Default X-Date Looms, Intensifying Debt Ceiling Discussions: McCarthy Says Not 'Everybody Is Going To Be Happy'
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Debt ceiling negotiations continue as the June 1 deadline approaches, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stating that progress has been made but not everyone will be happy. Fitch Ratings has put US debt on negative watch, while yields on Treasury bills fell to 5.77%. The S&P 500 and the US Dollar DXY index rose in response to the news.

May 25, 2023 | 2:18 pm
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S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% to 4,156 as debt ceiling negotiations progressed, impacting the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY).
As debt ceiling negotiations progress, the S&P 500 futures rose, indicating a positive short-term impact on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY). The market is reacting positively to the progress in the talks, which could lead to a resolution before the June 1 deadline.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The US Dollar DXY index rose 0.3% following debt limit news and better-than-expected economic statistics, impacting the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:UUP).
The US Dollar DXY index rose in response to the progress in debt ceiling negotiations and positive economic statistics, which is likely to have a short-term positive impact on the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:UUP). The market is reacting positively to the news, indicating increased confidence in the US economy.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80