As Yields Retreat, HSBC Sees 10-Year Treasury at 4.65%, Not 6%, by Year-End
The 10-year Treasury yield retreated from a 19-year high. HSBC bets it settles near 4.65%, but other forecasters see 5.3% or even 6% ahead.
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The 10-year Treasury yield retreated from a 19-year high. HSBC bets it settles near 4.65%, but other forecasters see 5.3% or even 6% ahead.

LSEG has outlined plans for 24/5 trading, a digital securities depository, tokenized equities, and new infrastructure involving Kraken and HSBC. LSEG plans to connect trading and tokenized settlement The European Blockchain Convention’s Day 2 media briefing attributed the plans to…

The strong backing of global investors in NSE's IPO highlights India's growing financial market appeal, despite valuation concerns.

More than a dozen banks are expecting the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 16. The List UBS, HSBC, Barclays, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase all expect the Federal Reserve to lift rates by 25 basis points (bps) this week. Both JPMorgan […]

Banks including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Commerzbank, and HSBC have lifted their Brent crude forecasts due to ongoing Middle East shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Prolonged supply stress from the Hormuz crisis may lead to sustained high oil prices, impacting global economic stability and energy policies.

Rising Brent prices amid geopolitical tensions could strain global economies, impacting inflation and energy policies worldwide.

AI-driven productivity gains could reshape US stock valuations, but rising Treasury yields pose a significant volatility risk for investors.

Rising US borrowing costs and AI demand shifts could strain Asian economies, highlighting vulnerabilities despite stronger financial systems.

HSBC's significant investment in Indian bonds highlights increased foreign interest, potentially boosting India's financial market stability and growth.

Negative economic surprises could shift market sentiment, prompting increased demand for Treasuries and impacting growth assumptions.

"HSBC's interoperability transaction with Standard Chartered via SWIFT is a landmark moment for the promise of tokenised deposits," said HSBC exec.

Swift connected HSBC and Standard Chartered’s tokenized deposit systems, while existing banking rails completed the final settlement.

The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.


Swift’s ledger matched and netted obligations recorded on the banks’ separate platforms, but final settlement still ran through existing systems.

This milestone in blockchain banking could revolutionize global finance by enabling seamless, 24/7 cross-border transactions.

Investor skepticism about Fed's inflation strategy may drive increased reliance on TIPS, impacting bond market stability and portfolio strategies.

HSBC's strategic moves signal robust financial health and adaptability, potentially enhancing its competitive edge in global banking and digital assets.

HSBC's strategic shift towards wholesale banking highlights a focus on leveraging global networks, potentially enhancing long-term profitability.