers remain confident amid growing inflation and recession risks
Against the backdrop of rising inflation and recession risks, the consumer confidence index rose, exceeding expectations.
Markets slide as Fed steps up its inflation fight
Yields have risen, and equity indexes have dropped below June lows as Fed moves to a more aggressive stance in its fight to tame inflation.
Jobless claims edged higher last week
Initial jobless claims edged higher last week a — trend that’s likely to continue as the Fed tightens further.
Will rising rates continue to weigh on bond returns?
Rising interest rates are always a headwind to bond performance, but higher starting yields can serve as a meaningful positive cushion that offsets falling prices.
What impact do higher interest rates have on future fixed income returns?
While rising interest rates have created short-term pain for fixed income investors, higher yields will be very beneficial for long-term returns.
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