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Trump’s Return: How Central Banks’ Tensions Could Impact the Green Economy and Sustainable Investing

By Paul BarnardPosted on November 8, 2024Posted in Climate Eco News & Green Investing, PoliticsTagged central bank independence, climate-friendly investment, Federal Reserve, Green economy, inflation, interest rates, Jerome Powell, sustainable investing, Trump policiesNo Comments

The anticipated return of Donald Trump is casting a shadow over the Federal Reserve, potentially bringing significant implications for sustainable investments and the broader green economy. After the Fed’s recent meeting, which resulted in a 0.25% rate cut as expected, markets saw little surprise from Chair Jerome Powell. Yet, Trump’s influence looms, creating both direct […]

Rising Treasury Yields, Election Volatility, and Their Impact on Green Economy Investments

By Paul BarnardPosted on October 24, 2024Posted in Climate Eco News & Green InvestingTagged bond market, bond volatility, climate investing, economic uncertainty, Fed policy, Green economy, green investing, interest rates, political risk, renewable energy investments, rising yields, sustainable finance, term premium, Treasury yields, U.S. electionsNo Comments

Key Points: Treasury yields have been on the rise again, signaling a shift in the bond market that could have significant implications for the broader economy and, particularly, for green investments. This surge in yields is partially driven by the unpredictable political landscape in the United States, with a potential Republican sweep in the 2024 […]