This is the big warning sign in the bond markets. It’s not just a U.S. problem.
Global bond markets face extreme volatility, with yields hitting decades-high levels as the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield reaches its highest mark since the dot-com bust. Investors fear that aggressive Federal Reserve monetary tightening threatens economic growth, risk assets, and broader stock market stability. Compounding these financial pressures, the yield curve is flattening and risks inversion, signaling that a recession may be approaching. Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk warns that the United States is at severe risk of bankruptcy.
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- ✓ The yield curve is flattening and could invert, signaling a potential incoming recession.
- ✓ Global bond markets have experienced extreme volatility with yields spiking to decades-high levels.
- ✓ The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield reached its highest level since the dot-com bust.
What changed
New analysis indicates the flattening yield curve stands on the verge of inversion, directly signaling an incoming recession.
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Bond Market Yield Curve Flattens as Recession Warnings Grow
Global bond markets face extreme volatility, with yields hitting decades-high levels as the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield reaches its highest mark since the dot-com bust. Investors fear that aggressive Federal Reserve monetary tightening threatens economic growth, risk assets, and broader stock market stability. Compounding these financial pressures, the yield curve is flattening and risks inversion, signaling that a recession may be approaching. Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk warns that the United States is at severe risk of bankruptcy.
Why it matters
Prior reporting established that global bond turbulence and rising yields are sparking fears of spillover effects into broader equity markets. The potential inversion of the yield curve adds historical weight to these concerns, as economists often view curve behavior as a precursor to economic contraction. These fiscal signals arrive amid wider debates over national financial health and long-term federal stability.
What is confirmed
- The yield curve is flattening and could invert, signaling a potential incoming recession.
- Global bond markets have experienced extreme volatility with yields spiking to decades-high levels.
- The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield reached its highest level since the dot-com bust.
Still unconfirmed
- Elon Musk stated that the United States is 1,000% going to go bankrupt and fail as a country.
What to watch next
- Whether the yield curve officially inverts.
- Federal Reserve policy decisions regarding monetary tightening.
- Market reaction and spillover effects from bond volatility into the broader stock market.
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Global Bond Yields Spike Amid Volatility
Global bond markets experienced extreme volatility, with yields spiking to decades-high levels. In the United States, the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield reached its highest level since the dot-com bust, while the yield curve flattened. Investors are growing increasingly concerned that fears of the Federal Reserve over-tightening monetary policy could threaten economic growth and risk assets. Meanwhile, global bond market turbulence is raising anxieties that the wild swings will spill over into the broader stock market.
Why it matters
The sharp repricing in fixed-income markets reflects deep-seated anxieties over central bank policy paths and macroeconomic pressures. Rising yields have pushed government debt returns above the payouts of many income stocks, forcing a reckoning across broader financial sectors. Analysts and market watchers remain divided on whether this persistent bond turbulence signals a systemic crisis or a routine adjustment.
What is confirmed
- Global bond yields spiked to their highest levels in decades during a wild week of trading.
- The yield on the 10-year benchmark Treasury note hit its highest level since the dot-com bust.
- Bond market volatility increased at its fastest pace in months.
- The US yield curve flattened as investors worried the Federal Reserve could tighten policy too far.
Still unconfirmed
- BlackRock's Rick Rieder does not believe the relentless rise in bond yields amounts to a crisis.
What to watch next
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and policy statements
- Further movements in global bond yields and the 10-year Treasury benchmark
- Signs of bond market volatility spilling over into equity markets
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Stocks Rise as Treasury Yields Climb and Officials Warn on AI Risks
Wall Street indices climbed despite higher Treasury yields, led by gains in technology and chip stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 406.68 points, or 0.79%, to 51,756.66. The S&P 500 gained 33.57 points, or 0.44%, to reach 7,737.70, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 135.41 points, or 0.50%, to 27,074.78. Meanwhile, Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warned that the expanding artificial intelligence and data-centre ecosystem could create systemic risks comparable to lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis. Technology equities saw strong upward momentum, with Microsoft gaining 3%, Qualcomm and Dell rising 5%, and AMD and Marvell Technologies climbing over 1% each.
Why it matters
Global financial markets face intersecting pressures from rising government borrowing and fiscal strains. Central bank officials are monitoring whether massive investments in new technology sectors could trigger systemic vulnerabilities similar to past financial crashes. Understanding the underlying financial relationships remains a key focus for regulators.
What is confirmed
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 406.68 points to 51,756.66.
- The S&P 500 gained 33.57 points to 7,737.70.
- The Nasdaq Composite gained 135.41 points to 27,074.78.
- Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warned that the expanding AI and data-centre ecosystem could pose systemic risks.
Still unconfirmed
- Tom Barkin warned that Americans are borrowing from the future as inflation hits 3.7%.
What to watch next
- Further movements in Treasury yields and their impact on broader stock market performance.
- Additional regulatory commentary concerning systemic risks in the artificial intelligence and data-centre sectors.
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UK Treasury borrowing exceeds forecasts by 8bn pounds
The UK Treasury has borrowed 8bn pounds more than anticipated this year, making tax increases likely before the upcoming Budget. This fiscal pressure coincides with growing frustration among entrepreneurs and small business owners over current economic conditions. While some teenagers are starting pensions early to retire by 60, other older citizens are returning to the workforce in their late 60s to avoid boredom or fund leisure activities.
Why it matters
Higher than expected government borrowing limits the Treasury's flexibility in fiscal policy. These figures create a volatile environment for bond markets and private investment. The upcoming Budget will determine how the government closes this funding gap.
What is confirmed
- The UK Treasury borrowed 8bn pounds more than expected so far this year.
Still unconfirmed
- Tax increases are virtually inevitable in the United Kingdom.
What to watch next
- The official release of the UK Budget
- Treasury updates on borrowing targets
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UK Faces Tax Increases After Massive Borrowing Blow
Tax increases are virtually inevitable in the United Kingdom following official figures that show the Treasury has borrowed £8bn more than expected so far this year. This latest borrowing blow arrives just weeks before the upcoming Budget, placing additional pressure on fiscal policy. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are voicing major frustrations regarding economic conditions ahead of the financial plan. Meanwhile, younger workers are planning long-term financial strategies, with some teenagers already opening pensions through holiday jobs to secure retirement by age 60.
Why it matters
Fiscal pressures are intensifying across multiple regions as governments grapple with heavy debt burdens and strained public finances. In the United States, debates over the national debt continue between lawmakers and budget officials while global bond markets experience high yields and capital shifts. These concurrent domestic and international fiscal strains complicate the economic outlook for capital-intensive projects and public spending.
What is confirmed
- Official figures show the Treasury has borrowed £8bn more than expected so far this year.
Still unconfirmed
- Tax rises are virtually inevitable following the £8bn borrowing blow.
What to watch next
- The release of the upcoming Budget details
- Further fiscal policy announcements from government officials
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Investors shift to Chile as US Treasury yields pressure global projects
Foreign investors are moving capital away from US Treasuries, driving non-resident holdings of Chilean peso bonds to a record $21.04B. This shift occurs as 10-year Treasury yields exceed 5%, a level reached only once before in nearly two decades. While some investors seek stability in Chile's fiscal discipline and mining revenues, others are turning to high-yield debt, such as a $1.1B junk bond sale led by Goldman Sachs for a Virginia data center. These divergent trends highlight a volatile bond market that continues to stall capital-intensive global projects.
Why it matters
High borrowing costs are impacting large-scale investments, including Tesla's $25B strategy and European renewable energy. In Europe, the Levelized Cost of Energy increased 80%, forcing Orsted and Repsol to lower their targets. This environment creates a divide between safe-haven shifts and high-risk corporate debt.
What is confirmed
- Non-resident holdings of Chilean peso bonds reached $21.04B.
- The 10-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5%.
Still unconfirmed
- Goldman Sachs is marketing $1.1B in high-yield bonds for a 76MW Virginia data center leased to CoreWeave for 15 years.
- The Levelized Cost of Energy in Europe rose 80%.
What to watch next
- Pricing results for the $1.1B CoreWeave-leased data center bonds on Wednesday
- Further shifts in non-resident holdings of Chilean bonds
- Changes in 10-year Treasury yield benchmarks
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10-Year Treasury Yield Exceeds 5% for Second Time in Nearly Two Decades
The 10-year Treasury yield has topped 5%, marking only the second time this has occurred in almost 20 years. This surge in borrowing costs is stalling global capital-intensive projects, including Tesla's strategy exceeding $25B and renewable energy investments in Europe. While the Nasdaq 100 and semiconductor sectors recently saw gains of 1.7% and 3.1% respectively, the broader bond market instability is pressuring national budgets and corporate spending. In Europe, the Levelized Cost of Energy has risen 80%, forcing firms like Repsol and Orsted to reduce their targets.
Why it matters
Rising bond yields increase the cost of debt for governments and corporations. This shift often triggers a valuation problem for the stock market even when the underlying economy remains strong. High yields specifically threaten sectors that rely on heavy upfront capital expenditure.
What is confirmed
- The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.004%.
