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A timely hike
Stocks edged up early on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years.
September 17, 2026US Economy
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Lennar profit halves as higher mortgage rates pressure homebuyers
Lennar on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit that more than halved as persistently high mortgage rates weighed on demand for new homes.
September 17, 2026
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Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened since Fed policymakers last met in June, with a labor market essentially running at
September 17, 2026
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The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers
The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers
September 17, 2026
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Wall St ends lower after Fed hikes interest rates, sees more tightening ahead
US stocks whipsawed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in over three
September 16, 2026
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Fed policymakers forecast one more rate hike this year
By Michael S.
September 17, 2026
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Instant View: Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates, points to another hike this year
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh
September 17, 2026
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US business inventories rise more than expected in July
U.S. business inventories increased more than expected in July as retailers and wholesalers restocked to meet robust demand, suggesting that inventories could add to
September 16, 2026
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US import prices jump in August on strength in capital, consumer goods
U.S. import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.
September 16, 2026
Economy
Warsh on collision course with Trump administration
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to come out of Wednesday's policy decision bruised one way or another.
September 16, 2026
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10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision
10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision
September 15, 2026
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"The house" visits the House
The nervous start to the week for world markets has seen 10-year U.S.
September 15, 2026
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How ‘portfolio reasoning’ explains Trump’s constant reevaluation of America’s value
Trump has approached governing through the same framework as his former business portfolio, where he casts the US as a flagship holding whose value he was elected to increase.
September 15, 2026
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US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare
Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still rare
September 10, 2026
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Wall Street week ahead: The market focuses on key inflation updates
Wall Street will get several important updates about inflation this week
September 04, 2026
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Good evening, Mr Bond
Important U.S. inflation data and a European Central Bank meeting take centre stage this week, against the backdrop of a bond market selloff that has pushed borrowing costs to their
September 04, 2026
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Trump says if the Fed doesn't cut rates, he'll stop trading with some nations
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September 04, 2026
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Bonds' reality check
From the Editor Are the vigilantes back?
September 04, 2026
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Bond yields fall, stocks rally as Fed's Waller comments curb rate hike bets
Stock markets rallied while bond yields fell on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller
September 03, 2026
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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate rises to highest since July 2025
The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to its highest in more than a year, a fresh pain point for households already dealing
September 03, 2026
Finance
Bond selloff is likely amplified by obscure economic rate
A recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and
September 03, 2026
Business|Economy
Fed's Waller says safety premium for Treasuries is gone, pushing neutral rate higher
There is no more premium for safe, liquid U.S. government debt, pushing the neutral level of interest rates higher, Federal Reserve
September 03, 2026
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Will Federal Reserve hike rates later this month? Waller muddies the outlook
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller says that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not
September 03, 2026
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Tyson Foods cuts profit outlook again as pressure from cattle shortage worsens
Tyson Foods cut its annual profit forecast for a second time within a month on Thursday as tight U.S. cattle supplies, volatile prices and
September 03, 2026
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What to expect from Friday’s jobs report – and AI in the future
What to expect from Friday’s jobs report – and AI in the future
September 03, 2026
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Bonds breathe sigh of relief
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Battered bond markets licked their wounds on Thursday, with yields in the U.S. and Japan edging lower, but little has changed to
September 03, 2026
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Fed survey shows economic activity edged up, prices rose moderately in recent weeks
U.S. economic activity increased modestly, employment rose slightly and prices increased moderately in recent weeks, according to a mixed report published on Wednesday
September 03, 2026
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Rise in US factory orders beats expectations in July
New orders for U.S. factory goods increased more than expected in July amid a rebound in demand for aircraft.
September 02, 2026
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Fed's Williams ties rising bond yields to strong economy, CNBC reports
By Michael S.
September 02, 2026
Arts
The history of financing America, in six crisis episodes
Concerns over America's fiscal outlook are mounting.
September 02, 2026
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Barclays sees two more Fed rate hikes this year after Warsh speech
Barclays expects the U.S.
August 31, 2026
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US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision
U.S. employment grew slightly less than previously estimated in the 12 months through March, the government said on Friday, suggesting the modest pace of job creation that has
August 28, 2026