Credit spreads measure the additional yield investors demand for holding corporate debt over government bonds. Learn why they widen and narrow, what they can reveal about financial conditions and why markets watch them for signs of economic stress.
Falling inflation does not automatically mean lower interest rates. Learn how core inflation, services, wages and inflation expectations shape central bank decisions.
A company reports rising revenue, stronger profits and earnings above analyst forecasts. On the surface, the announcement appears positive. Yet instead of rising, its share price falls sharply. This reaction can seem confusing when the headline figures suggest that the business is performing well.
Interest rate cuts can support stock valuations, but markets do not always rise when rates fall. Discover why economic growth, earnings and financial conditions can matter more than the rate cut itself.
Equity investors often focus on earnings, revenue growth, profit margins and company valuations. However, movements in government bond markets can also have a significant influence on how much investors are willing to pay for those earnings.