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Dow Jones Recovers from Yield-Driven Sell-Off
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.52% at the time of writing on Thursday, following yesterday’s decline stemming from rising Treasury yields. Notably, the Dow Jones fell 1.32%…
Consumers are finally starting to pull back, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder and ‘The New Retail' author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the key takeaways from retail earnings, state of the consumer, and more.
Bitcoin Surges as Institutional Demand, Short Covering, Clarity Act Progress Converge
The cryptocurrency jumped more than 9% to hit a peak of $79,455 on Friday—its highest level since late May—as a combination of catalysts converged.
Bitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Has the next crypto bull market arrived?
Is bitcoin ready to move on after a lengthy slump? One analyst says investors should be careful in trying to guess a bottom for the crypto.
Crypto Assets Rally on Clarity Act Push: What's Next for Bitcoin & Legislation?
Benjamin Peillard discusses the Clarity Act and how he sees the bill setting up needed guardrails for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Crypto-tied assets surged after President Trump called on Cong...
Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgent
Perpetual futures, or 'perps,' are blockchain-enabled, 24/7-traded, never-expiring 'futures' that are threatening the trading economics of traditional Wall Street exchanges. President Trump on Wednesd...
Futures Rise after a Treasury Yield-led Slump
U.S. stock futures rose on Friday morning after Treasury yields dragged down major indices yesterday. The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury note was nearly flat at 5.243% at the time…
U.S. to Boost Beef Imports to Address High Prices, Trump Says
The president said he would temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the U.S. without paying higher tariffs.
Bonds, Cryptos, Moderna Play Havoc With Markets. 2 Reasons for More Chaos.
JPMorgan layoffs hit highest since 2015, Amazon expands drone delivery, Chinese tech IPOs outshine U.S. rivals, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Big, bad bond market
I was reminded this week of the famous quip from Democratic political strategist James Carville: "I would like to come back as the bond market. You can intimidate everybody." He may have said this mor...
How Index Funds Went From Being Mocked to Feared in 50 Years
The reversal in yields engineered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's buyback plan lasted just a day after federal borrowing crossed $40 trillion. Thursday's stock swoon wasn't helped by more signs ...
New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution
New exchange-traded funds are sprouting up quickly. In 2025, more than 1,000 ETFs launched. The crop included promising funds as well as those taking on unnecessary risks. The field could expand soon ...
Stock Market News Today, 8/21/26 – Futures Rise Despite Higher Treasury Yields
U.S. stock futures climbed ahead of Friday’s session despite elevated Treasury yields, as investors assessed the government’s plan to buy back long-dated Treasuries. Meanwhile, Thursday’s sharp sellof...
Dollar Depreciation Is Sustainable: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Longer-dated Treasury yields rise as Bessent's bond buyback rally fizzles out
Concerns over the Treasury Department's debt repurchase program continue to weigh on markets.
Bond Yields Steady as Treasury Intervention Struggles to Convince
Treasury yields held close to flat after earlier retracing sharp falls that initially followed the Treasury's surprise bond market intervention.
Europe, Asia See Pickup in Business Activity Despite Headwinds
Surveys of purchasing managers recorded a pickup in activity in the eurozone, Japan and India during August, suggesting the global economy might avoid a further modest slowdown in the third quarter.
Stock Market Today: Yields Steady; S&P Heads for Weekly Loss
Bond markets shrug off Treasury efforts to curb borrowing costs
U.S. Treasuries surge despite Bessent buyback intervention
Treasury yields have rebounded despite yesterday's buyback intervention relief from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In an exclusive interview, Bessent told CNBC he is prepared to increase the o...
Tech Firms, Govts. Clash For Capital: Market Snapshot
As the AI buildout relies more heavily on credit and equity financing, access to capital is emerging as an another more acute pain point for the AI trade. Hyperscalers alongside specialized AI venture...
Stock Futures Climb Despite Rising Treasury Yields
U.S. stock futures climbed ahead of Friday’s session even as Treasury yields remained elevated amid the government’s plan to buy back long-dated Treasuries. A sharp selloff in U.S. indexes on…
Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years of data
Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years of data. July "marked one of the sharpest hedge fund de-grossing episodes of the past decade," Goldman...
