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Fitch cuts US credit rating after debt limit battle

Months after the political tussle between US President Joe Biden and Republicans over raising the debt ceiling, Fitch downgraded the US credit rating from AAA to AA+. The White House strongly disagreed with the move....

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US pledges measures to protect Silicon Valley Bank deposits

In a joint statement, US authorities said they would work to protect depositors, and said losses would not be borne by the taxpayer. President Joe Biden said he would make a further statement on Monday...

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US CPI to Surge, but is it All Base Effect?

The US raised $207 bln yesterday by selling bills and coupons with little fanfare.  The bid-cover on the three-year and 10-year sales were a little softer than at the last auctions. Today, the US will...

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Fischer Joins Dudley; Waiting for Yellen

Last week, some market participants were giving more credence to what seemed like dovish FOMC minutes than to NY Fed President Dudley’s remarks that accused investors of complacency over the outlook for rates. Yesterday, Vice-Chairman...

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Market Reads too Much into Yellen’s Prepared Remarks

Late yesterday, Yellen’s prepared remarks for her Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearings were released and sent the dollar in a tailspin in thin activity.  The dollar has been gradually clawing back those losses.  At the same...