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Stocks are flat to down a bit so far today. Bond ETFs are all up, with the longer terms up more (so yields are down).
I've been rooting for higher bond yields, especially TIPS, since I will be receiving some cash soon from a maturing IRA CD that I want to put into TIPS, so not happy with today's movements. Oh well.
I assume the bond price movements are because of the tentative debt ceiling deal.
I've been rooting for higher bond yields, especially TIPS, since I will be receiving some cash soon from a maturing IRA CD that I want to put into TIPS, so not happy with today's movements. Oh well.
I assume the bond price movements are because of the tentative debt ceiling deal.
If I make a calculation error, #Cruncher probably will let me know.
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We still have a Fed meeting with a potential increase and the debt ceiling isn’t resolved yet. Still enough uncertainty to create volatility. Hard to know where bonds will end up. I’m keeping my bond holdings short. The yields are competitive against equities right now.Kevin M wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 11:53 am Stocks are flat to down a bit so far today. Bond ETFs are all up, with the longer terms up more (so yields are down).
I've been rooting for higher bond yields, especially TIPS, since I will be receiving some cash soon from a maturing IRA CD that I want to put into TIPS, so not happy with today's movements. Oh well.
I assume the bond price movements are because of the tentative debt ceiling deal.
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Legislation to suspend US debt limit advances to full House of Representatives
The House Rules Committee, voted 7-6 to approve the rules allowing debate by the full chamber.
The House Rules Committee, voted 7-6 to approve the rules allowing debate by the full chamber.
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Current indications for June are 60% chance of a 25bp increase, 40% flat.rockstar wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 12:22 pm We still have a Fed meeting with a potential increase and the debt ceiling isn’t resolved yet. Still enough uncertainty to create volatility. Hard to know where bonds will end up. I’m keeping my bond holdings short. The yields are competitive against equities right now.
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The debt ceiling and Fed meeting are on a collision course. I haven’t heard much chatter about rates from the talking heads. Next week will be interesting. I’m guessing volatility. But so far it hasn’t happened.exodusing wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 8:54 pmCurrent indications for June are 60% chance of a 25bp increase, 40% flat.rockstar wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 12:22 pm We still have a Fed meeting with a potential increase and the debt ceiling isn’t resolved yet. Still enough uncertainty to create volatility. Hard to know where bonds will end up. I’m keeping my bond holdings short. The yields are competitive against equities right now.
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Odds of a 25bp increase are now 70%. The debt ceiling should be resolved before the Fed meeting, else there be dragons.rockstar wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 11:47 amThe debt ceiling and Fed meeting are on a collision course. I haven’t heard much chatter about rates from the talking heads. Next week will be interesting. I’m guessing volatility. But so far it hasn’t happened.exodusing wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 8:54 pmCurrent indications for June are 60% chance of a 25bp increase, 40% flat.rockstar wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 12:22 pm We still have a Fed meeting with a potential increase and the debt ceiling isn’t resolved yet. Still enough uncertainty to create volatility. Hard to know where bonds will end up. I’m keeping my bond holdings short. The yields are competitive against equities right now.
Volatility is usually a safe bet. As the famous quote goes, "I think it will fluctuate".
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My SS payment was deposited today, May 31. The pay date is the 3rd of each month, but since 6/3 is a Saturday, it would have been paid on 6/2 in the past, so I got it 2 days earlier than in the past, as has been the case in recent months.
I guess since the x date has been moved to June 5, this isn't too surprising, but apparently people who normally receive their SS checks before the 5th should be OK.
Interestingly, my mom and stepdad have not received theirs yet. Before last month, they also had been receiving theirs 2 days early as well. I expect that they'll receive theirs by the 2nd.
I guess since the x date has been moved to June 5, this isn't too surprising, but apparently people who normally receive their SS checks before the 5th should be OK.
Interestingly, my mom and stepdad have not received theirs yet. Before last month, they also had been receiving theirs 2 days early as well. I expect that they'll receive theirs by the 2nd.
If I make a calculation error, #Cruncher probably will let me know.
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The house is scheduled to vote on the debt ceiling bill late today, May 31, 2023.
