U.S. and European Government-Bond Yields Rise; French Bonds Underperform
The global bond selloff resumed Wednesday after a day of relief, with Treasury yields rising and French bonds underperforming yet again.
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German Industrial Output Rebounds at Strongest Pace Since Early 2025
Industrial production recovered unexpectedly sharply as manufacturing firms continued to respond to the changeable environment caused by volatile energy prices.
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Stocks Futures Steady as Bond Selloff Extends, Oil Prices Rise
U.S. stock futures were little moved after the indexes surged in the last session, as still-higher Treasury yields and a fresh jump in oil prices failed to knock U.S. stock market exuberance.
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IMF Chief Tells Economic Leaders: The Time to Act Is Now
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy is caught in a tug of war between an energy shock and an artificial-intelligence boom.
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Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Attacks, U.S. Gulf Storm Raise Supply Risks
Prices rose Wednesday as traders weighed fresh Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and storm-related U.S. Gulf production shut-ins against recovering Middle East crude supplies.
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France's Economy Is Trapped in a Negative Feedback Loop
The French government desperately needs a return to strong growth if it is to contain its rapidly rising debts.
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How to Handle Red-Hot Copper Prices With Care
U.S. tariff threats have created copper market distortions that create risks.
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India's Central Bank Raises Rates For First Time Since 2023
The Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years as the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high, hurting the rupee and fueling inflation fears.
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Inside Bessent's Treasury: Tension, Turnover and Unmet Economic Goals
Ahead of midterms that could turn on high prices and borrowing costs, the secretary dresses down officials.
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The Case for Buying the Long Bond-and What to Know Before You Do
Bond yields are juicy now, and some market mavens believe this is the right time to step in.
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Wall Street's Record Run Poses Economic Risk to New York, State Comptroller Warns
The securities industry is generating record tax revenue for New York, increasing the city's and state's vulnerability to a downturn, the state comptroller warns.
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Higher Mortgage Rates Send Pending Home Sales Plunging. Market Heads for 'Quiet October.'
Newly pending home sales fell 8.5% in September from the year prior, marking the sharpest yearly drop since September 2023, according to Zillow.