U.S. bond intervention is like 'paying your mortgage with your credit card,' JPMorgan's Sullivan says
U.S. Treasury buybacks may offer temporary relief but risk merely shifting the debt problem down the road, according to JPMorgan's James Sullivan. Surging government and corporate debt supply, alongsi...
Nikkei Falls 0.5%, Tracking Wall Street's Losses
The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.5%, tracking Wall Street's losses overnight.
Gibbs: Yields Don't Show "Winning Long-Term Strategy" for Economy
"Yields are about confidence," and a slew of headwinds hitting the economy will keep confidence low, says Erin Gibbs in discussing the creep higher in Treasury yields. She outlines the path she sees f...
Japan's historic yen intervention has ‘turbo-charged' the carry trade
Japanese investors bought over 5 trillion yen worth of overseas assets after intervention strengthened the yen. Intervention “turbo charged” carry trades without removing the underlying incentive of J...
Review & Preview: The Market's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Treasuries sold off again on Thursday, weighing down indexes. Walmart and Moderna didn't help.
U.S. Stock Futures Flat After Sharp Market Pullback
U.S. stock futures were flat on Thursday evening after a sharp sell‑off put the major indices on track for weekly losses. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA) and the S&P…
Jim Cramer says there's an 'incredibly jarring gulf between stock prices and reality'
CNBC's Jim Cramer said worries about the state of the consumer, higher oil prices, and elevated interest rates are overshadowing strong company fundamentals. "The gulf between stock prices and reality...
Fundstrat's Mark Newton on the Treasury's intervention and its impact on the bond market
Mark Newton, head of technical strategy at Fundstrat, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the Treasury intervention on interest rates and how it could send stocks to new highs.
U.S. credit downgrade 'may very well be warranted': Fmr. State Department deputy chief economist
Philip Luck, Fmr. State Dept. deputy chief economist, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the risk of the United States' credit being downgraded on recent bond intervention
U.S. Stocks and Bonds Slide, Brushing Off Treasury's Buyback Plans
Mixed results from Walmart and other retailers offered more gloom on the health of the American consumer.
How Is Treasury Debt Buyback Plan Impacting Credit?
Meghan Robson, head of US credit strategy at BNP Paribas, and Milwood Hobbs, deputy CIO of Oaktree's Strategic Credit platform, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." -------- More on Bloomberg Te...
Fed took comfort in inflation expectations staying anchored, says Fmr. Kansas City Fed President
Esther George, Former Kansas City Fed president, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the latest moves out of the Federal Reserve, changes coming to the central bank, its role in the bond market, and...
Can Bessent's Bond Buyback Work?
Stephanie Roth, Chief Economist at Wolfe Research, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." US Treasuries fell a day after the Trump administration's surprise decision to increase buybacks of longe...
Bonds Fall on Doubts Over Treasury's Plan | Real Yield 8/20/2026
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Ian Lyngen, Head of US Rates Strategy at BMO Capital Markets, Stephanie Roth, Chief Economist at Wolfe Resear...
Bill Dudley Warns That US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
Bill Dudley, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and former New York Fed President, explains why he thinks US the equity market is in bubble territory. Speaking with Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg The Close,...
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Pressured by Bond Yield Recovery as Trump Declares ‘Economic Warfare’ on Iran
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) finished lower on Thursday. SPY closed with a 0.84% loss, while QQQ fell 0.72%. News That Moved the…
Dow Jones plunges 600 pts as Wall Street gets battered by rising Treasury yields
US stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising Treasury yields pressured equities, while higher oil prices and a sharp decline in Walmart shares added to investor concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Aver...
U.S. Stocks Slide as Bond Yields Rebound; Walmart Disappoints
U.S. stocks fell as the brief calm in the bond market evaporated.
Market Close: Stocks Tumble, Walmart's Worst Day In 4 Years, Upbeat Economic News 8-20-2026
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Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday he has a "big toolkit" to aid pressures in the government bond market. While he didn't name them specifically, Bessent has several options, including red...
Stocks Slump as Bond Yields Rise With Crude Prices
Plus, Walmart sinks after reporting weak earnings.
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/20/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) fell 0.86% on Thursday as long-dated bond yields staged a comeback. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was the top-performing s...
