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The Stock Market Survived a Strong Jobs Report. Can It Survive Inflation?
If inflation comes in hotter than the expected 3.4% annual rate next week, an interest-rate hike could become a sure thing.
Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms
Diesel hit an average $5.85 a gallon on Friday, an all-time high that surpasses the previous record from 2022.
Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 9/4/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Friday. The S&P 500 is down 0.52%, while the Nasdaq 100 is off 0.12%. Higher interest rate expectations continue to weigh on the…
Key Takeaways From the US August Jobs Report
US nonfarm payrolls increased 162,000 last month and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, with the August increase topping all estimates in a Bloomberg survey. Anna Wong, chief US economist with Bl...
Why the jobs report will actually be good for bonds
Based on the chatter on Wall Street, you'd think labor has never had it so good. Sadly for working Americans, this isn't actually the case.
BLOCKBUSTER REPORT: Trump makes BOLD demand after BLOWOUT jobs number
‘The Big Money Show' breaks down the August jobs report after the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs. Hal Lambert and Marcus Lemonis discuss the Fed's next moves.
Trump's threat to stop trade unless there's a rate cut risks shock to U.S. economy
Economists and other analysts offered criticism Friday after President Donald Trump floated the idea of stopping trade with countries that have a trade surplus with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve doe...
‘Fear of Inflation’ Is Killing Economic Growth, Trump Says
President Trump said Friday that August’s job report should be sending the stock market higher. Instead, the market is in the red because the “fear of inflation” is dragging down…
Strong Hiring Reinforces Strength of the U.S. Economy
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Stumbles as Upbeat Jobs Data Sends Rate Hike Odds Higher
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down 0.5% on Friday after stronger-than-expected labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sent rate hike expectations higher. The BLS said this…
What to know about the report.
Hiring was unexpectedly strong in August, as employers pushed past uncertainty related the war in Iran, tariffs and artificial intelligence to expand their payrolls.
Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates
The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn't do his bidding.
Jobs and Iran add to Trump's midterm headaches. Why that's good for bonds and bad for energy stocks.
The president needs lower gasoline prices and mortgage rates — fast.
WTI Tests $93 as Persian Gulf Risks Fuel Oil Volatility
WTI reached $93 during another strong week as Persian Gulf risks and supply constraints kept crude oil supported. Brent is also threatening $95, although headline-driven volatility leaves both markets...
Stocks Fall as Blowout Jobs Report Fuels Rate Hike Bets
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Trump Threatens to End Trade With Deficit Countries Unless Fed Slashes Rates
President Trump threatened on Friday to eliminate trade with countries which the U.S. carries a deficit unless the Fed lowers interest rates. The U.S. currently has a trade deficit with…
Rising interest rates pose a major threat to stock prices and other assets
Rising interest rates typically end stock-market booms, as they did in 1987, 1994, 2000 and 2008.
Oil Prices Showing Just "Part of the Pain?" Examining Consumer & Venezuela Impacts
Crude oil prices remain elevated around $90, and AAA says national average diesel prices are at record highs. Paul Gooden says only "part of the pain" from the Strait of Hormuz volatility is actually ...
A Democratic midterm sweep could make bonds the fourth-quarter contrarian play, says B. of A.'s Hartnett
Lower growth assumptions and weaker stocks would enhance the appeal of bonds, says equity-market strategist and “Flow Show” author.
Nasdaq 100: Nasdaq Flips Lower as Hot Payrolls Revive Rate-Hike Trade
Nasdaq flipped lower after 162,000 August jobs sent Fed hike odds to 58%, pushing yields higher and breaking Thursday's rate-relief rally.
NEC's Hassett Says Inflation Is Under Control
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the August US employment report and says the Trump administration respects the independence of the Federal Reserve.
Stock Market Week Ahead: Prepare for Key Inflation Data as Earnings Season Winds Down
The trading week ended September 4 provided another rollercoaster for investors. Earnings season rolled on, with Dell ($DELL), Palo Alto Networks ($PANW), and Snowflake ($SNOW) reporting their results...
CEA Chair Phelan on Jobs Report, Inflation, Gas Prices
White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Chris Phelan says the August payrolls report was a "blowout" and the country has a strong labor market. He also talks about inflation, interest rates and...
