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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising: Fed Rates, Inflation, Oil, Debt and the Bond Market
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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising: Fed Rates, Inflation, Oil, Debt and the Bond Market

Why Treasury Yields Are Rising: Fed Rates, Inflation, Oil, Debt and the Bond MarketThe U.S. Treasury market has become a major focus afte...

Oct 12, 2026 2 min read
10-Year Treasury Yield Above 5%: What It Means for Stocks, Mortgages and Borrowing Costs
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10-Year Treasury Yield Above 5%: What It Means for Stocks, Mortgages and Borrowing Costs

10-Year Treasury Yield Above 5%: What It Means for Stocks, Mortgages and Borrowing CostsUpdated September 19, 2026: The U.S. 10-year Trea...

Oct 12, 2026 3 min read
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point to 3.75%–4%
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point to 3.75%–4%

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point to 3.75%–4%WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a qua...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a q...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Under Chair Kevin Warsh
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Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Under Chair Kevin Warsh

Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Under Chair Kevin WarshWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark inte...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates This Week, Defying Trump Pressure
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Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates This Week, Defying Trump Pressure

Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates This Week, Defying Trump PressureWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its...

Oct 12, 2026 2 min read
Some Physical Oil Cargoes Top $130 a Barrel on Saudi Supply Disruptions
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Some Physical Oil Cargoes Top $130 a Barrel on Saudi Supply Disruptions

Some Physical Oil Cargoes Top $130 a Barrel on Saudi Supply DisruptionsNEW YORK — Some physical oil cargoes have topped $130 a barrel, ne...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
Gold and Silver Surge as Investors Brace for Federal Reserve Decision
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Gold and Silver Surge as Investors Brace for Federal Reserve Decision

Gold and Silver Surge as Investors Brace for Federal Reserve DecisionNEW YORK — Gold and silver prices surged as investors sought safety ...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Rates Wednesday, Defying White House Pressure
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Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Rates Wednesday, Defying White House Pressure

Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Rates Wednesday, Defying White House PressureWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
US Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Climb Ahead of Fed Decision
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US Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Climb Ahead of Fed Decision

US Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Climb Ahead of Fed DecisionNEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished lower Tuesday as climbing oil pri...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read
U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460, Finally Above Pre-Pandemic Level
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U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460, Finally Above Pre-Pandemic Level

U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460, Finally Above Pre-Pandemic LevelWASHINGTON — Median U.S. household income reached a rec...

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read