Warsh faces Fed independence test as Bessent moves in on central bank's turf
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to influence the bond market could increase pressure on Warsh to define the Fed's role in Treasury-market policy. The Fed has historically intervened in bond...
We're Seeing a 'K-Shaped Bond Market' Says Guneet Dhingra
Market participants are warning that a lack of predictability when it comes to the US Treasury's debt management strategy could ultimately portend higher borrowing costs. Guneet Dhingra, Head of US Ra...
The bond market is going to burst the stock-market bubble
Rising yields threaten everything, especially overextended equities.
SERIOUS PROBLEM: Bessent's SURPRISE Treasury move rattles investors
‘The Big Money Show' reacts to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moving to expand long-term bond buybacks as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces inflation concerns, potential rate hikes and $40 trillion in U.S...
Dow plunges 600 points as surging Treasury yields, Walmart sales shock Wall Street
A Treasury plan to calm the bond market failed.
Treasury Buybacks Could Exceed $4 Billion, Bessent Says
The Treasury’s buyback program for long-dated bonds could surpass $4 billion, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. In addition, Bessent said the buybacks aren’t intended to ease lon...
Goldman Sachs Confirms ETFs On Track to Cross $2 Trillion Milestone
It's been another year of record-breaking feats for ETFs. Various firms are pegging this year's inflows to cross the $2 trillion milestone, and Goldman Sachs added its stamp of approval to that foreca...
U.S. Can ‘Grow’ Its Way out of $40 Trillion in Debt, Bessent Says
The U.S. Treasury announced this week that the national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time. However, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the astronomical figure, saying that the U.S.
Private-Equity Firms Look for an Exit Three Years After Buying EverBank
The five owners of Florida-based EverBank clashed over its strategy after their 2023 purchase.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Stumbles as Treasury Yields Rebound; Trump Threatens Economic Pressure on Iran
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down by 0.74% on Thursday as investors assess rising Treasury yields and a new strategy from President Trump in the war against Iran. On Wednesday,…
Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump. The monthly U.S. budget deficit topped $432 ...
Markets Midday: Stocks Under Pressure, Jobless Claims Fall, 4-Year Milestone For LEI 8-20-2026
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The biggest loser from the Treasury's latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here's why.
An important pain threshold has been crossed, one currency-market expert warns.
Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.65%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.67%.
Treasury Bond Buybacks Attacks "Symptom, Not Cause" of Yield Spikes
The Treasury is "attacking the symptom, not the cause" of rising yields, says Liz Ann Sonders (@CharlesSchwab). Momentum in fixed income markets, paired with concerns on inflation and the U.S.-Iran wa...
Bessent Says Recent Bond Moves Have Just Been 'Noise'
“Anything that happens within a 24-hour period is noise,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells reporters, responding to a question about the bond market erasing gains since the Trump administrati...
Treasury rout restarts one day after Bessent's beefed-up buyback plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.
Bessent suggests Treasury could intervene again in bond market: ‘We have a big tool kit'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made waves this week with his plan to at least double his department's buybacks of longer-dated Treasury bonds.
Morning Call Sheet: Rising yields and $40 trillion debt test the rally
Jay Woods, Chief Market Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, Hardika Singh, Economic Strategist at Fundstrat Global Advisors, and Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist at Hightower, discuss de...
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
S&P 500 Slips after Trump Vows ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
The S&P 500 (SPX) is down by 0.21% on Thursday after President Trump said he would step up economic pressure on Iran. “This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on…
U.S. Leading Indicators Ticked Up in July
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index rose by 0.2% to 99.5, indicating that moderate growth could be coming.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Edge Lower to 206,000
Applications for US unemployment benefits decreased by 6,000 to 206,000 in the week ended Aug. 15, according to Labor Department data released Thursday. Claims stayed near historically low levels and ...
Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/20/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are down by over 0.3% on Wednesday as long-dated Treasury yields stage a recovery. Earlier this week, the U.S. Treasury…
Conditions are ripe for a market ‘accident,' but surging bond yields alone won't cause it, concedes pessimistic strategist
The rise in bond yields renders markets more vulnerable to bad news, observes the “permabear” Albert Edwards of Société Générale.
