Vicky Ge Huang

New York

Markets Reporter at The Wall Street Journal

Markets Reporter @WSJ covering crypto and retail investing. Voracious reader. Views my own.

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Fed's Waller Forecasts Sustained Tariffs Could Send Inflation Near 5%

1 week ago | tradingview.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Fed's Waller Forecasts Sustained Tariffs Could Send Inflation Near 5% By Vicky Ge HuangFed governor Christopher Waller called new tariffs "one of the biggest shocks to affect the U.S. economy in many decades."Waller forecasts that if they stay high they could temporarily lift inflation to near 5%, slow economic growth and prompt more rate cuts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and President Trump are considering who would lead the Federal Reserve next.
Fed's Collins Says Tariffs Create 'Difficult Tradeoffs' for Rate Policy

1 week ago | tradingview.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Fed's Collins Says Tariffs Create 'Difficult Tradeoffs' for Rate Policy By Vicky Ge HuangAfter a week of huge volatility-with hefty selling in Treasurys and the U.S. dollar due to President Trump's sweeping trade tariffs and a subsequent 90-day reprieve for many of them-investors will be hoping for a quieter week ahead of a long Easter weekend in many countries.
Tariff-Induced Market Volatility Weigh on Corporate Bond Sales

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

The tariff-induced market volatility has led to a significant slowdown in U.S. corporate bond sales this week, with investment-grade companies issuing $9.5 billion of bonds so far. Companies with high credit ratings including Paychex and AutoZone raised $9.5 billion through Thursday, according to Bank of America data. Meanwhile, investors pulled about $7 billion from high-grade bond funds, the largest weekly outflow since 2022.
Why the Cool CPI Report Will Matter Less to the Fed; PPI Data Out Today

1 week ago | tradingview.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Why the Cool CPI Report Will Matter Less to the Fed; PPI Data Out Today By Vicky Ge HuangConsumer prices declined month-over-month in March for the first time in nearly five years, a welcome development for inflation-weary families but one that economists said is likely to be short-lived due to new trade tariffs. Economists expect tariffs will dent economic growth and raise prices for consumers and businesses in the months ahead, teeing up a new battle for the Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin Jumps Above $82,000 After Trump Announcement

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Bitcoin jumped above $82,000, mirroring a broad-based stock-market rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. The largest cryptocurrency stood at $82,290 as of 4 p.m. ET, after hitting its lowest levels since just after President Trump's election victory. Smaller digital currencies including ether, solana and Ripple-linked XRP posted double-digit gains. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, recently traded at around $1,650.
Treasury Yields Rise in Asia Trading Session

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Yields on longer-term Treasurys are continuing to rise early in the Asia trading session. The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasurys rose to 4.486% Thursday night, after settling at 4.392% earlier in the day. Treasurys have sold off sharply this week amid broad uncertainty about the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs. One concern is that the tariffs could lead to weaker foreign demand for U.S. debt.
U.S. Stock Futures Slide After Tough Day for Major Indexes

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

U.S. stock futures slid on Thursday, following sharp declines in major indexes after the White House said the tariffs imposed on China by President Trump in his second term add up to 145%, not the 125% it previously indicated. Contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average all fell about 1% after swinging between modest gains and losses at the open. Stocks fell sharply during regular trading hours after a historic rally the day before.
Japanese Stocks Tumble at the Open

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Japanese shares followed U.S. stocks lower at the open on Friday. The Nikkei 225 plummeted 5.4% to start trading in Asia. The stock index jumped 9.1% Thursday, mirroring Wednesday’s historic rally in U.S. stocks after President Trump authorized a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all trading partners except China. Other Asian-Pacific markets also fell: South Korea's Kospi lost about 1.5% in early trading, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.4%.
Gold Continues to Climb After Notching Fresh Closing Record

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

Your browser does not support iframesGold prices continue to climb after setting a fresh closing record earlier in the day. Gold futures rose above $3,200 in late Thursday trading. The precious metal closed up 3.2% to $3,155.20 per troy ounce, its largest one-day percentage gain since April 9, 2020. Gold has mounted a strong rally as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid an escalation in global trade tension.
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher After Tough Day for Major Indexes

1 week ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Thursday, following sharp declines in major indexes after the White House said the tariffs imposed on China by President Trump in his second term add up to 145%, not the 125% it previously indicated. Contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher after swinging between modest gains and losses at the open. Stocks fell sharply during regular trading hours after a historic rally the day before.