
Bessent’s bond market reassurances fail to calm investor nerves
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has attempted to stabilise sentiment in the bond market, yet investors remain wary of underlying risks in the current financial environment.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has attempted to stabilise sentiment in the bond market, yet investors remain wary of underlying risks in the current financial environment.
Larry Fink urges Americans to move beyond bank deposits, arguing that wages will not keep pace with wealth generated by capital in an artificial intelligence-led world.
New Delhi’s commerce ministry has granted automatic approval for non-controlling stakes of up to 10 per cent from land-bordering nations, a move that has already secured $511 million in foreign direct investment.
The Swiss technology firm’s stock has surged nearly 45 per cent this year, driven by strong second-quarter results and raised full-year guidance.

Michael Hartnett warns narrow market breadth and heavy reliance on artificial intelligence stocks mirror the 1999–2000 bubble, advising clients to adopt a defensive posture.

The semiconductor giant is negotiating a massive borrowing facility to support customer financing, a move that underscores both the scale of the AI infrastructure buildout and the rising leverage on its balance sheet.

Available Iranian oil volumes have dropped to 83 million barrels, forcing Chinese independent refiners to seek Russian alternatives to maintain throughput.

A phased approach to moving traditional IRA funds into Roth accounts could help investors avoid higher tax brackets triggered by mandatory withdrawals.

The agricultural giant’s fiscal third-quarter results were lifted by an 18% jump in construction and forestry revenue, offsetting a downturn in its core farming equipment division.

Shares of Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk fell despite strong revenue growth and raised guidance, as investors focused on rising costs and margin compression in the competitive GLP-1 weight-loss pill market.

The Financial Times argues that the optimistic era of the 2010s has ended, with fiscal realities once again dictating the geopolitical balance of power.

Shares of the human-resources software giant surged nearly 18 per cent as reports emerged that private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to buy the company for approximately US$51 billion.

The US President’s push to overhaul the decennial count has ignited controversy over demographic inclusion and institutional authority, according to a Financial Times analysis.

The aircraft lessor delivered its 100th Dreamliner to Grupo Aeromexico while reporting second-quarter results that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations.

CEO José Muñoz says tariffs and a push for 80 per cent domestic production by 2030 are driving the potential expansion.

The multi-million-dollar deal secures integrated control systems for a $2.9 billion Caspian Sea platform, highlighting divergent financial trajectories for the two firms.

The Iran war is pushing up consumer prices while American public finances deteriorate, with mortgage rates at 6.7 per cent and diesel hitting $5 per litre.

Industry leaders are divided over whether the term "semiliquid" misleads investors, following significant outflows and redemption caps in the $1.8 trillion private credit sector.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer describes Ottawa’s decision as a “missed opportunity” following intense negotiations in Washington.

The US Treasury Department has designated the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF as the default investment for its new child savings scheme, naming Robinhood as the official brokerage partner.

The platform, founded by former Jackson National executives, introduces Penny, a tool designed to streamline complex retirement planning tasks and reduce manual data entry for financial advisors.

The Chattanooga-based brokerage detected early signs of a market shift in November, urging shippers to secure contract rates for high-service lanes before further tightening into 2027.

The token broke through key resistance levels on the back of proposed regulatory clarity and a wave of futures liquidations.

The US Treasury has doubled its buyback programme for long-dated securities in an effort to curb rising borrowing costs, a move that may complicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

The White House is pushing executive actions to bolster the digital asset sector, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency set to finalise stablecoin rules by November.

The median down payment for US homebuyers reached 19% in 2025, with first-time buyers facing an all-time high median age of 40 as property prices continue to climb.

The Mad Money host argues that Seagate, Western Digital, Micron and Sandisk are indispensable plays on the AI boom, despite the sector’s historical volatility.

The Bitcoin miner’s AI division has secured a five-year contract for half of its A102 facility, with services set to commence in the first quarter of 2027.

The US Supreme Court has denied Verizon’s petition to recover a $47 million penalty paid over the sale of customer location data, ending the carrier’s legal challenge. Meanwhile, rival AT&T retains a live opportunity to recover its $57 million fine through the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

A sharp 11 per cent surge in Bitcoin, driven by calls for the Clarity Act, liquidated over 172,000 traders in the largest loss for short bets since 2021.

The fast-fashion giant has pushed back its market debut due to a hold-up in investor orders, targeting a valuation of approximately $25 billion.

A new profile highlights the role of executive aide Natalie Harp, whose close working relationship with Donald Trump is cited as evidence of a broader culture of sycophancy within the administration.

President Trump claims unnamed foreign suppliers will offer a 25 per cent discount on beef imports ahead of the midterm elections, drawing sharp criticism from domestic producers.

The digital bank reported record second-quarter revenue but lowered its full-year guidance due to tightened underwriting and higher charge-offs, while progressing with its acquisition of BNC National Bank.

Compass Diversified reported mixed second-quarter results on 10 August 2026, with strong profit growth across its consumer portfolio offset by a sharp decline in its industrial subsidiary Altor.

The South Korean chipmaker has agreed to pay at least 60% of this year’s worker bonuses in company stock, a move that follows a period of record earnings driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

The 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.27 per cent, erasing most gains since the US Treasury Department announced its bond buyback programme, while the 10-year yield climbed above 4.73 per cent.

Ken Griffin’s hedge fund has executed over $4 billion in block trades to reduce its exposure to assets acquired from Situational Awareness, marking the first public disclosure of the firm’s positioning.

Investors faced a difficult week as diplomatic deadlock in the Gulf pushed oil to one-month highs, while U.S. Treasury yields resumed their upward trajectory despite a surprise government intervention.

The NASDAQ-listed energy firm has secured a $2.45 billion Mark II vessel, expanding its controlled liquefaction capacity to over 12 million tonnes and targeting run-rate EBITDA of $1.2 billion by 2030.

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 rose on Friday, buoyed by a sharp bitcoin rally and anticipation of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s Monday announcement on economic measures against Iran.

An Indianapolis family faces a financial crossroads after discovering undisclosed structural flaws in their recently purchased home, weighing the high cost of litigation against a significant loss in property value.

Record semiconductor demand and a weaker yen drove Japanese exports to an all-time high, while elevated oil prices pushed imports to a fresh record, resulting in a trade deficit smaller than economists had predicted.

BHP Group reports a structural shift in its earnings mix, with copper generating $18.19 billion in underlying EBITDA for the year ended 30 June, surpassing iron ore and lifting attributable profit by 30 per cent.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s intervention in the bond market has placed downward pressure on the US dollar, driving a surge in Bitcoin and gold prices.

Silver September futures recovered from a weak open to reach $65 per ounce, driven by improved interest-rate outlooks despite persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony AI reported stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue driven by a 691% jump in robotaxi income, yet BofA Securities lowered its price target to $17, citing persistent operating losses and high capital expenditure.

The off-price retailer’s second-quarter results exceeded internal plans, prompting a raise in earnings guidance and an expansion of its long-term store target to 7,500 units.