Anthony Crescenzi Quotes

If the economy slows beyond what we've now priced in, which is about a one- to two-percent growth trajectory, then we can begin to see a decline in yields again perhaps.

- Anthony Crescenzi

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For yields to rise further would probably require a firming in economic statistics and/or a further sharp upward gain in equities. Both seem somewhat improbable right now, particularly because of geopolitical factors [such as] an increasing degree of terror activity, the unresolved situation with Iraq and problems in North Korea. - Anthony Crescenzi

The PPI just feeds the deflation talk that's run rampant in the past month or so... It's upsetting for someone who believes deflation is on the way. Even though there are qualifiers for the April data, that headline is dramatic enough to convince them. - Anthony Crescenzi

The economy is less interest-rate sensitive than it was a year ago because of income growth, and we have corporate profits higher than capital spending -- a condition only seen rarely in the past 40 years -- meaning companies don't need to borrow as much. - Anthony Crescenzi