- The 10-year Treasury yield topped 5% for the second time in almost 20 years.
Still unconfirmed
- Tesla has a capital strategy exceeding $25B.
What to watch next
- Further movements in the 10-year Treasury yield
- Changes to corporate capex plans from capital-intensive firms
- Official recession indicators for the 2026 U.S. economy
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Global Bond Market Volatility Hits 5% Yield Threshold
The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.004%, contributing to a 0.67% slide in Tesla shares to $363.76. This surge in borrowing costs is stalling capital-intensive sectors globally. In Europe, renewable energy investments are fracturing as Levelized Cost of Energy rises 80% and firms like Orsted and Repsol cut targets. While the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.7% and semiconductors climbed 3.1%, the broader bond market remains unstable, impacting national budgets and corporate capex plans including Tesla's $25B+ strategy.
Why it matters
Rising interest rates increase the cost of debt for governments and corporations. This creates a conflict between equity market gains in tech and the financial viability of infrastructure projects. Sustained high yields typically signal inflation fears or aggressive central bank policy.
What is confirmed
- The 10-year yield reached 5.004%.
- Tesla shares fell 0.67% to $363.76.
- The Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.7% in Thursday trading.
- Semiconductors surged 3.1%.
Still unconfirmed
- Orsted and Repsol have slashed targets due to 191bps spreads and an 80% increase in LCOE.
- Tesla is facing a 5% rate wall regarding its Robotaxi bets.
- Tesla has a capex plan exceeding $25B.
What to watch next
- Federal Reserve interest rate decision
- Further movement in the 10-year Treasury yield
- Updated target projections from European energy firms
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Global Bond Markets Face Pressure Amid Rising Energy Costs
The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Wednesday as oil prices and bond yields eased ahead of a Federal Reserve decision. Despite this short-term stability, high borrowing costs and inflation continue to strain national budgets. In the UK, Andy Burnham warns that the war in Iran is inflating gas and oil costs, complicating the upcoming Budget. This follows a period where US Treasury yields exceeded 4.5%, signaling broader instability in global bond markets.
Why it matters
Rising yields typically increase the cost of government borrowing and can trigger inflation. The intersection of geopolitical conflict in Iran and central bank policy creates volatility for international investors.
Still unconfirmed
- Andy Burnham claims the war in Iran is increasing the cost of gas and oil.
What to watch next
- The Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision
- The release of the UK Budget
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Oil prices and bond yields ease as Wall Street awaits Fed decision
Wall Street is holding steady with the S&P 500 rising 0.3% on Wednesday as oil prices and bond yields ease. This stability comes while markets wait for a Federal Reserve decision. In the UK, Andy Burnham describes the upcoming Budget as challenging because the war in Iran is pushing up the cost of gas and oil. These pressures follow a period of rising borrowing costs and inflation that strained national budgets and pushed US Treasury yields above 4.5%.
Why it matters
Global markets are reacting to oil-driven inflation and volatile bond yields. These factors increase borrowing costs for governments and individuals. High-yield dividend stocks remain vulnerable due to thin coverage ratios and eroding asset values.
What is confirmed
- The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Wednesday.
- Andy Burnham warned of a challenging Budget.
Still unconfirmed
- The war in Iran is driving up oil and gas prices.
- Oil prices and bond yields are easing.
What to watch next
- The Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision
- The release of the UK Budget
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Global Inflation and Bond Volatility Pressure UK Budget and US Mortgages
Rising inflation and bond market volatility are driving up borrowing costs and straining national budgets. In the US, 30-year mortgage purchase rates have reached 7.155% and refinance rates have hit 7.247%. Treasury yields have exceeded 4.5% as markets react to oil-driven inflation. In the UK, inflation has climbed to 3.1%, leading Andy Burnham to warn of difficult decisions regarding the Budget. Simultaneously, some high-yield dividend stocks are showing signs of instability due to eroding asset values and thin coverage ratios that cannot withstand further rate shifts.
Why it matters
This trend reflects a global struggle with inflationary pressures linked to Middle East instability and oil prices. Higher bond yields typically increase the cost of government debt and consumer loans. Investors are now hedging against potential growth slowdowns.
What is confirmed
- Treasury yields have topped 4.5%.
- Zillow reports 30-year purchase rates at 7.155% and refinance rates at 7.247%.
Still unconfirmed
- Six dividend stocks with yields up to 23% have eroding asset values and razor-thin coverage ratios.
