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October 14, 2026
Stocks Tumble as Concerns Over Inflation and A.I. Investments Grow
The S&P 500 fell 1.1 percent on Wednesday, the steepest drop in more than two months.
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October 13, 2026
The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn
Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.
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October 7, 2026
A Wall Street Record, and Why India Cut 130 Million Names From Its Voter Roll
Plus, the cats who taste-test kibble.
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October 6, 2026
S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Rising Interest Rates and Elevated Oil Prices
The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday, exceeding its previous peak set in August and taking its gain this year to more than 14 percent.
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September 24, 2026
Oil Prices Rise and Bond Markets Remain on Edge
The rise came a day after a sharp sell-off in government debt.
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September 23, 2026
Bond Yields Soar as Investors Foresee Another Fed Interest Rate Increase
The 10-year Treasury yield on Wednesday rose to around 5.1 percent, as investors grew more convinced the Fed Reserve will raise interest rates again.
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September 22, 2026
What’s Behind Bessent’s Boasts About the U.S. Bond Market
By one measure, U.S. government bond markets have posted negative returns, but markets in others countries have experienced steeper losses.
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September 16, 2026
Fed Meeting Will Test Central Bank’s Credibility With Bond Investors
If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.
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September 14, 2026
10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 5%, Highest Level in Years
One of the world’s most important interest rates hit a level recorded only once since the global financial crisis, as investors continued to rebuff the Trump administration’s efforts to sway the bo...
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September 14, 2026
Tech Stocks Shudder in Response to Calls to Slow A.I. Progress
Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence in Asia, Europe and the United States posted declines after tech leaders expressed worries about the safety of “frontier” A.I. technology.
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September 9, 2026
Treasury Plans $6 Billion in Debt Repurchases to Battle Rising Yields
Bond yields rose after the announcement, suggesting investors were underwhelmed by the size of the purchases.
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August 28, 2026
Investors Expect Higher Rates After Fed Chairman’s Inflation Pledge
Kevin Warsh reiterated the Federal Reserve’s commitment to tackle rising prices, nudging up investor expectations of a rate increase.
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August 28, 2026
Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules
Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
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August 24, 2026
What’s Behind the U.S. Treasury’s Latest Attempt to Lower Interest Rates
The Treasury Department said it could begin to buy back more of its debt, and bond market investors are assessing the potential effects on borrowing costs.
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August 20, 2026
How Big Tech’s A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields
Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.
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August 19, 2026
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stress
Government bond yields fell and stocks jumped on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.
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August 14, 2026
Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom
Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.
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August 4, 2026
Stocks Hit a Record as Worries About Middle East and A.I. Ease
The S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent, pushing past its previous peak at the start of June and capping a big turnaround from a recent sell off in technology stocks.
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August 3, 2026
U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen
U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency.
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July 29, 2026
Government Borrowing Cost Hits Two-Decade High After Fed Rate Decision
The surge in Treasury yields suggests investors doubt that the Federal Reserve can keep inflation contained.
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July 24, 2026
Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.
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July 23, 2026
Even as War Rages, Investors Bet Oil Will Be Cheaper in a Few Months
Futures contracts reflect an expectation that low inventories and midterm elections are likely to push the Trump administration to try to ease tensions with Iran.
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July 22, 2026
A.I. Is Lifting Markets and the Economy and Raising Risks for Both
Investment in artificial intelligence and related companies is lifting the stock market and spending across the economy.
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