The Wall Street Journal expects it to pass.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-ceili ... malertNEWS
The Wall Street Journal expects it to pass.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-ceili ... malertNEWS
WASHINGTON—The House prepared to vote on a bill that raises the debt ceiling and reins in government spending, testing Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to keep his party in line as well as Democrats’ willingness to help the GOP get the measure approved.
The bipartisan deal, which is expected to pass despite loud complaints from some conservative Republicans, would be a step toward averting a potential default by the federal government, sending the bill to the Senate where leaders have promised quick action. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the government could run out of the cash it needs to pay its bills on time on June 5 unless Congress acts.
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Treasury announced a 3-day T-bill auction for tomorrow, maturing 6/5/2023. Guessing this is related to debt ceiling and the June 5th x-date? Any guesses on what the rate could be? Fidelity estimates 5.087%.
It's too short to really matter, but if I have a bunch of money sitting in money market at 4.9%, why not get a few more bucks....
https://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/a ... 0531_1.pdf
It's too short to really matter, but if I have a bunch of money sitting in money market at 4.9%, why not get a few more bucks....
https://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/a ... 0531_1.pdf
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3 days interest with delta of 0.2% nets you about $1.60 on $100K.kalarama wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 7:10 pm Treasury announced a 3-day T-bill auction for tomorrow, maturing 6/5/2023. Guessing this is related to debt ceiling and the June 5th x-date? Any guesses on what the rate could be? Fidelity estimates 5.087%.
It's too short to really matter, but if I have a bunch of money sitting in money market at 4.9%, why not get a few more bucks....
https://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/a ... 0531_1.pdf
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Fair. I'm expecting the investment rate to be 5.5% or higher (5/6/23 is currently 5.245% on secondary), which would yield at least $5 for $100k.rkhusky wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 7:25 pm3 days interest with delta of 0.2% nets you about $1.60 on $100K.kalarama wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 7:10 pm Treasury announced a 3-day T-bill auction for tomorrow, maturing 6/5/2023. Guessing this is related to debt ceiling and the June 5th x-date? Any guesses on what the rate could be? Fidelity estimates 5.087%.
It's too short to really matter, but if I have a bunch of money sitting in money market at 4.9%, why not get a few more bucks....
https://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/a ... 0531_1.pdf
I have a bunch of cash I'm waiting to put into new treasuries after the debt ceiling is finalized (and anticipating rates to go higher when treasury starts refilling the TGA) so my guess is it'll likely be more than $1.60. Yes, picking up pennies but I don't think there is a steamroller.
Still kicking myself for not picking up 6-7% for June maturities a couple of weeks ago.
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$25 billion for three days? They're really digging into the seat cushions for spare change to keep the lights on.
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Congress just passed HR 3746. Assuming Senate passes their bill too, see ya'll back here in Dec 2025 before the next debt ceiling in Jan 2026.
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Will my Money Market account still be there tomorrow?
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So rates to the moon.arcticpineapplecorp. wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 8:17 pm Congress just passed HR 3746. Assuming Senate passes their bill too, see ya'll back here in Dec 2025 before the next debt ceiling in Jan 2026.
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Got my $2500 in cash for the zombie apocalypse lol. I seriously think there is zero chance for default but I figure, what the heck, just in case. Only losing a few dollars interest on it for the two weeks it will be sitting in my desk.
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I think you’ve got the dates off by a year.arcticpineapplecorp. wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 8:17 pm Congress just passed HR 3746. Assuming Senate passes their bill too, see ya'll back here in Dec 2025 before the next debt ceiling in Jan 2026.
The debt ceiling is suspended until 1/1/2025. So the drama starts again in late 2024.
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Lots of drama in 2024. I plan to shut off my social media for most of it. Apps already uninstalled from my phone.Stinky wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 9:55 pmI think you’ve got the dates off by a year.arcticpineapplecorp. wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 8:17 pm Congress just passed HR 3746. Assuming Senate passes their bill too, see ya'll back here in Dec 2025 before the next debt ceiling in Jan 2026.
The debt ceiling is suspended until 1/1/2025. So the drama starts again in late 2024.