What to watch next
- The upcoming UK Budget decisions
- Further movements in US Treasury yields
- Oil price shifts affecting inflation rates
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Oil-Driven Inflation Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher Amid Global Bond Rout
Mortgage rates have risen following a global bond rout and oil-driven inflation. Zillow reports the 30-year purchase rate at 7.155% and the refinance rate at 7.247%. This volatility follows a Treasury buyback reaction that pushed yields higher. While some Wall Street analysts believe rising bond yields will not derail the bull market, investment firm Amundi is purchasing two-year US Treasuries to hedge against a growth slowdown caused by oil prices. Treasury yields have topped 4.5% as markets react to these inflationary pressures.
Why it matters
High-net-worth investors previously shifted $170B into tax-aware long-short strategies to manage interest rate risks. This latest spike in mortgage costs compounds existing pressure on a property market already facing a 12-year high in available listings.
What is confirmed
- Zillow reports the 30-year purchase mortgage rate at 7.155% and the refinance rate at 7.247%.
- Treasury yields have exceeded 4.5%.
Still unconfirmed
- Amundi is buying two-year US Treasuries to hedge an oil-driven growth slowdown.
- Wall Street analysts claim rising bond yields will not derail the bull market.
- Oil-driven inflation and a Treasury buyback reaction pushed mortgage costs higher.
What to watch next
- Further shifts in 30-year mortgage rates as Treasury yields fluctuate
- Amundi's transition back to long duration assets
- Official inflation data linked to oil price volatility
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Wealthy Investors Shift to Tax-Aware Strategies Amid Inflation Pressures
High-net-worth investors are moving capital into tax-aware long-short strategies, with assets in these vehicles reaching $170B. This shift occurs as global markets struggle with inflation and interest rate risks. While some political figures suggest that easing tariffs on Canadian energy and resource exports could help lower U.S. inflation, the broader property market remains strained. Homeowners face a 12-year high in available listings as buyers demand discounts, compounding the pressure on international credit and property sectors already hit by developer insolvencies and mortgage constraints.
Why it matters
Global markets are reacting to a producer price index jump and crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. Traders currently price a 70 percent chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike. This environment is driving a search for tax-loss engineering and alternative asset protections.
What is confirmed
- Assets in tax-aware long-short strategies have reached $170B.
- Homes for sale are at a 12-year high.
Still unconfirmed
- Pierre Poilievre claims Canadian energy and resource exports could ease U.S. inflation if tariffs are eased.
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What to watch next
- Federal Reserve decision on interest rate hikes
- Changes to U.S. tariffs on Canadian resource exports
- Further developer insolvency reports in the international property sector
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Markets Price Fed Hike as Inflation and Oil Surge
Global financial markets are repricing inflation and interest rate risk following a producer price index jump and crude oil topping $100 per barrel. Traders now price a 70 percent chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike. This coincides with broader economic pressures across international credit and property sectors, including severe mortgage constraints in Vietnam and a major developer insolvency in Australia. Investors are grappling with tightening monetary policy expectations while commodities face upward pressure from geopolitical supply concerns.
Why it matters
Bond markets and credit systems are showing strain amid shifting monetary policies and escalating commodity prices. Recent developments highlight vulnerability in real estate financing and private credit transparency across multiple jurisdictions. The convergence of high energy costs and rising producer prices complicates central bank efforts to contain inflation without triggering broader economic instability.
What is confirmed
- Traders are pricing a 70 percent chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
- Crude oil has topped $100 per barrel.
Still unconfirmed
- Bankless co-host David Hoffman stated that the memecoin frenzy is about to be over.
What to watch next
- Federal Reserve official statements and interest rate decisions
- Subsequent producer price index and inflation releases
- Further movements in crude oil pricing and Middle East supply developments
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Global Debt Stress Spreads to Vietnam Mortgages and Private Credit
Global financial instability is manifesting in localized credit crises and valuation disputes. Vietnam mortgage costs have surged to 12-16%, causing a 36% drop in transactions and leaving banks with a $77B funding gap. Simultaneously, the A$3.4bn insolvency of Bathla has prompted Challenger to back ASIC's push for stricter private credit transparency and risk disclosures. These developments coincide with oil market volatility, as Brent crude reached $101 per barrel on Thursday morning due to Middle East supply concerns.
Why it matters
Rising yields and debt sustainability concerns are creating systemic pressure across different asset classes. The shift from general bond market volatility to specific banking gaps and insolvency events suggests a broadening crisis. This environment increases the risk of contagion between sovereign debt and private credit markets.
What is confirmed
- Vietnam mortgage costs have risen to 12-16%.
- Transactions in the Vietnamese mortgage market fell 36%.
- Vietnamese banks face a $77B funding gap.
- Bathla underwent an A$3.4bn insolvency.
