Tag: Wall Street
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Oil prices fall as Bessent outlines new steps to punish Iran
Markets were in a cautious mood after the US Treasury Secretary announced new sanctions on Iran, with an analyst describing market moves as “pretty muted” ahead of what could be an “eventful week.”
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Prediction market traders doubtful Bessent’s bond interventions will push yields lower
Speculators still see yields hitting new highs in 2026 and ending the year at levels elevated from where they’re currently trading.
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Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since 2023
Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range.
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Kalshi traders think the bitcoin rally could end the year near current levels
Speculators on the prediction market platform think it’s most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it’s now trading.
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US bond selloff resumes despite Treasury intervention
NEW YORK: Yields on longterm US Treasury bonds rose Thursday (Aug 20) despite a fresh pledge from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to potentially intervene further in a bid to lower borrowing costs.All three major US indices fell decisively, following a down day on leading European bour
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Stocks waver, dollar drops as US Treasury moves to lower bond yields
NEW YORK: Stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday (Aug 19) and the dollar fell sharply after the US Treasury signalled action to push down government bond yields, easing fears that higher borrowing costs would weigh on economic growth worldwide.Oil prices again moved higher on doubts of any quick deal to
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Carvana shares are under pressure this week as Mark Walter probe fuels investor jitters
The scrutiny raised questions about what could happen to Walter’s Carvana position if fallout from the investigation pressures him to raise cash.
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Retail investors aren’t entirely giving up on AI trade, but they appear more cautious
Mom-and-Pop investors remain bullish on AI and tech, but some are adding downside protection.
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Tech leads losses as Asian stocks track Wall Street selloff
HONG KONG: Technology stocks were back in the crosshairs of investors on Wednesday (Aug 19), taking another heavy blow from a spike in bond yields, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and dimming hopes for a deal to reo
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Stocks mostly drop as Mideast hopes dim, interest rates rise
NEW YORK: Stock markets mostly fell on Tuesday (Aug 18) after a US-Iran truce expired with no progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears that higher energy prices wi
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