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Bond Yields Dive After Treasury Increases Buybacks

Plus, Moderna and Merck surge on mRNA cancer vaccine results.

4 minutes ago - WSJ

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.

8 minutes ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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.

10 minutes ago - NYTimes

Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting new pressure on Warsh's Fed

Treasury said it would increase buybacks of long-term debt after a selloff pushed yields to uncomfortable levels. The move aligns with Bessent's long-running focus on lowering the 10-year Treasury yie...

19 minutes ago - CNBC

Bessent Deploys Debt Buybacks in Sign of Concern Over Yield Rise

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a fresh attempt to rein-in long-term borrowing costs from multi-year highs, sending Treasury yields and the dollar down. Ira Jersey, Chief US Interest Rates St...

45 minutes ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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...

46 minutes ago - TipRanks

Should the Fed hold fewer meetings? Here's what experts have to say

JJ Kinahan, CBOE Global Markets senior vice president, and Rebecca Patterson, Bridgewater Associates former chief investment strategist, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the minutes from the Fed's July m...

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

FOMC minutes show a Fed growing restless on inflation as Warsh floats six-meeting FOMC schedule for 2027

The minutes from the July 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members growing increasingly concerned about persistent inflation, with some insisting that price pressures were up ...

1 hour ago - Kitco

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…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Fed Minutes Signal Interest Rate Hikes Unless Inflation Improves

Federal Reserve officials indicated interest rates would likely need to rise unless inflation improves, though they acknowledged the outlook for consumer prices remains “highly uncertain,” according t...

1 hour ago - Forbes

Former CEA chair Jason Furman: Treasury can't change 'underlying fundamentals' of the curve

Jason Furman, Former CEA chair and Harvard Kennedy School professor, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss yield reaction after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday the department...

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

Fed Minutes Show Many Officials Wanted a Rate Hike

Several Federal Reserve officials favored an interest-rate hike last month and many indicated that policy tightening would be necessary if inflation didn't decline, a record of the central bank's most...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Want to bet on the bond rally? Check out these overlooked funds.

The Treasury just sparked a bond-market rally. Here is why it may not last.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed minutes reveal growing support for rate hikes

The minutes make clear that Federal Reserve officials remained divided over the inflation outlook.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed officials saw need for rate hike if inflation doesn't cool, minutes show

Fed officials at their July meeting pointed to the potential for higher rates unless inflation calms, minutes released Wednesday showed. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to hold rates stead...

2 hours ago - CNBC

Treasury-market reprieve could be fleeting with deluge of corporate-bond issuance due in September

A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world's largest companies plan to unleash a new deluge of bond issuance.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Five reasons we're headed for a 10% stock-market correction — or worse

Summer is winding down, and “spooky season” will soon be upon us. That's just one cause for investor wariness.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Goldman's McClure Says IPO Market 'Wide Open' for Business

Matthew McClure, Goldman Sachs global co-head of investment, says the IPO market is "open for business," with AI-related companies accounting for more than half of capital raised despite representing ...

3 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rises as Boosted Bond Buybacks Drive Long-Term Yields Lower

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury stepped in to cool down long-term bond yields. The Treasury announced this morning that it would accelerate…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Market Midday: Stocks Higher, Yields Lower on Buyback News, Diesel Surges • 8/19/26

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3 hours ago - CNBC Television

Why Scott Bessent Is Playing With the Treasury Market

The simple explanation for all this is that the world is going into a new era of capital need, for data centers, the military and reshoring.

4 hours ago - WSJ

Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian on the Treasury Department doubling the size of long-end bond buybacks

Mohamed El-Erian, Rene M. Kern Professor at the Wharton School and chief economic adviser at Allianz, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Treasury Department's announcement of increased buybac...

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Pain at the Pump Could Become a Major Investor Headache

Diesel prices, perhaps the most important component of U.S. economic activity, has surged this summer.

