Stock Futures Decline as Soaring Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs Ahead of Fed Minutes
U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday as bond yields reached highs not seen since 2002, ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
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US Wholesale Used Car Prices Fall for Third Straight Month in September
US wholesale used vehicle prices fell 1.1% in September 2026, marking a third monthly drop as high interest rates and fuel costs weigh on buyers.
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs Ahead of 10-Year Bond Auction
U.S. Treasury yields climbed to fresh multi-decade highs on Wednesday as investors prepared for a key 10-year government bond auction.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield Holds Above 5% as Investors Price in Higher Cost of Capital
The 10-year US Treasury yield has climbed above 5% as investors demand higher returns to absorb heavy government debt issuance and persistent inflation.
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Mexico's Car Production Plummets 15.1% in September as US Tariff Concerns Loom
Mexican auto output fell 15.1% in September 2026 to 301,803 units as manufacturers grapple with US tariff risks and trade policy uncertainty.
Mexico Car Exports Drop 11.8% in September 2026 Amid US Trade Policy Uncertainty
Mexico's car exports fell 11.8% in September 2026 as uncertainty over US trade policy and potential USMCA tariff changes weighed on the auto sector.
Senator Warns of 28.5 Percent Social Security Cut and Proposes 1.5 Trillion Dollar Investment Fund
A senator warned of a 28.5 percent cut to Social Security benefits in six years and proposed a 1.5 trillion dollar investment fund to cover liabilities.
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IMF Urges Central Banks to Maintain Hawkish Stance Amid Rising Global Debt
The International Monetary Fund recommends a cautious, hawkish monetary policy to combat inflation driven by high public debt and defense spending.
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Chile Trade Surplus Reaches 2.05 Billion Dollars in September as Copper and Lithium Exports Surge
Chile's trade surplus widened to 2.05 billion dollars in September 2026, driven by a surge in mining exports like lithium and copper.
US Mortgage Applications Fall to 20-Month Low as Rates Reach 7.49%
US mortgage applications fell 4.2% to a 20-month low as the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate surged to a near-three-year high of 7.49%.
US 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.49 Percent as Applications Fall
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 7.49% amid rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation, causing total mortgage applications to decline.
US Mortgage Applications Drop 4.2% as 30-Year Fixed Rate Hits 7.49%
US mortgage applications fell 4.2% last week as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped to 7.49%, hitting refinancing demand.
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Egypt's Foreign Reserves Climb to $57.35 Billion in September
Egypt's foreign reserves edged higher to $57.35 billion in September 2026, strengthening the nation's defense against global economic pressures.
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US Treasury Yields Climb as 10-Year Rate Hits 5.32 Percent
US 10-year Treasury yields rose to 5.32% amid rising oil prices, inflation worries, and anticipation of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
Economist Steve Hanke and Representative Thomas Massie Warn of Trillions in Added Debt From 2025 Tax Law
Economist Steve Hanke and Representative Thomas Massie warn that the 2025 tax-and-spending law will significantly expand US national debt.
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Ray Dalio Warns AI Bubble Is Nearing Collapse as Rising Interest Rates Pressure Debt-Fueled Spending
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns that rising interest rates could trigger a collapse in the debt-funded artificial intelligence sector.
Luxembourg Inflation Rate Hits Five-Month High of 2.9 Percent in September
Luxembourg's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.9% in September 2026, driven by rising costs in housing, recreation, and communication.
Italy 10-Year Bond Yield Climbs to 4.64% on Debt and Political Concerns
Italy's 10-year government bond yield rose to 4.64% as worries over regional debt, political elections, and rising energy costs weigh on European markets.
French Bond Rout Drags Euro to 17-Month Low as Deficit Concerns Mount
French borrowing costs have jumped to their highest levels in over 20 years, pushing the euro to a 17-month low amid budget and deficit concerns.
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Hong Kong Ranked World's Freest Economy Again as Business Registrations Hit Record High
Hong Kong secures the top spot as the world's freest economy, driven by international trade freedom and a surge in foreign business setups.
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