Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.

S&P 500 earnings yield closed the week at 4.79%, only exceeded by the 4.82% print for the week ended September 6, ’24. Q4 ’24 ...

The yield remains below the 50 EMA (4.668%), suggesting ... while a rebound in yields might bolster USD strength. The British pound faced downward pressure following disappointing retail sales ...

Even though Altria’s dividend yield has dropped from ~10% a year ago to about 7.5% today, following the stock’s price appreciation, it still offers one of the highest yields among large-cap U ...

We believe high yield should benefit from an economy buoyed by more rate cuts in 2025, though fewer than previously expected.