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Kevin Warsh Fed Nomination: What It Signals for Rates and Bonds

April 22, 2026April 20, 2026 by Bruno

Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing sent measured signals through bond markets and rate desks. Here’s what his nomination means for monetary policy, Treasury yields, and credit markets.

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IMF Warns U.S. Debt Is Eroding the Treasury Safe-Haven Premium

April 22, 2026April 20, 2026 by Bruno

The IMF says runaway U.S. debt is eliminating the traditional safety premium on Treasury bonds — and the implications stretch far beyond fixed income.

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Utilities’ $770B Bond Issuance Wave Powers the AI Grid Buildout

April 22, 2026April 19, 2026 by Bruno

U.S. utilities are planning $1.4 trillion in capex to power AI data centers — and financing it means a $770B bond issuance wave that will reshape investment-grade credit markets.

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The AI Hiring Freeze: What the Fed’s Beige Book Reveals

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by Bruno

Fed’s Beige Book reveals AI productivity is shrinking corporate hiring — what it means for rate policy, bond markets, and equity valuations.

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The Mortgage Lock-In Effect: Why Millions Won’t Move

April 17, 2026April 15, 2026 by Bruno

Over half of U.S. homeowners hold COVID-era mortgages at sub-4% rates. How this lock-in is reshaping housing supply, MBS markets, and Fed policy in 2026.

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The Next Fed Chair: What Capital Markets Face After Powell

April 17, 2026April 15, 2026 by Bruno

Jerome Powell’s term ends May 15, 2026. With 30 days left, capital markets are weighing what comes next for interest rates, bonds, and the dollar.

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Foreign Investors Are Selling US Treasuries: What It Means for 2026

April 17, 2026April 15, 2026 by Bruno

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries are declining as trade tensions escalate. Here’s what’s driving the selloff and what it means for yields, the dollar, and American borrowers.

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March PPI Cools: What It Means for Fed Rates and Bonds

April 17, 2026April 14, 2026 by Bruno

March 2026 PPI rose just 0.5% vs 1.1% expected. Here’s what the wholesale inflation surprise means for Fed policy and bond markets.

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Junk Bonds in 2026: What Widening Credit Spreads Are Signaling

April 17, 2026April 14, 2026 by Bruno

High-yield credit spreads are widening in 2026. Here’s what the junk bond market is telling investors about recession risk, corporate debt, and what comes next.

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Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair Bid Stalls — Markets Take Notice

April 10, 2026 by Bruno

Kevin Warsh’s expected Fed Chair confirmation hearing has been delayed. Here’s what the nomination snag means for bonds, the dollar, and equities.

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