United States Treasury security

Banks and ‘Speed Traders’ Among Culprits Last October 15
Risk

Banks and ‘Speed Traders’ Among Culprits Last October 15

However, financial regulators failed to find a single, root cause for the unusually volatile day on the U.S. Treasury market last year.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 14, 2015
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CFOs to Congress: “This Isn’t a Game”
Hiring

CFOs to Congress: “This Isn’t a Game”

A temporary solution to the budget battle may not be enough to reverse the ill effects of the federal government shutdown, say finance chiefs.
By Vincent Ryan | October 16, 2013
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Treasurers Brace for Market Turmoil
Forecasting

Treasurers Brace for Market Turmoil

As Congress fails to repair the rift over raising the nation’s borrowing limit, smart companies are guarding against a liquidity crisis.
By Vincent Ryan | October 15, 2013
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Hitting the Roof
Risk

Hitting the Roof

If Congress fails to lift the limit on America’s debts, the consequences are uncertain but definitely unpleasant.
By Economist Staff | October 14, 2013
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Time for Treasurers to Sell Short-Term U.S. Debt?
The Economy

Time for Treasurers to Sell Short-Term U.S. Debt?

While money-market funds ditch short-term Treasury bonds and yields spike in response, asset managers tell CFOs to stand pat.
By Vincent Ryan | October 10, 2013
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