Still unconfirmed
- Challenger supports ASIC's push for clearer private credit valuations and risk disclosures.
What to watch next
- ASIC's final decision on private credit transparency regulations
- Further regulatory actions by Vietnamese lenders to curb property exposure
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Global Bond Markets Signal Debt Sustainability Risks
Global bond markets are showing warning signs that extend beyond the United States, raising concerns about debt sustainability. Economists describe the situation as a growing perfect storm driven by accumulating debt and nervous market reactions. While some strategists view rising yields on medium and long-term bonds as buying opportunities after a volatile week, the overall trend suggests systemic instability. These market pressures coincide with localized financial strains, such as rising transport costs for students and broader economic volatility.
Why it matters
Bond yields serve as a benchmark for borrowing costs across the global economy. When yields rise sharply due to debt concerns, it increases the cost of servicing government and corporate loans. This can trigger a cycle of instability that affects stock markets and public spending.
What to watch next
- Central bank policy shifts regarding interest rates
- Official reports on global debt-to-GDP ratios
- Market reactions to upcoming national bond auctions
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Global Bond Market Strains and Economic Pressures Persist
Global bond markets continue to flash warning signs, extending far beyond the United States and driving deep concerns over debt sustainability. Economists warn of a growing perfect storm as debt piles up and markets react nervously. Meanwhile, some investors and strategists view rising yields on medium and long-term bonds as potential buying opportunities following a volatile week. Elsewhere, individual financial strains emerge across different sectors, including rising student living costs that force students like Eva Morgan to regularly skip university lectures due to mounting transport expenses.
Why it matters
Debt sustainability concerns remain at the forefront as global financial systems absorb rising yields. Market watchers are tracking how sovereign debt accumulation impacts broader economic stability across international borders.
What is confirmed
- Global bond markets are flashing warning signs extending beyond the United States, raising concerns over debt sustainability and a growing perfect storm.
- Some investors and strategists view recent yield rises on medium and long-term bonds as potential buying opportunities following a whirlwind week.
Still unconfirmed
- Eva Morgan, 20, regularly skips university lectures due to mounting transport costs driven by rising student living costs.
What to watch next
- Monitor medium and long-term bond yield trajectories.
- Evaluate international sovereign debt sustainability measures.
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Bond Market Warning Signs and Global Debt Concerns Mount
Bond markets are flashing warning signs globally, extending far beyond the United States and driving concerns over debt sustainability. Economists are warning about a growing perfect storm as debt piles up and markets spook. Meanwhile, some investors and strategists view the recent rise in yields on medium and long-term bonds as potential buying opportunities following a whirlwind week.
Why it matters
Global financial markets face mounting pressure as government debt levels accumulate and market participants react to shifting yields. Analysts are closely monitoring debt sustainability dashboards across multiple regions to determine which economies face the highest risks. The situation highlights broader anxieties about whether governments will address fiscal strains before a potential crash occurs.
What is confirmed
- Bond markets are experiencing warning signs that extend beyond the United States.
- Economists and analysts are warning about a perfect storm surrounding global debt sustainability and piling debt.
- Some investors and strategists view the recent rise in yields on medium and long-term bonds as buying opportunities following a whirlwind week.
Still unconfirmed
- Governments may fail to catch on to the risks of mounting debt before a crash occurs.
What to watch next
- Further movements in medium and long-term bond yields
- Additional assessments from economists regarding global debt sustainability dashboards
- Government responses to escalating debt levels and market spooking
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- The Washington Post — This is the big warning sign in the bond markets. It’s not just a U.S. problem.
- SMH.com.au — ‘Closer to the red line’: The perfect storm keeping economists awake at night
- ING Think — The debt sustainability dashboard: Who comes off worst?
- Reuters — NEWSLETTER: Is the world worried about the wrong debt?
- Monocle — As debt piles up and markets spook, will governments catch on before the crash?
- economictimes.indiatimes.com — AI has taken on a big challenge — it can detect warning signs of plasma instabilities & predict them before they disrupt the extreme conditions needed for fusion energy
- finance.yahoo.com — GoPro (GPRO) Trades its Camera Story for an AI Data Center One, and Investors Cheer
- www.dailymail.com — Apple is hosting its 'surprise and shine' event this week where it could unveil its foldable iPhone Ultra - here's how you can watch live
- www.cnbc.com — The bond market had a whirlwind week. Where these traders see buying opportunities
- www.dailymail.com — Salmonella warning for tiramisu, chocolate mousse and hollandaise sauce - top food safety expert says it's not just eggs that are risky amid growing outbreak
- inews.co.uk — One million pensioners to get £70 refund letter – what to do if you get one
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