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US Treasury to double long-term bond buybacks as debt hits 40 trillion

US Treasury to double long-term bond buybacks as debt hits 40 trillion

The US Treasury is doubling its long-term bond buybacks as the national debt surpasses $40 trillion, seeking to signal market stability amid rising yields.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 19:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stocks fall for 3rd straight day as bond yields, oil weigh

US stocks fall for 3rd straight day as bond yields, oil weigh

Wall Street extended its recent losses as surging global borrowing costs, geopolitical tensions, and rising oil prices weighed heavily on equity investors.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 23:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stocks open lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil prices and Treasury yields

US stocks open lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil prices and Treasury yields

Wall Street equities slipped in morning trading as a breakdown in cease-fire talks between Washington and Tehran pushed crude oil near three-week highs and Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 16:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US futures dip as yields surge to 19‑month high and oil climbs

US futures dip as yields surge to 19‑month high and oil climbs

US stock futures declined on Tuesday as Treasury yields reached a 19-month high and crude oil prices climbed amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 12:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
S&P 500 Falls as Iran Risks Outweigh Renewed Optimism Over AI Stocks

S&P 500 Falls as Iran Risks Outweigh Renewed Optimism Over AI Stocks

Wall Street indexes slid as rising Middle East tensions and surging oil prices overshadowed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and chip stocks.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 00:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US 30-year Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007 on bond selloff

US 30-year Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007 on bond selloff

US 30-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.29% amid mounting national debt concerns, heavy bond supplies, and surging corporate borrowing to fund the artificial intelligence boom.

Business ·17 Aug 2026, 23:46 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Wall Street hits record high as tech earnings and falling oil prices lift US markets

Wall Street hits record high as tech earnings and falling oil prices lift US markets

Wall Street surged to record highs as strong corporate earnings from artificial intelligence firms and falling crude oil prices boosted major US equities.

Business ·15 Aug 2026, 01:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

Wall Street reached a milestone as the S&P 500 notched a record-high close, fueled by heavyweight tech stocks and easing inflation concerns.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 02:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
ASX expected to dip as AI rally lifts Wall Street, ANZ posts $1.9bn profit

ASX expected to dip as AI rally lifts Wall Street, ANZ posts $1.9bn profit

Australian markets face a softer open following a Wall Street rally driven by strong AI earnings, while ANZ reports a $1.9 billion quarterly profit.

Business ·13 Aug 2026, 01:03 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Wall Street nears record as AI stocks surge and inflation cools

Wall Street nears record as AI stocks surge and inflation cools

The S&P 500 rose 0.3% toward an all-time high as strong AI-related earnings and a modest slowdown in consumer-price growth boosted the market.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 23:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Wall Street targets record high as AI stock surge and cooling inflation lift markets

Wall Street targets record high as AI stock surge and cooling inflation lift markets

Wall Street tracks toward a record high as surging artificial intelligence stocks and easing consumer price data reinvigorate investor sentiment.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 17:04 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street indices retreated as fading US-Iran peace optimism pushed Brent crude up to $88.91 a barrel and stoked inflation anxiety ahead of the upcoming CPI report.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 00:03 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Wall Street inches lower as tech drags, US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street inches lower as tech drags, US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street drifted lower as technology heavyweights dipped and optimism surrounding potential peace in the Middle East dissolved amid rising oil prices.

Business ·11 Aug 2026, 22:10 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Wall Street hits record highs as weak jobs data eases rate-hike fears

Wall Street hits record highs as weak jobs data eases rate-hike fears

Wall Street major indexes advanced toward strong weekly gains after a surprise drop in US nonfarm payrolls cooled concerns over potential Fed rate hikes.

Business ·8 Aug 2026, 00:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Dow and S&P 500 slip as investors eye corporate earnings and Middle East talks

Dow and S&P 500 slip as investors eye corporate earnings and Middle East talks

Wall Street major indices retreated as traders digested corporate earnings reports and monitored developments surrounding potential US-Iran peace agreements.

Business ·7 Aug 2026, 06:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs as AI earnings boost Wall Street

Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs as AI earnings boost Wall Street

Wall Street reached fresh record highs as investors welcomed a wave of robust artificial intelligence corporate earnings alongside falling oil prices.

Business ·5 Aug 2026, 12:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Wall Street rallies to record highs as corporate profits soar

Wall Street rallies to record highs as corporate profits soar

Wall Street surged to new record highs as strong corporate earnings and falling crude prices outweighed ongoing geopolitical anxieties. Major indexes advanced despite warnings from executives over elevated valuations and artificial intelligence spending.

Business ·5 Aug 2026, 00:40 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Wall Street rises as falling oil prices ease inflation worries

Wall Street rises as falling oil prices ease inflation worries

Wall Street rallied sharply at the start of the week, driven by a drop in crude oil prices that helped ease investor worries over accelerating inflation.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 12:47 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Dow Jones hits record high as Iran talks boost market optimism

Dow Jones hits record high as Iran talks boost market optimism

Wall Street equities rallied as news of potential talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices and Treasury yields to decline.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Microsoft jumps 15% on upbeat forecast, drives Wall Street higher

Microsoft jumps 15% on upbeat forecast, drives Wall Street higher

Microsoft's share price surged more than 15% on Thursday, adding roughly $450 billion in market value following an upbeat sales and cloud forecast.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 23:45 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read