Trump administration to back US minerals projects with $500 million in grants
The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $500 million in grants to seven companies building domestic lithium, cobalt and other mineral and battery projects, the latest in a string of investments aim...
Higher Interest Rates Are 'Likely Here to Stay': Furman
Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama, says higher interest rates are "likely here to stay" as government and businesses compete for capital, with US ...
Dow Jones Drops as Treasury Yields Bounce Back
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down by 0.7% on Thursday as long-term Treasury yields rebound following yesterday’s buyback announcement. On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury said it would at least double…
Fed's Daly on Treasury Buybacks, Inflation, AI Demand
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly suggested the US Treasury market signals that monetary policy is in a good place. She also sees no evidence that making preemptive cuts or hik...
Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Activity Continued to Expand in August
The reserve bank's manufacturing business outlook survey showed that the current-activity index rose to 47.4 in August from 41.4 in July.
You've all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here's how it's changing lives — for better or worse.
AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it's just going to get bigger.
U.S. Jobless Claims Pull Back After Recent Run-Up
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 206,000 in the week through Aug. 15, 6,000 lower than the upwardly revised 212,000 reported a week earlier.
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond-yield battle: Here's what to know
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' with a look at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond-yield battle.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
Stock futures are lower after major indexes snapped a three-day losing streak yesterday; bond yields are back on the rise after pulling back sharply yesterday on the news that the Treasury would incre...
Stock Futures Fall on Rising Oil Prices amid Persistent Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock futures were down on Thursday morning as oil prices rose amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and the Dow…
BlackRock: Markets calm on top line, but volatility under the hood
Helen Jewell, CIO for fundamental equities at BlackRock tells CNBC she sees signs that volatility in the bond market is spilling over into equities, particularly in the big AI names. Jewell stresses t...
U.S. Treasury steps in as yields soar
CNBC's Steve Sedgwick and Ben Boulos discuss rising yields and the U.S. $40 trillion debt pile. On Thursday the Treasury stepped in to say it would "at least double" the maximum size of its buyback op...
What the Bond Market and Six Flags Have in Common
The bond market's rollercoaster ride this week created a more challenging environment for CFOs considering issuing debt.
Treasury's bond buyback blitz may end up driving yields higher, warns JPMorgan. Here's their investment advice.
Strategists Jay Barry and Jason Hunter are predicting fallout from the Treasury's move that they see as not even needed.
Lower Treasury yields can't be sustained unless they're supported by the fundamentals: Kelsey Berro
Kelsey Berro, JPMorgan Asset Management fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, bond yields, impact of the Treasury doubling the level of government deb...
The Morning Risk Report: Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day'
Plus: the FTC warns retailers on using consumer data to raise prices, and the U.S. eyes lower tariffs on metals and autos from Canada.
Morning Bid: Twist and shout
What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Buybacks to the rescue? The surprising move by the U.S. Treasury to double the amount of bond buybacks in the two months before the midterm elections st...
Here's the Real Problem With Stock Buybacks
Sure, it's just a number, but it's a really, really big one. America's national debt topped $40 trillion on the same day that the U.S. Treasury announced plans to buy back more long-term bonds, sendin...
Wall St slips on rising bond yields; Walmart results weigh
The main U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday as rebounding government bond yields hurt sentiment, while retail bellwether Walmart saw sharp declines after a quarterly sales miss.
Tough for Scott Bessent to win the war against bond vigilantes, says analyst
Rich Nuzum, Head of OCIO at Franklin Templeton, says U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's move to double debt buybacks may be insufficient, as Washington continues to run a large budget deficit. He...
U.S. Debt Soars and Scott Bessent Steps in as America's Bond Trader in Chief
Yesterday, the Treasury Department reported an eye-popping new milestone: U.S. gross debt surpassed $40 trillion. While economists view this threshold as largely symbolic, the sheer magnitude is hard ...
Stock Market News Today, 8/20/26 – Futures Mixed amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Oil Prices Jump
Stock Market News Today, 8/20/26 – Futures Mixed amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Oil Prices Jump U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s trading session as investors assessed escalat...
The Treasury Market's Coveted Status as a Safe Haven Is Fading
Two new studies find signs investors aren't as willing to accept low yields because of Treasurys' safety.
