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Jobless Claims Hit 196,000, Lowest Since July
Labor market strength maintains pressure on Fed to keep rates higher for longer, compressing duration risk for bond investors.
Bessent Says U.S. Deficit Has Likely Peaked as National Debt Tops $40 Trillion
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC the government's fiscal consolidation efforts could save hundreds of billions, though tariff revenue remains uncertain after court setbacks.
July Credit Inflows Hit $2.3 Billion as U.S. Consumer Debt Climbs to $1.26 Trillion
Investors moved into riskier bond segments last month even as New York Fed data showed consumer credit card debt at a record $1.26 trillion.
June Jobs Miss Locks In Fed Rate Hold Through Year-End, Economists Say
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, well below the 100,000 forecast, but economists say the labor market's stability supports the Fed's current rate posture.
July Payrolls Drop 23,000 as Participation Rate Hits 50-Year Low
Nonfarm payrolls fell 23,000 in July while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent on declining labor force participation, not stronger hiring.
Trump Calls China Visit a Success as Corporate Lobbying Pays Off
President's positive remarks signal victory for U.S. businesses that spent millions pushing for trade de-escalation
Trump Aide Touts Record Credit Card Spending as Banks Cash In
Kevin Hassett says consumer debt surge shows economic strength while banks rake in billions from higher rates and balances
House Republican Calls National Debt 'Ticking Time Bomb'
A leading voice in the House GOP reignites fiscal austerity debates, signaling a looming battle over federal spending that could reshape market sentiment and investment strategies across Wall Street.
House Republican Slams National Debt as 'Ticking Time Bomb,' Setting Up Fiscal Clash
A prominent House Republican's stark warning about the national debt as a 'ticking time bomb' signals an impending fiscal battle in Washington, potentially impacting bond markets and investor confidence.
Trump Ally Pushes Guest Worker Expansion Despite America First Rhetoric
Move to expand foreign worker programs could reshape U.S. labor markets while creating tension within Republican base
Trump Project Halted: Yields Rise Amid Executive Clash
President Trump's appeal against a judicial halt on his $400M White House project raises fiscal policy questions, suggesting potential spending constraints and increased political uncertainty for bond markets.