Stocks Futures Steady as Bond Selloff Extends, Oil Prices Rise
U.S. stock futures were little moved after the indexes surged in the last session, as still-higher Treasury yields and a fresh jump in oil prices failed to knock U.S. stock market exuberance.
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Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Attacks, U.S. Gulf Storm Raise Supply Risks
Prices rose Wednesday as traders weighed fresh Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and storm-related U.S. Gulf production shut-ins against recovering Middle East crude supplies.
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German Industrial Output Rebounds at Strongest Pace Since Early 2025
Industrial production recovered unexpectedly sharply as manufacturing firms continued to respond to the changeable environment caused by volatile energy prices.
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IMF Chief Tells Economic Leaders: The Time to Act Is Now
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy is caught in a tug of war between an energy shock and an artificial-intelligence boom.
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Inside Bessent's Treasury: Tension, Turnover and Unmet Economic Goals
Ahead of midterms that could turn on high prices and borrowing costs, the secretary dresses down officials.
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France's Economy Is Trapped in a Negative Feedback Loop
The French government desperately needs a return to strong growth if it is to contain its rapidly rising debts.
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India's Central Bank Raises Rates For First Time Since 2023
The Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years as the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high, hurting the rupee and fueling inflation fears.
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The Case for Buying the Long Bond-and What to Know Before You Do
Bond yields are juicy now, and some market mavens believe this is the right time to step in.
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Power Stocks Just Broke Out of a Long Slump. Here's Why.
Companies that sell electricity have finally figured out a way to make money off the data center boom without ending up on the wrong side of the political fight against data centers.
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Wall Street's Record Run Poses Economic Risk to New York, State Comptroller Warns
The securities industry is generating record tax revenue for New York, increasing the city's and state's vulnerability to a downturn, the state comptroller warns.
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Higher Mortgage Rates Send Pending Home Sales Plunging. Market Heads for 'Quiet October.'
Newly pending home sales fell 8.5% in September from the year prior, marking the sharpest yearly drop since September 2023, according to Zillow.
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Wall Street Bonuses Are Expected to Hit Another High This Year
New York reports that the industry is now on pace for $90 billion in profits this year, leading to higher compensation.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to Largest Level in More Than a Year
U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August, with the U.S. buying more products like crude oil, gold and semiconductors from abroad.