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MarketWatch - Business
Yield on 2-year Treasury ends at lowest in two years after big drop in consumer confidence
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield falls to its lowest level in two years as bond traders price in an aggressive slate of expect Federal Reserve rate cuts.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m overwhelmed’: I inherited $185,000. With the Fed lowering rates, should I park it in 5% CDs or high-yield savings accounts?
“My brother got a better interest rate because he acted fast, and here I am twiddling my thumbs, overwhelmed with banks.”2 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
US sues Visa, saying the card issuer monopolized debit card markets and is driving up costs for businesses and consumers
US sues Visa, saying the card issuer monopolized debit card markets and is driving up costs for businesses and consumers3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Visa monopoly over debit cards hurts consumers and businesses, feds say
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
September consumer confidence falls the most in three years
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index slid to 98.7, down from 105.6 in August, the biggest one-month decline since August 2021.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
2-year Treasury yield falls after consumer confidence miss
The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield was lower on Tuesday as market participants parsed a fresh consumer confidence reading.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Consumer confidence fell more than expected this month
The reading comes days after the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate as it tries to prevent further slowing in the labor market.7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer confidence plunges on weaker job market and high cost of living. Americans are anxious ahead of election.
Consumer confidence fell in September to a three-month low ahead of a pivotal U.S. election whose outcome could hinge on which presidential candidate voters think will do a better job on the economy.7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
China bonds rally with yields hitting record lows after PBOC signals more easing to boost growth
China bond yields fell to a record low after the People's Bank of China announced that it will cut the reserve requirement ratio on Tuesday.19 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Tech
OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in exploration
The co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic said he hopes the legacy is a renewed interest in explorationYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury yields end above one-year lows as traders ramp up ‘soft landing’ bets
Yields on long-dated Treasurys drifted higher on Monday as traders bet that the Federal Reserve would deliver the “soft landing” that investors have been hoping for.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
California lawsuit alleges Exxon misled consumers about plastics recycling
Less than 10% of plastics in the U.S. are recycled.Yesterday - California -
ABC News - Top stories
OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in exploration
Carbon fiber was used because the company wanted a lightweight, less costly sub.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
How Preppy Cult Brands Captured the Imaginations and Wallets of Female Consumers
How many Stanley cups, Bogg Bags, and Kendra Scott necklaces does anyone need? Apparently, as many as you can buy.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How resilient is the US consumer?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The 2024 Election Is a Retreat From Ideology
Whatever the Trump-Harris election season is delivering, it isn’t a grand ideological debate.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
What is the yield curve really telling us about the odds of recession?
Believers in predictive power of so-called inversion in bond markets still think it augurs downturn3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
What normalizing the yield curve means — and why investors should care
The shape it takes in the coming months and years is going to have massive implications for both Main Street and Wall Street.4 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end near 2-week highs amid optimism on U.S. economy
Long-term yields on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Friday, but remained near two-week highs following better news on the U.S. economy from the previous session.4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Doomsday Glacier" set to retreat "further and faster," scientists warn
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work4 days ago