Canada’s Stock Market Falls as Economy Sheds 42,000 Jobs: LULU, SHOP, RY
The country is grappling with new U.S. tariffs.
Jobs Report Is More About Inflation, BlackRock's Rosenberg Says
Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the systematic multi-strategy fund at BlackRock, says the August US employment report is much more about inflation and Federal Reserve monetary policy. He speak...
Analysis: Lower Treasury yields could require a weaker economy. Trump won't fix them
Long-term Treasury yields remain near highs of President Donald Trump's second term despite White House efforts to bring them down. Global investors are demanding more compensation to hold U.S. debt a...
Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he'll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
Why ‘Buy the Dip' Is Bad Advice
“Buy the dip” is a hugely popular strategy, even supplanting “Buy high, sell low” to become what investment consultant Larry Swedroe calls “perhaps the most repeated piece of advice in retail investin...
Why Are Gold and Silver Down Today, 9/4/26?
Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are trading lower on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, gold and silver are down 1.41% and 2.02%, respectively. The precious metals faced pressure…
Dow opens 150 pts lower as strong jobs data boosts Fed rate hike bets
US stocks fell on Friday after stronger-than-expected August employment data increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its September meeting. The report also pushed...
Treasury Yields, Fed Rate-Hike Bets Rise After Strong U.S. Jobs Data
U.S. Treasury yields jump after significantly stronger-than-expected employment data for August lifted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike at the Sept. 16 meeting.
August Jobs Report Much Stronger Than Expected, Diesel Hits All-Time High
The labor market is doing "extremely well" based off the August jobs report, says Kevin Hincks. The bad news for those expecting a hold on interest rates in September?
Dow Jones Slips as Nonfarm Payrolls Blast Past Estimates
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down 0.34% on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics published August‘s jobs report. During the month, the U.S. economy added 162,000 nonfarm payrolls, nearly…
Jobs Report Stokes Bets on Sept. Fed Rate Hike
Traders are now pricing in a greater chance of a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve following the strong jobs report for August. But the August CPI report comes next Friday.
2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates
Treasury yields rose in trading Friday, as investors digested a stronger-than-expected jobs report for the month of August and weighed the impact it may have on the Federal Reserve's decisions on inte...
August Jobs Report Favors a Fed Rate Hike, Sahm Says
Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors, reacts to the US employment report for August. She says this jobs report favors Federal Reserve officials that want to start hiking rates.
US Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Topping All Estimates
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August topping all estimates in a Bloomberg survey. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1%.
Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries
Truckers in the U.S. are paying $5.85 a gallon nationwide on average, a nearly 60% increase over the same period last year, when diesel cost $3.71 a gallon. In California, diesel costs $7.70 per gallo...
US employers add 162K jobs in August — surprisingly strong pace after tepid summer
US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, above estimates of just 53,000 jobs and a loss of 23,000 the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.
Stock Futures Trade Mixed as Investors Assess August Jobs Data
U.S. stock futures traded mixed as investors assessed August jobs data. U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 (seasonally adjusted) in August, well above the expectation of 53,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployme...
Job growth rebounded in August with solid gains
The Labor Department released the August 2026 jobs report on Friday, with Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing solid job gains last month.
U.S. Hiring Jumps, an Encouraging Sign for the Economy
Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department said Friday, well ahead of expectations
The U.S added 162,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department reported Friday, a much-stronger-than-expected result that suggested the labor market shook off its early-summer doldrums.
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
There's a Global Bond Rout Taking Place and Norway Wants to Cut Its Treasury Holdings
The world's biggest sovereign wealth fund wants to reduce its exposure to global government bonds.
Jobs Are Crucial for Stocks in More Ways Than One
The Fed's keeping a close eye on the jobs report, stock futures rise, and AMC is the biggest riser after a CEO spat.
Six reasons that the risk of a stock-market selloff is rising. Here's what investors should be doing.
Many markets are priced for perfection warns Longview Economics.Investors wary of the “cover curse” — where an individual's, a sports team's or a company's appearance on a magazine's front cover signa...
Governments keep trying to calm global markets. Why that should worry investors.
Government interventions, such as currency buying and bond buybacks, are supposed to reassure markets. But lately, they are doing the opposite.
Potential midterm-election chaos can roil markets. Here's one trader's play.
