Cboe Indices • USD 13 WEEK TREASURY BILL (^IRX) Follow 5.24 0.00 (0.00%) At close: 1:59 PM CDT All News Why investors will find it 'easier to make money' in 2024 The year may have started off inauspiciously, but there are still many opportunities in the market — precisely because of the negative sentiment. And already, the S&P 500 is back up for the year. Why Santa just poured cold water on a bullish 2024 The first signs of 2024 are far from auspicious, with the bullish momentum of 2023 feeling like nothing but a memory. Why belief in a 'soft landing' could be dangerous for investors As stocks surge, a few key voices inside the Fed and out are noting that calling an inflation victory is premature. 3 reasons a 'boring' December could get interesting for stocks This past November looked like a typical December — low volatility and a lot of gains. This December, however, with a few big economic moments, might be a little different this year. Why Christmas may have come early this year for investors With volatility this low, the famous "Santa Claus Rally" may have already happened. Why Thanksgiving week is typically bullish for stocks Historically, the S&P 500 tends to end Thanksgiving week in the green, and the bullish seasonals don't end there. Why investors should treat the new stock market rally with caution Markets are in the green and stocks feel good again as the Fed takes its foot off the gas and inflation calms. But there are a lot of reasons to be cautious. Goldbugs may need to keep waiting for $3,000: Morning Brief Gold has been stuck near $2,000 since 2020, and goldbugs might need to wait for another bullish catalyst. Small-cap stocks just reversed one of the biggest pandemic-era trades: Morning Brief Small-cap stocks closed near a three-year low on Wednesday, reversing all the gains realized after President Biden's election win. Surging bond yields are the stock market's biggest problem right now The bottom line for investors is that the longer the rise in yields persists, the greater the chance that the Fed breaks something. Bond market volatility continues amid rising Treasury yields The bond market extends its volatile run as Treasury yields continue to rise steadily. Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Jared Blikre outlines where volatile trends have become the most apparent, including 10-year Treasury yields hitting a 16-year high. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Stock market bulls are regaining control, and only inflation stands in their way Stocks have started to get their mojo back in October, leaving inflation data as the main hurdle to overcome for investors getting more positive on the outlook for the rest of 2023. A hot — or cold — jobs report Friday could be bad for stocks Stocks are in a delicate balance thanks to the bond market and Friday's jobs report for September could spook the markets. Cash yielding more than stocks for first time in two decades Stocks edge higher this afternoon ahead of the closing bell, but does cash have more gains to show than the markets? Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Jared Blikre explains how cash yields have risen above stock trades, closely examining the 13-week T-bill rates.
