U.S. Treasury yields have been on the rise since the start of 2025. This week, longer-term Treasury yields surged to their highest levels since November 2023, with the 10-year yield peaking at 4.79%. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has climbed more than 100 basis points over the past four months, approaching the psychological 5% threshold.
The recent strength in Treasury yields is largely attributed to robust economi...

Trump’s second-term Cabinet nominations are nearly complete. What are the core economic ideologies of this team? This article uses visuals and analysis to provide a deeper understanding for readers.
1. Who’s on Trump’s team? What are their primary responsibilities?
2. Economic ideologies of Cabinet members in policy-related roles
3. Economic ideologies of non-Cabinet members in policy-related roles
4. Impacts...

The Fed’s rate decision on Sept 18 is important, with potential cuts of 25 or 50 bps likely having predictable impacts. A 25 bps cut would signal a cautious approach, leading to modest stock gains, slight drops in bond yields, and a weaker dollar. A 50 bps cut, on the other hand, would indicate strong economic support, potentially causing a more significant stock rally, a notable decline in bond yields, and further weakeni...