Buying portfolio insurance to protect against falls in the market — if the outcome of the midterm elections is disputed — is so obvious to Kevin Muir, he regards it as a “chip shot.”
Morning Bid: Bonds' reality check
Are the vigilantes back? Bond yields spiked across developed markets this week, with many hitting multi-decade highs, as rising deficits, elevated inflation and a surge of AI-driven corporate debt iss...
Nasdaq futures rise 135 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures were mixed on Friday, with Nasdaq 100 contracts outperforming as investors waited for the August jobs report to test Wall Street's latest rebound. Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 135 po...
Higher Bond Yields Have a Silver Lining
Good morning, I'm filling in for Spencer Jakab. Markets are little changed this morning as investors awaited the August jobs report. But in a reminder of the inflation pressure facing the Fed, diesel ...
Food Prices Rose in August as Supply Risks Mount, UN Says
World food prices rose in August as adverse weather and supply disruptions in the Middle East and Black Sea regions raised concerns over future supplies, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organ...
Stock Market News Today, 9/4/2026 – Futures Wobble as Markets Brace for Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Friday’s session as investors awaited the release of August’s jobs report, including the nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate. Economists expect the U.S. eco...
The agenda for Europe and easing Treasury yields
A new economic order for the AI era looms over talks at the European House – Ambrosetti Forum, as policymakers and business leaders gather at Lake Como. Equities rally and yields ease, while Norway's ...
U.S. Stock Futures, Treasurys Little Moved Ahead of Jobs Data
U.S. stock futures nudged higher in early European trade on Friday, as investors held positions steady ahead of crucial U.S. jobs data.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Gain as Investors Await August Jobs Report
Report expected to show economy added 53,000 jobs; bond yields lower
El-Erian: U.S. Treasury has taken a step too far
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz and professor at the Wharton School joins CNBC's Carolin Roth at the Ambrosetti forum in Italy. El-Erian discusses the U.S. Treasury's intervention ...
Global bond sell-off likely not over yet, Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC
In a wide-ranging interview, the renowned economist also said the U.S. Treasury had taken "a step too far" with its market intervention.
World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings
Norway's mammoth wealth fund wants to cut its holdings of government bonds, chiefly affecting U.S. Treasurys, as it seeks greater returns elsewhere. The rebalancing of its portfolio would add other ty...
Markets Weigh Energy Supply Strain: Market Snapshot
A fresh flare up in tit-for-tat attacks between the US and Iran put the Strait of Hormuz back in focus as gas, oil and other commodity prices rallied this week. With negotiations between the two sides...
Stock Futures Rise Ahead of August Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures traded higher ahead of Friday’s session as markets awaited the release of August’s jobs report, including nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate. Economists expect the economy to ad...
The inflation genie could be out of the bottle — and bond markets are sounding the alarm
Global government bond yields climbed sharply this week as investors contend with heavier borrowing, energy price pressures and persistent inflation uncertainty. Investors say deglobalization and grea...
Fed close to a HOLD by September meeting, chief economist says
Fedguy.com principal Joseph Wang and EY-Parthenon chief economist Greg Daco discuss the Federal Reserve's incoming decisions amid the current inflation rate on 'Making Money.'
Yen Consolidates; Likely Buoyed by Prospects of Hawkish BOJ Rate Hike
The yen consolidated against the dollar and other currencies in early trade, but may be buoyed by prospects of a hawkish BOJ rate hike later this month.
Nikkei Rises 0.5%, Led by Tech, Financial Stocks
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade as expectations for the Fed's rate increases recede.
Review & Preview: Manifesting Steady Rates
Markets rallied behind dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller.
South Korea says US companies to invest $2 billion in chip, energy sectors
Four U.S. companies have committed a combined $2 billion of investment in South Korea across semiconductors, advanced materials and energy, Seoul's Industry Ministry said on Friday.
U.S. Stock Futures Flat Ahead of August Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures were little changed Thursday evening ahead of the key August nonfarm payrolls report. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), and the S&P 500 Ind...
Stocks, Bonds Rally After Dovish Fed Comments
The Dow added more than 600 points after Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he could support holding rates steady.
U.S. Stocks Rise as Waller Comments Weigh on Yields, Ease Rate Fears
U.S. stocks rose after comments from a Federal Reserve official took the sting out of rising oil prices by suppressing Treasury yields.
