As a rout in the bond market deepens, the pressure grows on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to restore calm.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Bessent Takes on the Bond Vigilantes
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How to Make Sense of Mayhem in the Bond Market
The New York Times – Business:The stock market is easy to talk about. But bonds are a different story. Our columnist has some pointers to help make you a bond maven.
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Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.
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European Central Bank Raises Rates in Bid to Quell Inflation
The New York Times – On the Runway:The bank, fighting price pressures spurred by the war in the Middle East, raised its benchmark rate to 2.5 percent.
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A $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’? The Bond Market May Like a Word.
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s latest political gambit could cost more than $1 trillion, and further roil a volatile bond market.
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Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:A worsening trade war and a spike in oil prices could create new economic risks as the president prepares to rally Republicans for the midterms.
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The Economic Fallout From a Potential Return to $100 Oil
The New York Times – Business:Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, is spiking again, reviving fears of inflation.
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The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?
The New York Times – Business:Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will raise interest rates.
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Mortgage Rates Climb to Highest Level Since July 2025
The New York Times – Business:Higher costs for home loans have put a squeeze on the housing market, adding pressure to consumers already struggling with elevated inflation.
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Global Bond Rates Are Rising. What Should You Do Now?
The New York Times – Business:If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.