May 28, 2025 United States: US Treasuries Drift Ahead of Auction With Spotlight on Demand   US Treasuries slipped, snapping three days of gains, as attention turns to a fresh wave of supply after recent auctions signaled weaker demand for government paper.   The yield on the 10-year benchmark was three basis points higher at

May 27, 2025 United States: US Core Capital Goods Orders Decrease by Most Since October   Orders placed with US factories for business equipment declined in April by the most since October, suggesting a diminishing appetite to invest amid uncertainty about tariffs and tax policy.   The value of core capital goods orders, a less-volatile

May 26, 2025 United States: Dollar Extends Drop as EU Tariff Delay Boosts Risk-Sensitive FX   A gauge of the dollar slid toward its lowest level in nearly two years after US President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone higher tariffs on the European Union boosted other currencies with strong links to global trade.   The

May 22, 2025 United States: US Business Activity, Sentiment Improve as Tariff Anxiety Eases   US business activity and output expectations improved this month as trade-related anxiety eased even as price pressures continued to mount due to tariffs.   The S&P Global flash May composite index of output rose 1.5 points to 52.1 after sliding

May 21, 2025 United States: US Mortgage Rates Rise to Three-Month High, Slowing Home Demand   US mortgage rates climbed last week to a three-month high, prompting a slide in applications for home purchases and refinancing.   The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose 6 basis points to 6.92% in the week ended May