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rally on Cooling Rate Hike Expectations as Investors Look Past Iran War
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Thursday. The S&P 500 ETF finished with a 1.05% gain, while the Nasdaq 100 ETF…
Stocks Climb As Rate Hike Fears Ebb
A Fed governor suggested holding rates steady was on the table. Governor Christopher Waller said he would support not raising rates at this month's policy meeting if August inflation data supported it...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 9/3/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Thursday amid falling rate hike expectations and easing Treasury yields. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Consumer ...
An old stock-market adage applies this month — how you should play it in 2026
Over the next couple of weeks, the stock market will face some of the stiffest seasonal headwinds of the entire year. I'm referring to the period between the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom K...
The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
Nonfarm payrolls are projected to increase by 53,000 in August, a step up after the prior two months showed a net loss of 3,000. The labor market has been in a low-hire low-fire environment and has be...
Goldman Sachs exec touts Dallas' 'really bright future' as new campus takes shape
Ericka Leslie says Goldman Sachs sees Dallas as a growth opportunity, citing vibrant talent pools along the Katy Trail and the Texas Stock Exchange.
Vance says Fed should lower interest rates: 'Would be nice to have some help'
The Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make homes more affordable, Vice President JD Vance said. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's handpicked Fed chair, had recently hinted at the possib...
Wall Street is betting on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to keep a manic bond market from unraveling
The market “needs stability and trust” as a deluge of corporate bond supply is expected in the coming months.
Global Bond Yields Rise, Waller Speaks Out | Real Yield 9/3/2026
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Asset Management Field Income Portfolio Manager Kelsey Berro, Federated Hermes Senior Portfolio Mana...
U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb to 14-Month High amid Elevated Treasury Yields
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) for the week through Wednesday was 6.71%, up from 6.66% a week ago, Freddie Mac (FMCC) said on Thursday. This marks the highest rate since…
Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as energy prices and government debt fuel bond sell-off
The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since November 2023 as energy prices and government debt concerns fuel a global bond market selloff.
New doubts emerge about whether Fed will raise interest rates this month
Fed governor Christopher Waller made a strong case for the Fed to hold rates steady.
Trump Privately Considers Declaring the U.S.-Iran War Over
President Trump is privately considering and favors the idea of declaring the U.S.-Iran war over, U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal. Furthermore, Trump told aides that squeezing Iran economi...
Dow jumps 580 points, Treasury yields and oil prices ease as Fed governor signals no rate hike
Stocks jumped Thursday while Treasury yields and oil prices dipped after a Fed governor signaled he wants to keep interest rates flat – lowering the odds of a rate hike this month.
Goldman's Bordlemay Sees `Ping-Pong' Pattern for Stocks
Katherine Bordlemay, co-head of client portfolio management at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, expects to see a ``ping-pong of volatility'' continue in US stocks even as major indexes grind higher. Sh...
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies as Rate Hike Odds and Treasury Yields Slip
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 1.21% on Thursday alongside easing interest rate hike expectations and Treasury yields. The odds of a 25-basis-point hike at the September 16 Federal Open…
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
Markets Rally as Fed Governor Waller Points to Disinflation
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives ...
Why Bonds Remain Crucial for Portfolios as Fed Tilts Toward Rate Hikes
@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin directs his attention to the steady rise in Treasury yields and expectations for Fed policies, the latter of which he sees a dramatic shift in as interest rate hike prob...
S&P 500 Advances as Treasury Yields Retreat
The S&P 500 (SPX) is up 0.72% on Thursday alongside cooling Treasury yields. The 10-year yield is down four bps to 4.754%, while the 30-year is off three bps to 5.237%. With lower…
Bonds Are 'Dazed and Confused,' Says Emily Roland
Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management, says the firm still likes stocks, but it's time to let bonds do more of the work in investor portfolios. She speaks on "...
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Expanded Again in August
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 55.4 in August compared with 54.1 in July.
The U.S. economy powers up as summer winds down, but it's not free of tripwires
The largest part of the economy grew in August at the fastest pace in six months despite higher inflation and a new round of White House tariffs, suggesting a six-year-old U.S. expansion has plenty mo...
Why Are Gold and Silver Up Today, 9/3/26?
Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are trading higher on Wednesday. Over the past 24 hours, gold and silver are up 1.77% and 1.42%, respectively. Falling rate hike expectations have…
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 9/3/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Thursday as rate hike odds at the September 16 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting ease. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq…
August jobs report could show a summer hiring slump. Haitian refugees are a wild card.
Is the U.S. economy enduring a summer hiring slump for the third year in a row? Wall Street expects only a small increase in new jobs in August, but the news probably won't be all bad.
Fed Comments & $93 Crude Oil Creates Mixed Rate Picture, NVDA Buys Hugging Face
Comments from Christopher Waller supporting an interest rate hold for September is what Kevin Hincks sees keeping stocks steady into Thursday morning's trading action. Kevin explains how jobs and infl...
AI Spending Is Up. So Is the Guesswork.
Plus, Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $13 billion
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in July
U.S. imports were higher than exports by $88.6 billion, versus $71.2 billion in June. Analysts polled were expecting a $90 billion deficit.
Waller Says August CPI Is Key to a Rate Decision
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next decision on interest rates will be “heavily influenced” by August inflation data due next week. Waller says if inflation comes in hot, he'd co...
U.S. Jobless Claims Ticked Back Up Last Week
U.S. jobless claims swung upward again somewhat last week but were generally flat as job creation slows. The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 206,000.
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
Stock futures are little-changed this morning after major indexes closed higher yesterday for the first time in four sessions; Snowflake shares are surging after the database software provider reporte...
US weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting no material shift in labor market conditions at the end of August.
Big Yen Spike Leaves Traders Guessing On Intervention
The yen has extended its sharp rebound -- gaining as much as 1.2% against the dollar today. Traders are increasingly alert to another intervention by Japan and the US after last month's record $96 bil...
Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meeting
In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends. While he conceded that inflation is "meaningfully abo...
Fed's Waller Open to Holding Rates Steady at September Meeting
Waller said that while inflation is still “meaningfully” above the Fed's 2% target, he's seeing signs of cooling in the recent data.
We believe the Fed is willing to tolerate inflation at these levels: JPMorgan's Jacob Manoukian
Jacob Manoukian, JPMorgan Private Bank U.S. head of investment strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, sell-off in bond market, the Fed's inflation fight, and more.
Why the Fear Gauge Still Isn't Flashing Red Despite the Market's Bond Woes
Elevated oil prices, a flare-up in inflation, and war in the Middle East ought to be a nasty combination for stocks. But Wall Street's go-to fear gauge suggests investors are still feeling Zen.
We're in a world of persistent inflation, says Peter Boockvar
Peter Boockvar, OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the strengthening of the Japanese yen, what to expect from the Bank of Japan this month, state of the economy, the Fed's...
Looking to Diversify Your U.S.-Heavy Portfolio? Don't Let the Fund Name Fool You
Overseas ETFs may include heavy concentrations of American stocks if you don't know where to look.
Morning Bid: Labor days
Some calm has returned to world markets over the past 24 hours as oil prices steadied and the angry bond market cooled down a bit.
Bond selloff is likely amplified by obscure economic rate
A recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and inflation is moving higher.
Whether the Fed raises interest rates this month isn't as big a deal for stocks as you might think
The stock market will suffer only temporary weakness if the Federal Reserve, as it now seems likely to do, hikes interest rates at its mid-September meeting.
Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention
The Japanese yen jumped more than 1% against the greenback on Thursday, briefly reaching 156.34 per dollar, its strongest level in a month. The move revived speculation about possible currency interve...
Why alarming bond yields might drop sooner than investors think
The surge in government bond yields that has alarmed investors may reverse itself has cyclical forces overwhelm fears over the sustainability of debt, one strategist argues on Thursday.
'Light tough' AI regulation, treasury yields rise
Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as investors await Friday's big jobs report for clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move. New York Fed President John Williams tells CNBC higher yiel...
Bond Selloff Pauses, Stocks Tread Water as Traders Watch for Yen Intervention
Equity markets moved sideways in early European trade as investors were on alert for further currency intervention after the Japanese yen surged against the dollar.
Global Bond Markets Take a Breather
U.S. and European government bond yields fell in early European trade, pulling away from multiyear highs, though the selloff might not be finished.