Rates
Rates are normalizing and reshaping opportunities for investors. A New Environment for Stocks and Bonds U.S. Treasury yields have risen amid a resilient economy, persistent inflation, and higher government debt. Although higher rates often generate volatility, they have historically not prevented stocks from performing well when accompanied by economic growth. At the same time, yields […]
Climate
Europe shows how extreme weather can affect growth, inflation, and energy. The Economic Cost of More Extreme Weather. Extreme weather is becoming an increasingly relevant economic and financial factor. High temperatures, droughts, and wildfires across Europe show how extreme weather can quickly spill over into the economy. Lower productivity, agricultural disruptions, constraints on power generation, […]
Reserves
The reserve’s decline raises concerns about its ability to respond to future energy emergencies. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell below 300 million barrels, its lowest level since it was filled in the 1980s. After releasing 172 million barrels in response to disruptions stemming from the conflict with Iran, inventories could decline to around 243 […]