5 hours ago - Barrons

Prepare for the S&P 500 Midterm Election Year Curse, Warns BTIG

The S&P 500 (SPX) is set to enter its weakest period of the year, according to investment firm BTIG. Since 1990, every midterm election year, except for 2006, has seen the…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

Why Are Gold and Silver Up Today, 8/19/26?

Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are in the green on Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury said it would boost its bond buyback program for long-dated government debt. The operation…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

Canada’s Stock Market Rises After Trump Delays 50% Tariffs: LULU, SHOP, QSR

U.S. import duties pushed Canada into a recession earlier this year.

5 hours ago - TipRanks

Market Open: Stocks Mixed, Bond Yields Fall On Treasury Action, Moderna Shares Pop 8/19/26

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5 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. to Buy Back More Longer-Term Bonds

“The current maximum size of $2 billion per operation will be at least $4 billion per operation,” the U.S. Treasury said.

6 hours ago - WSJ

Productivity Gains Helped Offset Tariff-Fueled Inflation

Productivity growth helped absorb much of the inflationary pressure from higher tariffs last year, though other forces kept price growth above the Federal Reserve's target.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/19/26?

The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading higher following a timely announcement from the U.S. Treasury before the market open. The Treasury is set to double the amount of its bond…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

When the Bond Market Speaks, People Listen, TD's Goldberg Says

Gennadiy Goldberg, TD Securities head of US rates strategy, says interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve could help flatten the yield curve. But he believes the Fed is going to try and hold rates s...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Pressure on bonds abates as Treasury announces buybacks. What may come next.

The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at the market open.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Hedge funds are about to jump into prediction markets in a big way

Cantor Fitzgerald will serve as a broker, meaning it will organize the block trades on Kalshi's event contracts for its clients. Susquehanna International Group will provide pricing and liquidity as a...

6 hours ago - CNBC

September Rate Hike Isn't Too Bad of an Idea, Bullard Says

James Bullard, former president of the St. Louis Fed and dean of Purdue's Mitch Daniels School of Business, says raising interest rates in September isn't too bad of an idea for the Federal Reserve. H...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones Rebounds after U.S. Treasury Ramps Up Bond Buybacks

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened Wednesday on higher ground after the U.S. Treasury said it would at least double buyback operations for long-dated government debt. The announcement comes one day…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Boosting Bond Buybacks Is Tactical Move, Bullard Says

The US Treasury says it will be buying back more longer-dated debt, a move designed to stop the surge in long-end yields. Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard says this seems like an important...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Treasury announces upscaled buyback operation for longer-term debt, sending yields lower

Treasury announces upscaled buyback operation for longer-term debt, sending yields lower

7 hours ago - CNBC

Ed Yardeni Sees Interest Rates ‘Back to Normal' at 4%-5%

Edward Yardeni, president at Yardeni Research, explains why interest rates at 4% - 5% are “a healthy sign of a healthy economy.” -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

7 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Traders Weigh Concerns Surrounding AI Buildout

Traders remain cautious as concerns over loose fiscal policy and heavy borrowing by the biggest spenders on the buildout of artificial intelligence are expected to keep yields elevated. Bloomberg's Ne...

7 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Futures Trade Mixed amid Higher Oil Prices; Moderna Stock Pops on Cancer Vaccine Results

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Wednesday morning due to rising oil prices amid persistent tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Moderna ($MRNA) stock popped more than 90% in pre-market…

7 hours ago - TipRanks

Cantor Lets Hedge Funds Place Big Bets on Kalshi's Prediction Markets

The investment bank will serve as a broker, arranging block trades on everything from weather forecasts to iPhone sales.

8 hours ago - WSJ

Markets face a 'tug of war' between AI fundamentals and leverage: Allspring

Allspring Global Investments' Derrick Irwin says rising leverage and debt among Asian tech companies and US hyperscalers could potenially amplify the downside risks if bond yields rise and pressure mo...

