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Stocks surge on inflation data. Trump, bond yields hold the key to what’s next.

Investors await details of fiscal and tax policies under Trump’s second term — and the 10-year Treasury yield’s response.

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart

The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and energy prices.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you

The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Queen not officially told for years about Palace spy, MI5 papers reveal

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Is US inflation set to rise further?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers

Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to public. Researchers fear that thousands of government documents about the late queen and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Major corporations are rushing to issue bonds as Treasury yields spike

Higher bond yields are spooking stocks, but retirees are helping to drive demand for annuities and corporate debt.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Investing in Stocks and Bonds Will Be Trickier Under Trump

Sizzling returns may well continue, but our columnist suggests that it would be wise to prepare for the next storm.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

It’s Now Possible to Make Batteries Out of Paper

This startup just won an award at CES for its paper-based battery.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Higher bond yields could knock bitcoin back down to $90,000

Bitcoin is on pace to record its third straight day of declines as macroeconomic headwinds weigh on the crypto after it hit a record high near $110,000 last month.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

The Papers: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks plan to oust Starmer'

Friday's headlines include more reports of devastation in Los Angeles due to wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil

Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Why everyone else can panic about rising bond yields

In the US they signal optimism while I’m loving a weaker pound

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Falling Chinese bond yields signal concern with deflation

Investors expect price pressures to become entrenched in world’s second-largest economy

Financial Times - Jan. 10

The bond market threw a wrench into this company's turnaround. We may need to dump it

We're at a crossroads with the stock.

CNBC - Jan. 9

What’s up with bond yields?

From borrowers to sorrowers

Financial Times - Jan. 9

China’s bond market is screaming deflation

Investors to Beijing: C-, must do better

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Paul Krugman thinks bond yields may be rising due to an ‘insanity premium’

Economist Paul Krugman says a rise in 10-year yields may be driven by President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy pronouncements and other proposals.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking

A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza

Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White House

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Bond market ‘police’ are back as investors patrol spending plans

Debt market flare-ups show growing pushback against governments’ loose fiscal policies

Financial Times - Jan. 9

The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'

Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?

Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Are ‘Magnificent Seven’ bonds now worth buying after months-long selloff?

With yields on the 30-year Treasury bond at their highest level in a year, the so-called Magnificent Seven group’s outstanding bonds are offering juicy returns to start the new year and may be a ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'

A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Stocks appear ‘rate sensitive once again’ as bond yields press higher

Rising interest rates in the bond market seems to be weighing on stocks, as investors wait for an upcoming U.S. jobs report and for Wall Street banks to kick off corporate earnings season.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6