Treasury Buyback Might Only Briefly Tame Yields
Market relief at the unexpected intervention could prove short-lived as it fails to address concerns about high levels of debt and government spending, analysts said.
Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan
Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.
Bessent's buyback move offers bond markets relief
There's some relief in the global government bonds market thanks to U.S. Treasury pledges to double buybacks for longer term bills. President Trump resumes criticism of the Federal Reserve for high in...
Bessent Gets Short-Term Bond Market Win: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Bonds Strengthen Further, Dollar Holds Near Lows After Treasury Intervention
U.S. stock futures mostly pointed higher, buoyed by the unexpected intervention that broadly lifted global market sentiment.
Stock Market Today: Bond Market Steady After Treasury Intervention
The effects of Scott Bessent's intervention in bond markets are proving short-lived: Yields are on the rise again.
This is a NICE SURPRISE for the market, CEO says
BD8 Capital Partners founder and CEO Barbara Doran discusses value stocks outpacing growth and Moderna's new vaccine work on 'Making Money.'
Can the US Successfully Battle Rising Borrowing Costs?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling down on long-term bond buybacks to head off surging yields. Financial analysts weigh in on whether the strategy can really tame borrowing rates for the lon...
Stocks RALLY as bond yields fall: What it means for markets
SlateStone Wealth chief equity strategist Erin Gibbs discusses stocks climbing as bond yields retreat and what the move means for the U.S. economy on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
The 60/40 Portfolio Is ‘Broken.' Here's How to Fix It.
A bond market selloff has pressured 60/40 investment portfolios, which have returned 8% on average this year compared with 13% for the S&P 500. Investors can look to healthcare stocks for relief.
Stock Futures Edge Higher as Treasury Yields Ease
U.S. stock futures rose ahead of Thursday’s session after major indexes rallied Wednesday as Treasury yields eased. The Treasury Department said it will more than double its buybacks of 10-,…
Asian Currencies Mixed; May Be Buoyed by U.S. Treasury Dept.'s Buyback Announcement
Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar, but may be buoyed by the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement on Wednesday that it will buy back more of its longer-term bonds.
Review & Preview: Good Medicine
Stocks closed higher Wednesday as Treasury boosted support for longer-term bonds
U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady After Yield-Driven Rally
U.S. stock futures were little changed on Wednesday evening after a strong session driven by falling Treasury yields. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), and th...
Kudlow: Trumpian growth, not inflation
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the economic impact of higher long-term bond yields on ‘Kudlow.'
Keith Buchanan on Rate Outlook as Yields Rise, Building Portfolios Beyond Big Tech
Keith Buchanan examines the key forces driving today's market, including strong earnings growth, continued AI investment and the impact of rising treasury yields on valuations. He discusses the Fed's ...
Bessent Leans Into His Role as America's Bond Trader in Chief
The Treasury Department signals its willingness to intervene after yields hit nearly two-decade highs,
Market Close: Stocks Rise, Gov't Action Lowers Yields, Positive Cancer Drug Trial • 8/19/26
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U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first time
U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first time
Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve, saying the central bank shouldn't let positive economic news stop it from lowering interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh ...
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Mixed as Bessent Boosts Bond Buybacks; U.S.-Canada Advance Toward Trade Deal
It was a mixed day for the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ), with the former closing in the green and the latter finishing in negative…
Dow rises 110 pts as Treasury buybacks lower yields and Moderna stock surges
US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as falling Treasury yields improved risk appetite, while a sharp rally in Moderna shares boosted the healthcare sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.22%...
Bond Yields Dive After Treasury Increases Buybacks
Plus, Moderna and Merck surge on mRNA cancer vaccine results.
U.S. Debt Just Topped $40 Trillion: How We Got Here
The U.S. has reached a new borrowing milestone in its struggle to get hold of its finances.
Trump Says Interest Rate System Doesn't Make Sense
President Donald Trump says when the country does well economically, interest rates should come down, but he says they go up. He says the system is unfair.
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America's Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump's promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America's debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/19/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) edged higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury announced it would boost buybacks of long-dated government bonds. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-P...
Trump, Carney Revive U.S.-Canada Trade Deal Momentum
Both President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled progress toward a trade deal between the two countries. On Tuesday evening, Trump said he would delay a 50% tariff…