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Bessent’s Treasury Bond Buying Drives Inflation Bets to Two-Month High

Scott Bessent's Treasury intervention in bond markets is stirring inflation worries, with breakeven rates hitting two-month highs and testing Fed credibili

Fed Officials Signal Rate Hike if Inflation Fails to Cool, Minutes Show

Federal Reserve minutes from the July meeting show officials divided on inflation, with growing support for raising interest rates if price pressures persi

Global Bond Rout Deepens, Turning U.S. Debt Load Into a Political Test

A deepening global bond sell-off is pushing U.S. Treasury yields higher, raising borrowing costs and turning America's debt load into a political test.

Fed Minutes Gain Weight as Warsh Curbs Central Bank Communication

Federal Reserve minutes due Wednesday take on added significance as Chair Kevin Warsh curbs public communication, leaving markets starved for guidance.

Treasury Yields Climb as Investors Brace for Fed Minutes and Jackson Hole

U.S. Treasury yields climbed as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the Jackson Hole symposium for clues on the interest rate path.

US Wholesale Prices Flatten in July as Gas and Food Costs Fall

U.S. wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations, as gas and food costs fell and annual producer inflation slowed to 4.7%.

US Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.67%, First Drop in Six Weeks

The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.67%, its first decline in six weeks, though borrowing costs remain higher than a year ago.

US Inflation Eases to 3.4% in July Despite Energy Price Shocks

US consumer inflation slowed to 3.4% in July 2026 despite energy price shocks, though costs for essentials remain elevated as the Fed weighs its next move.

Gold Hits Two-Month High as Tamer Inflation Shifts Fed Rate Bets

Gold surged to a two-month high as tamer inflation data reshaped Federal Reserve rate expectations, drawing investors back into the rally.

US Credit Card Debt Climbs to $1.26 Trillion, Nearing Record

US credit card balances rose to $1.26 trillion in Q2 2026, nearing last year's record high of $1.28 trillion, a New York Fed report shows.

U.S. July Inflation Report Lands Wednesday, Shaping Fed’s Next Rate Move

The U.S. consumer price index due Wednesday is expected to show a modest July rise, giving the Federal Reserve a key signal on its next rate move.

Philadelphia Fed’s Paulson Comfortable With Current Rates but Signals Flexibility

Philadelphia Fed President Paulson says current interest rates are appropriate but keeps an open mind amid persistently high inflation.

US Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Over a Year, Cooling Housing Demand

US mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a year, pushing demand below year-ago levels amid geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of H

U.S. Payrolls Expected to Rise by 80,000 as Markets Weigh Fed’s Next Move

U.S. payrolls are expected to grow by 80,000 with unemployment holding steady, a report that could shape Federal Reserve rate expectations.

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