Stock Market Today: Uncertainty Proliferates: Dow Loses 1,014 Points Weaker-than-expected consumer inflation data wasn't enough to stabilize sentiment during another volatile day for financial markets. Kiplinger · Apr 10, 2025
Why did Trump blink on tariffs with 90-day pause? Inside story of how bond market 'fire sale' spooked POTUS The US President put a 90-day pause on his exorbitant tariffs because investors were ‘getting yippie’ over US Treasury sell-offs Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
European markets eye historic rally following Trump’s tariff pause European markets soared after Trump paused tariffs for nations that didn’t retaliate. Investors welcomed the easing trade stance, with major indices across the continent posting their strongest performance in years. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
Stock Market Today: Tariff Pause Triggers 3,000-Point Dow Rally The bond market is sending concerning signals as the Trump administration executes its rapid reordering of global trade relationships. Kiplinger · Apr 9, 2025
Dramatic sell-off of US government bonds as tariff war panic deepens Falling demand suggests loss of financial confidence in US as Donald Trump escalates trade standoff with China The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
What Lies Ahead for US Treasury Markets? The US Treasury futures market sector is filled with contradictory signals, both technical and fundamental, as the end of March turned to early April. Barchart · Apr 2, 2025
Bessent Says Nations May Avoid US Reciprocal Tariffs By Halting Unfair Barriers US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said Washington could hold off reciprocal tariffs for countries that halt practices it deems unfair, adding that officials will produce a list of levies on April 2. International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Digest Bessent’s Remarks, Fed Meeting in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.47%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.48% this morning, pointing to a red opening on Wall Street after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent characterized the market’s recent slump as healthy. Barchart · Mar 17, 2025
Stock Index Futures Climb as U.S. Shutdown Risk Eases March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.80%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +1.01% this morning as optimism over the likely aversion of a U.S. government shutdown boosted sentiment. Barchart · Mar 14, 2025
Chinese hackers who targeted key US infrastructure charged by Justice Department Criminal charges have been brought against 12 Chinese hackers following recent attacks. TechRadar · Mar 6, 2025
Microsoft says Chinese Silk Typhoon hackers are targeting cloud and IT apps to steal business data Common IT solutions are the new target for infamous Silk Typhoon threat actor, Microsoft warns. TechRadar · Mar 6, 2025
G20 Meeting In South Africa Highlights Global Economic Priorities G20 meeting in South Africa addresses debt relief, climate change, and global economic resilience with notable absences and challenges. Top News · Feb 27, 2025
Trump’s claim that US debt calculation may be fraudulent could put the economy in danger The US president, Donald Trump, is challenging official figures around the country’s federal debt, suggesting possible fraud in its calculation. The president’s remarks have added a controversial twist to an issue that is both complex and consequential for the United States. And it has implications for the global economy and… The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
Why Tight Corporate-U.S. Treasury Yield Spreads Signal Good News for Ag Markets Prices Investors are choosing to focus on the positives of Trump’s pro-business policies instead of potential disruptions from his trade agenda. Barchart · Feb 19, 2025
International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025 US Treasury Faces Backlash As DOGE Claims $4.7 Trillion Payments Untraceable: 'America Has Been Hijacked' Elon Musk-led DOGE claimed that the U.S. Treasury lost track of $4.7 trillion in payments and transactions due to a tracking field that was made optional, "making traceability almost impossible."
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz Uncertainty created by tariffs and contempt for rule of law will deter investment, says top economist
WhatToWatch · Feb 13, 2025 The Accountant 2: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast, first look and everything we know about the Ben Affleck thriller Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff in the sequel to 2016 action favorite. Here’s what you need to know about The Accountant 2.
Barchart · Feb 6, 2025 Stocks Muted Before the Open With Focus on U.S. Economic Data and Amazon Earnings March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.08% this morning as investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from “Magnificent Seven” member Amazon.
International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025 What Elon Musk's Twitter Tactics May Bode For US Government As Elon Musk and his aides take control of the US Treasury's payments system, the drastic job cuts and other shake-ups he instituted on buying Twitter may offer a preview of what government workers can expect.
Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2025 Elon Musk serving as 'special govt employee' in Trump administration: White House official On Monday, Trump said that Musk has been granted access to the US Treasury Department's critical payment system, which sends money on behalf of the US government. Read further on Dynamite News:
Kiplinger · Feb 4, 2025 Could Elon Musk Be Paying Your Social Security Check? Musk has had access the US Treasury payment system, which handles Social Security payments. Will your check be on time? Will your data be safe?
Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025 X User Reveals Names of Elon Musk's DOGE Employees Who Accessed Treasury Payment System. Musk Claims He's 'Committed a Crime' Elon Musk has accused an X user of committing a crime after they listed names of alleged DOGE employees who helped Musk access the US Treasury payment system.
Fortune · Jan 31, 2025 How the Federal Reserve impacts your bank accounts Most people pay little attention to the Federal Reserve and monetary policy. But they have an outsized impact on your bank accounts.
International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025 Billionaire Financier Bessent Confirmed As Trump's Treasury Chief Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already triggering global jitters.
Kiplinger · Jan 22, 2025 Why the 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Is So Important Right Now Multiple indicators will track performance and sentiment during the second Trump administration. Here's why the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is one to watch.