Asian Shares Retreat as US Yields And French Debt Jitters Hit Markets
Asian shares retreated on Friday as wild swings in bond yields and currencies rattled investors ahead of key United States employment data.
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British Pound Hits Three-Month Low as US Bond Yields Surge
The British pound tumbled to a three-month low against the U.S.
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year High
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.3338% on Thursday, reaching a level last seen in April 2002, as global bond markets faced a deepening sell-off…
Fed Watchdog Finds Management Failures in $2.5 Billion Headquarters Project
The Federal Reserve’s watchdog found no criminal violations in the costly renovation of its headquarters but highlighted management failures, as President Trump continued to…
Stock Futures Inch Higher as 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 22-Year High
Global stock futures inched higher on Wednesday as financial markets attempted to stabilize following a severe bond market selloff that pushed the 30-year Treasury yield past 5.6…
Gold Prices Tumble Over 2% as US Rate-Hike Bets Surge
Gold prices tumbled in September 2026, pressured as strong U.S.
Global Debt Surpasses $365 Trillion
Emerging markets face heightened financial strain as debt levels rise, exacerbated by inflation and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies.
Gold Prices Face Fourth Weekly Decline as Treasury Yields Surge
Gold prices hovered near $4,282 per ounce on Friday as mounting rate-hike expectations and surging Treasury yields drove the metal toward its fourth weekly decline in five weeks.
Gold Prices Rise Friday but Remain on Track for Weekly Loss
Gold prices pushed higher on Friday, though the precious metal remained on track for a weekly loss. A stronger U.S.
US Mortgage Rates Top 7% for First Time Since January 2025
US mortgage rates have climbed above 7% for the first time since January 2025, hitting 7.03% according to Freddie Mac.
Fed’s John Williams Says Another US Rate Hike This Year Is Reasonable
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Thursday that it is reasonable to expect another interest rate hike before the end of the year.
US Stocks Slide as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High
Global stock markets fell on Wednesday as the 10-year Treasury note yield surged to a 19-year high of 5.13%.