8 hours ago - CNBC International TV

The bond selloff is rattling investors, but here's why they shouldn't expect a deeper stock downturn

Fundstrat's Mark Newton says it's not time to panic about surging bond yields driving a deeper stock rout. He offers technical evidence to back his case.

8 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. Stock Futures Flat Amid Retail Industry Earnings

U.S. stock futures are muted with investors focused on retailer earnings and minutes from the Fed's July meeting.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Weekly mortgage demand stalls along with interest rates, but rates are now moving higher again.

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, remained unchanged at 6.77% Applications to refinance a home loan rose 2% for the w...

9 hours ago - CNBC

Does ‘Less Is More' Work for ETFs?

A global bond rout coincided with another selloff in chip stocks, this year's hottest but most rate-sensitive sector. At Tuesday's close, the PHLX Semiconductor Index was nearing a bear market, down b...

9 hours ago - WSJ

Morning Bid: Bonds out, robots in

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. The bond storm quietened a bit overnight but left equity markets bruised, with an uneasy calm hanging over markets ​as the U.S. Treasury prepares to sell...

9 hours ago - Reuters

Why Wall Street Thinks the Brutal Bond Rout Is Just Getting Started

Plus, Big Food fights to win over not-so-hungry GLP-1 users, and LinkedIn accidentally becomes a dating site.

10 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market News Today, 8/19/26 – Futures Wobble as FOMC Minutes, Middle East Tensions Loom

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Wednesday’s trading session as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting for clues about the Fed’s interest-rate outlook. Ongoing Mid...

10 hours ago - TipRanks

Dollar risks are mounting. Here's what could weaken the greenback

Strategists say yields driven by fiscal and inflation risk may not provide the same currency support as yields driven by stronger growth. Softer consumption, inflation and employment data have weakene...

10 hours ago - CNBC

Global Government Bond Yields Stabilize Ahead of Fed Minutes

Bonds took a breather from this week's selloff, but the factors driving yields to multiyear highs haven't gone away.

11 hours ago - WSJ

Bonds, Chip Stocks Steady Ahead of Fed Meeting Minutes

Chip stocks were flat premarket and Nasdaq futures edged higher after the sharp rise in borrowing costs added to an AI-related selloff,, dragging on blue-chip indexes across Asia.

11 hours ago - WSJ

Treasury yields pull back from multi-decade highs ahead of FOMC minutes

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell 2 basis points to 4.686%.

11 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Market Today: Global Bonds Stabilize After Selloff

The global bond rout has abated, but investor anxieties over rising debt and the war in the Middle East still hang over markets.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Global bond rout cools but borrowing costs hold at multi-decade highs

The global rout in bonds eases somewhat but yields on sovereign debt remain at highs not seen for decades. Investors now turn their attention to UK inflation data and last month's FOMC minutes.

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Stocks Are Sizzlin'—and Fall Will Be Even Hotter

Strong earnings reports have helped the S&P 500 reach record levels this quarter. Analysts see more gains ahead, with one saying the index can reach 8100.

13 hours ago - Barrons

Goldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it found

Employment in call centers, software publishing, management consulting and advertising services has fallen sharply below trend across developed markets.  Entry-level workers appear particularly expose...

13 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Futures Fall as Oil Prices Rise; Fed Minutes in Focus

U.S. stock futures fell ahead of Wednesday’s session as major indexes remained under pressure amid a global bond sell-off and rising oil prices. Investors are also awaiting minutes from the…

14 hours ago - TipRanks

Volatility Is Falling. It's a Good Time to Buy Options Again.

For now, options are a compelling, cost-effective alternative to stocks.

14 hours ago - Barrons

We're going to continue to see SELL PRESSURE because of Iran conflict, expert says

Meridian Equity Partners senior managing partner Jonathan Corpina discusses investors' perspective amid the U.S.-Iran conflict on 'The Claman Countdown.'

