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Friday, 26 February, 2021

The Big Read
The return of the bond vigilantes
The sell-off this week in government bonds reflects concerns that an economic boom will reignite inflationary pressures
Friday, 26 February, 2021

Q&AUS Treasury bonds
‘Humbling’ week in bond markets leads to fears of paradigm shift
Investors question whether a lasting and destabilising rise in yields is at hand
Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

US economy
Powell signals ‘hope for return to more normal conditions’
Fed chairman vows to maintain strong support for US economy
Friday, 19 February, 2021

Capital markets
Real yields on US Treasuries rise on hopes for buoyant economy
A sell-off in government debt is rippling through markets
Friday, 19 February, 2021

News in-depthRetail trading
US lawmakers focus ire on Robinhood in GameStop recriminations
Trading app’s founder was on the defensive from start of a fiery hearing
Thursday, 18 February, 2021

US equities
US stocks slip as government bond sell-off leaves traders uneasy
Main equity indices notch first three-day losing streak of 2021
Thursday, 18 February, 2021

News in-depthUS Inflation
US bond sell-off stirs warnings over stock market strength
Investors say a further sharp rise in yields would threaten Wall Street’s record run
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

US economy
Fed officials see greater risk to US economy from low inflation
Central bank policymakers debated inflationary trends as Congress weighs Biden’s stimulus plan
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

US economy
Americans borrowed record $1.2tn in fourth quarter for mortgages
Buyers fuel housing boom by locking in historically low interest rates during pandemic
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Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Equities
‘Froth’ concerns linger as stocks remain near all-time highs
Treasury sell-off sends yields to highest level in a year
Sunday, 14 February, 2021

ExplainerMarket Questions
Can the pound maintain its rally despite the hit from lockdown?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Saturday, 13 February, 2021

On Wall StreetMarkets
Markets brimming with investor optimism on US economy
Extent of bullishness raises concerns among some strategists over a long list of credible risks
Thursday, 11 February, 2021

US banks
US banks push Fed for extension of Covid capital relief
One-year easing of leverage ratio was introduced after ructions in Treasuries market
Thursday, 11 February, 2021

Runaway Markets
US brokers’ race to attract investors stokes concerns over risks
Robinhood’s no-fee approach encouraged fee-cutting frenzy before lockdowns fanned demand
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

Federal Reserve
Powell stresses patience in pledge to keep monetary policy loose
Fed chairman betrays no anxiety about inflation in speech to Economic Club of New York
Tuesday, 9 February, 2021

Equities
Global stocks rally loses steam in Wall Street trading
US and European benchmarks mixed after gains in Asia
Monday, 8 February, 2021

InterviewUS Inflation
Senior Fed official shrugs off inflation risks from stimulus plan
Richmond president Tom Barkin says US economy still needs support despite fears of jump in prices
Monday, 8 February, 2021

US Treasury bonds
US long-term interest rates hit highest in a year on stimulus impact
Thirty-year bond yield rises to 2% on expectations that government support will fuel price rises
Sunday, 7 February, 2021

ExplainerMarket Questions
Will a key measure of Italy’s political risk continue to fall?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Friday, 5 February, 2021

US economy
Biden defends stimulus plan as US struggles to add back jobs
President’s push for $1.9tn package comes as data underscore anaemic pace of recovery
Friday, 5 February, 2021

ETF HubLatest news on ETFs
Money pours into US loan funds as growth and inflation expectations rise
Recent streak of inflows is longest since 2018
Thursday, 4 February, 2021

US equities
US stocks hit new record as gains stretch to fourth day
Shares of small-cap companies, whose prospects are closely linked to the broader economy, shoot higher
Thursday, 4 February, 2021

US Treasury bonds
US yield curve steepest since 2015 on stimulus hopes
Investors are expecting stronger economic growth and higher inflation
Wednesday, 3 February, 2021

Retail trading
High-speed traders reap windfall from retail investor boom
Value of the extra trading is expected to be widely shared by market makers
Tuesday, 2 February, 2021

Retail trading
GameStop shares slide 60% as Reddit rally deflates
Losses pile up on stocks favoured by army of day traders