Planning to buy some bonds tomorrow.
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thanks. yeah, musta read that wrong the other day.Stinky wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 9:55 pmI think you’ve got the dates off by a year.arcticpineapplecorp. wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 8:17 pm Congress just passed HR 3746. Assuming Senate passes their bill too, see ya'll back here in Dec 2025 before the next debt ceiling in Jan 2026.
The debt ceiling is suspended until 1/1/2025. So the drama starts again in late 2024.
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$25 billion auction today yielded 6.15% for three days. Friday they will have another auction of $15 billion for one day, to be issued June 5. They really are shaking the pennies out of the piggy bank.
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The Senate just passed the bill. All that’s left is for the President to sign it. I was scouring media reports to see if there was any indication that they would try to take advantage of the fact that tomorrow’s a business day to start refilling Treasury’s coffers but I can’t find anything.
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Here's the official information source: H.R.3746 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
Status: Passed Senate
As a reminder, this legislation is outside forum guidelines. Please don't discuss content here.
Status: Passed Senate
As a reminder, this legislation is outside forum guidelines. Please don't discuss content here.
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Here's a related discussion: No new issued treasury bill on June 1StrangePenguin wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:16 pmThe Senate just passed the bill. All that’s left is for the President to sign it. I was scouring media reports to see if there was any indication that they would try to take advantage of the fact that tomorrow’s a business day to start refilling Treasury’s coffers but I can’t find anything.
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Last one out on this thread, please shut off the lights.
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You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.
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I removed an off-topic political post.
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If this farce comes up again when the deal expires in two years, I will be sorely tempted to start a new thread only if the following requirements are met a) no one will be allowed to post on the new thread before reading the entirety of this thread (there will be a test) and b) only arguments or points that have not already been made on this thread will be allowed.
Treasury MM funds and debt ceiling
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Apologies if this has been asked before... I currently have most of my emergency fund in the Vanguard Treasury MM fund (VUSXX). I know the debt ceiling has been extended to Jan 2025, so not an immediate issue. However given the political climate in Congress I would say a default, while still unlikely, is much more likely then it has been previously (much will probably depend on the 2024 elections).
Anyway, my question is, could a fund like VUSXX be negatively impacted by a default and should I be thinking about alternatives as the date gets closer?
Should the US not raise the debt ceiling and actually default on the debt, what would happen to money in these funds? Little to nothing, or could it be a major problem?
Apologies if this has been asked before... I currently have most of my emergency fund in the Vanguard Treasury MM fund (VUSXX). I know the debt ceiling has been extended to Jan 2025, so not an immediate issue. However given the political climate in Congress I would say a default, while still unlikely, is much more likely then it has been previously (much will probably depend on the 2024 elections).
Anyway, my question is, could a fund like VUSXX be negatively impacted by a default and should I be thinking about alternatives as the date gets closer?
Should the US not raise the debt ceiling and actually default on the debt, what would happen to money in these funds? Little to nothing, or could it be a major problem?
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Will money market funds be negatively affected in a US debt default scenario?
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If the U.S. for any reason defaults on its debt obligations, what would happen to money market funds? Will they be negatively affected by not being able to retain the $1.00 share value or any other way? I am curious about this. Or would they be unaffected by such a scenario?
Thank you!
If the U.S. for any reason defaults on its debt obligations, what would happen to money market funds? Will they be negatively affected by not being able to retain the $1.00 share value or any other way? I am curious about this. Or would they be unaffected by such a scenario?
Thank you!
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Here is an Q&A from Fidelity regarding this very scenario.
PDF: https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/060 ... -funds.pdf
PDF: https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/060 ... -funds.pdf
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Are you contemplating making changes to your portfolio as a result of these fears?
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No, I am just wondering what the outcome could be in such a scenario.UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:49 am Are you contemplating making changes to your portfolio as a result of these fears?
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Thank you, I will read it.pizzy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:48 am Here is an Q&A from Fidelity regarding this very scenario.
PDF: https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/060 ... -funds.pdf
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Re: Will money market funds be negatively affected in a US debt default scenario?
I'm sure that was discussed in one or more of the 1,280 posts in this thread.
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