15 hours ago - Fox Business

Investors set sights on Swiss franc for popular carry trades after yen intervention

A weaker Swiss franc could be an unexpected consequence of recent rare U.S.-Japanese intervention to prop up the yen, bringing relief to companies and ​policymakers in Switzerland who have grappled wi...

16 hours ago - Reuters

Why Treasury Yields Are Surging—and What It Means for Your Money

The bond market is raising caution flags again, sending up borrowing costs for homebuyers, businesses and the federal government alike—and potentially stalling the stock market's momentum.

19 hours ago - Investopedia

Nikkei Falls 2.7%, Tracking Wall Street's Losses

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade, tracking Wall Street's losses overnight amid a global bond selloff that has sent long-term yields to their highest levels in years.

19 hours ago - WSJ

Jim Cramer talks strength beneath the surface in the economy

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his contrarian case on the economy.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Review & Preview: Chips Crumble

An AI dip dragged down major indexes on Tuesday. Semiconductor Swoon. Stocks are zero for two this week. Equities closed lower again on Tuesday, led by a chip dip.

20 hours ago - Barrons

Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt

Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as the U.S. national debt nears $40 trillion, with the federal budget deficit projected at $2.1 trillion this year.

20 hours ago - Fox Business

Market Close: Stocks Lower, 30-Year Yield at 19-Year High, Mortgage Rates Up • 8/18/26

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20 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady After Oil Prices Keep Markets Under Pressure

U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday evening as major indices remained under pressure due to a global bond sell-off and rising oil prices. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA)...

21 hours ago - TipRanks

Jim Cramer says the market is too negative — and that's creating buying opportunities

CNBC's Jim Cramer said widespread pessimism over rising rates, oil prices and inflation is pushing stocks lower and creating more attractive buying opportunities. Cramer pointed to resilient consumer ...

21 hours ago - CNBC

Long-Term Debt Costs Soar to Highest in Decades as Bonds Slump

Bloomberg Intelligence chief US interest rate strategist Ira Jersey said that part of the reason for the rise in yields for long-term treasuries is that US bonds have to compete with bonds from other ...

22 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Wall Street Sees No End in Sight to the Global Bond Selloff

Plus, Pennsylvania restricts data-center construction and ABC sues the FCC.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Bonds Are Getting Hammered, and Wall Street Says the Rout Won't End Anytime Soon

With yields on 30-year U.S. Treasurys at 19-year highs, investors predict a new era in the bond market. And it looks a lot like 2007.

23 hours ago - WSJ

Dow closes 110 points as bond yields rise and semiconductor stocks slide

US stocks ended lower on Tuesday as rising sovereign bond yields and elevated oil prices increased concerns about persistent inflation and borrowing costs. The S&P 500 fell 0.69%, while the Nasdaq Com...

23 hours ago - Invezz

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rattled by Elevated Bond Yields as AI Stocks Tumble

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Tuesday as elevated Treasury yields pressured the stock market. News That Moved the Stock Market…

23 hours ago - TipRanks

Bond Rout Sends Tech Stocks Lower

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield is hovering around its highest level in nearly two decades. It rose to as high as 5.337%, its highest intraday high level since 2007.

23 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. Tech Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Hit Decade Highs; Iran Truce Expires

U.S. stocks fell as a worldwide bond selloff pushed long-term yields to their highest levels in years.

1 day ago - WSJ

Stocks Fall As Global Bond Yields Stay Elevated | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Scarlet, Fu, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Joe Deaux.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trivariate Research's Adam Parker says the market reaction to rising yields is 'fleeting'

Adam Parker, Trivariate founder and CEO and CNBC contributor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the 30-year treasury yield topping 5.33 percent.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Robinhood's Steve Quirk: Two weeks of net selling at the end of July

Steve Quirk, Robinhood chief brokerage officer, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss what the retail traders are buying.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Here's a ‘ridiculously cheap' way to protect yourself against a stock-market selloff

Wall Street doesn't seem all that worried about the stock market taking a turbulent turn in the near future. That, in itself, could be one reason investors should stay on high alert.

