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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising: Fed Rates, Inflation, Oil, Debt and the Bond Market
The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.01% on September 18, 2026. Explore the main forces behind rising Treasury yields, including Fed poli...
10-Year Treasury Yield vs. VIX: How Bond Yields and Stock Volatility Connect
The 10-year Treasury yield and VIX measure different markets, but both can react to inflation, Fed policy, growth expectations and risk. ...
VIX Today: What the Cboe Volatility Index Says About Stock Market Risk
The VIX closed at 14.81 on September 18, 2026. Learn what the Cboe Volatility Index measures, how to read it, and how it connects with Tr...
10-Year Treasury Yield Above 5%: What It Means for Stocks, Mortgages and Borrowing Costs
The 10-year Treasury yield was 5.01% on September 18, 2026. Here is what elevated long-term yields mean for stocks, mortgages, borrowing ...
Ethereum Climbs Despite $108M in Spot ETF Outflows — Who Is Buying?
Ethereum is rising even as spot ETH ETFs saw about $108 million in outflows last week, raising questions about who is absorbing the supply.
Bitcoin Breaks Back Above $80,000 as Crypto Momentum Returns
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $80,000 level as momentum returns. Altcoins including Solana and XRP are also advancing.
CFTC Sends New Crypto Market Rules to White House After CLARITY Act Stall
The CFTC has sent new crypto market rules to the White House for review after the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate. Details are not yet ...
BlackRock and ETFs Buy $433M in Bitcoin and $144M in Ethereum
BlackRock and other ETFs purchased hundreds of millions in Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling continued institutional demand for crypto.
SpaceX Stock Trades Near IPO Levels Months After Historic Public Debut
SpaceX-linked shares are trading near IPO levels months after the company’s public debut, as investors weigh lockup dynamics and upcoming...
Oil Prices Hold Near $105 as Middle East Supply Fears Persist
Crude oil held near elevated levels around $105 as Middle East supply fears and physical tightness kept pressure on global benchmarks.
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point to 3.75%–4%
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on September 16, 2026, lifting the target range to 3.75% to 4% ...
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 3.75%–4% on September 16, 2026 — the first hike since 2...
Trump Says He Still Has Confidence in Fed Chair Warsh After Rate Hike
President Trump said he still has confidence in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after the rate hike, but described the Federal Open Market Committe...
Trump Demands Interest Rates of 1% or Less After Fed Hike, Posts on Truth Social
President Trump demanded interest rates of 1% or less on Truth Social hours after the Federal Reserve raised rates, arguing the U.S. has ...
Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Under Chair Kevin Warsh
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, the first hike in three years and the first under Chair Kevin ...
Senate Blocks Trump-Backed Crypto Bill in Major Setback for Industry
The Senate blocked landmark cryptocurrency legislation known as the Clarity Act after Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s p...
Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates This Week, Defying Trump Pressure
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week for the first time in three years, defying President Trump's demands fo...
Some Physical Oil Cargoes Top $130 a Barrel on Saudi Supply Disruptions
Some physical oil cargoes have climbed above $130 a barrel, approaching April records, as Saudi supply disruptions tighten prompt barrels...
Reports: Two Oil Tankers Hit by Cyberattack Near Strait of Gibraltar
Market and maritime monitors reported a cyberattack affecting two tankers near the Strait of Gibraltar, raising fresh concerns about ship...
Bloomberg: Trump Has Made Nearly 29,000 Securities Trades Since Returning to Office
President Donald Trump has executed nearly 29,000 securities trades since returning to the White House, more than all members of Congress...
Gold and Silver Surge as Investors Brace for Federal Reserve Decision
Gold and silver prices jumped as investors piled into safe-haven assets ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve interest-rate decision...
Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Rates Wednesday, Defying White House Pressure
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its benchmark rate for the first time in three years as it fights stubborn inflation, putt...
US Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Climb Ahead of Fed Decision
Major U.S. indexes declined as higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields pressured markets, with the Federal Reserve expected to consi...
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5% as Oil Surge Presses U.S. Stocks
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield moved to about 5%, a level that raises borrowing costs and added pressure to stocks as oil prices stayed ...
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