1 day ago - Market Watch

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/18/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed in the red on Tuesday as elevated Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was ...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Zed Francis on AI Chip "Volatility Smash" & Using "Boom Bust" to Your Advantage

Volatility has hit a new "floor," says Zed Francis, and he gives credit to AI chip stocks. He explains how the sector, combined with leveraged ETFs and a surge in positioning, caused the sudden uptick...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

America's growing debt pile will be the big focus Wednesday as global bond rout deepens

How much will the U.S. need to pay to convince the world to keep lending it money?

1 day ago - Market Watch

Explainer: Treasury yields are rising - why does it matter?

A sell-off in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget alike.

1 day ago - Reuters

AI Stress Tester: Models Have Crossed a ‘Threshold of Competency'

After AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic and others broke out of controlled tests and accessed real-world systems, new questions were raised about how they should be assessed before deployment. Those ev...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology

Why Are Gold and Silver Down Today, 8/18/26?

Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are trading lower on Tuesday as Treasury yields remain elevated. This morning, the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.74%, marking the highest rate since…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Sam Burns on Fed's Direction Amid Volatile Risks & TSLA, MSTR, SMCI Outlook

Mill Street Research's Sam Burns discusses why his firm's equity risk model remains neutral despite the S&P 500's (SPX) record highs. He points to slowing momentum in tech stocks, shifting market lead...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

The Fed minutes are coming —and they're more crucial now as Warsh limits his communication

Investors are starved for information in a new world of “terse” communication from the central bank.

1 day ago - Market Watch

What's Driving Yields Higher? Call it the Great Normalization.

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh wants bond markets to speak for themselves. Well, here's what they're saying.

1 day ago - Barrons

The AI Boom Hits the Bond Market

JP Morgan's Gabriela Santos says AI remains the biggest theme in global markets—but investors may be dangerously concentrated. She explains why recurring AI selloffs are inevitable, where investors ca...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move

Government bond yields have been surging for nearly two months, escalating costs for the burgeoning U.S. debt level. The 30-year bond in particular is trading around its highest level since 2003 amid ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Explaining U.S. Yields "Creep," Japan's Currency Woes & China's Tech Paradox

@CharlesSchwab's Michelle Gibley walks investors through global market movers through Japan and the currency intervention keeping some on edge. She turns to China and economic data suggesting a slowin...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Pressured by Bond Selloff as Trump Denies Talks with Iran

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Tuesday, with the index facing pressure from falling bond prices and the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to as…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Wall Street wants to turn sports betting into ETFs. Critics call it dangerous ‘nonsense.

The convergence of investing, trading and sports betting may be getting a major shot in the arm — or shot on goal — starting with 32 new exchange-traded funds.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Analysis: Bond market pressure is squeezing Main Street as Wall Street waits on Warsh

Long-term Treasury yields have climbed, steepening the yield curve even though the Fed has kept its policy rate unchanged. Higher yields feed into mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and other consume...

1 day ago - CNBC

Nasdaq Index: Rising Bond Yields Threaten Nasdaq Uptrend as Memory Stocks Sink

Nasdaq falls as global bond yields reach multidecade highs, sending memory stocks lower and putting the 50-day moving average at the center of the tech selloff.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Investors Slam SEC Plan to Remove Best-Price Rule

A proposal to eliminate the decades-old protection draws criticism from Wall Street and individuals.

1 day ago - WSJ

British data group Quantexa explores UK or US IPO, sources say

British artificial intelligence company Quantexa is considering a ​multibillion-dollar stock market listing in Britain ‌or the United States, its chief executive told Reuters.

1 day ago - Reuters

Nasdaq Moves Closer to 23-Hour Stock Trading With December Launch

Nasdaq plans to add an overnight trading session starting Dec. 6 as U.S. exchanges move toward nearly around-the-clock stock trading.

1 day ago - Barrons

Stocks Take Hit as Bond Selloff Saps Risk Appetite

A selloff in chipmakers sent stocks lower, with the market also falling as inflation angst and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated. Longer-dated bonds are at the epicenter of anxiety abou...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

New Jobs for Old AI Chips

How much is an old AI chip worth? The answer to that question has significant financial and technical implications. Cloud-computing player CoreWeave recently suggested it could be a lot more than many...

1 day ago - WSJ

6% Treasury yields are the biggest risk facing stocks right now. Here's why.

A global bond-market rout was starting to put some pressure on stocks on Tuesday, as major U.S. indexes headed for a third-straight session in the red.

1 day ago - Market Watch

July industrial production rises 0.2%, below estimates

CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Trump Says There’s ‘No Talks or Conversations Going on’ With Iran

President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran are currently not engaged in communications. Yesterday, the 60-day ceasefire and negotiation window expired, with neither side agreeing to extend th...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Where to Hide During Market Shocks

Gabriela Santos, JPMorgan Asset Management Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, talks about where investors can hide from market shocks. The firm has created an AI factor basket that investors ca...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Case For Stocks Is Still Getting Stronger

The market has spent the past several weeks doing what it has done for much of the year: climbing. After rebounding from another bout of volatility, the S&P 500 returned to record territory, while the...

1 day ago - Forbes

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/18/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in negative territory on Tuesday as investors assess rising oil and Treasury yields. Brent crude (BZ) has risen 14%…

1 day ago - TipRanks

U.S. investors have been buying stocks all month and are now sitting on profits. Here's what might make them sell.

Given investors are sitting on unrealised gains and there are few short positions still open, the markets are more vulnerable to a downturn in economic newsflow.

1 day ago - Market Watch

The Inflation Component Markets Chose to Ignore

For a market waiting to find out whether Fed hikes were imminent, last week's inflation data answered in the negative. Neither the CPI nor the PPI built a case for moving in September, and by week's e...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Market Open: Stocks Fall, Bonds Slump as 30-Year Yield Hits 20-Year High • 8/18/26

The CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger features market numbers & news with CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business names. Updated throughout the business day.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

10-Year Treasury Yield Climbs to 19-Month High as Bond Rout Intensifies

The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.74% on Tuesday, marking its highest level since January 2025. As expectations for higher rates build, investors sell bonds, pushing yields higher. That’s because…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Why it's better to buy stocks at record highs than wait for the next crash

Record highs are what bull markets do. If you wait for a 20% drop, you could still pay more than what you'd pay now.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dow opens 150 points lower as oil rises and Treasury yields pressure stocks

US stocks opened lower on Tuesday as stalled negotiations between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher and government bond yields remained elevated. Rising Treasury yields also weighed on technolo...

1 day ago - Invezz

Bond Selloff Is Mostly a Fed Story, Says BofA's Cabana

Mark Cabana, head of US rates strategy at BofA Global Research, explains the factors he sees contributing to the US bond selloff.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. Housing Starts Dropped in July

Housing starts fell sharply below expectations in July as home-builder sentiment remained muted.

1 day ago - WSJ

Dow Jones Extends Losses as Rising Oil Prices Revive Inflation Concerns

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened Tuesday lower amid higher oil prices and the end of the U.S.-Iran 60-day ceasefire and negotiation period. Brent crude oil (BZ) has risen 15% over…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Breaking Down the Global Bond Selloff

The global bond selloff continues with long-dated bond yields pushing further into multidecade highs. Ira Jersey of Bloomberg Intelligence has more on what could be causing all this on "Bloomberg Surv...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. Import Prices Fell in July

U.S. import prices decreased in July, driven by lower prices for fuel imports, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1 day ago - WSJ