Wall Street Rallies as Waller’s Conditional Rate View Eases Immediate Hike Fears
US stocks rose broadly after a Federal Reserve governor outlined conditions for holding rates steady, easing pressure from the recent global bond sell-off.
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Global Bond Yields Retreat from Multiyear Peaks as Oil and Rate Fears Ease
Government bond yields retreated from recent peaks as softer oil prices and reduced rate-hike expectations gave global fixed-income markets temporary relief.
Germany’s IT Vacancy Decline Masks Persistent Skills and Competitiveness Gaps
Germany’s IT vacancies have fallen sharply from their 2023 peak, yet employers continue to face structural hiring difficulties and growing offshore competition.
Australian Dollar Holds Near 13-Year High Against Kiwi as Rate Paths Diverge
The Australian dollar remained close to a 13-year peak against New Zealand’s currency as investors reassessed the two central banks’ policy trajectories.
Gold Reclaims US$4,400 as Rate-Cut Expectations Weaken the Dollar
Gold moved back above US$4,400 an ounce as investors weighed US labour data, interest-rate expectations and renewed demand for portfolio protection.
Uber and Wayve Begin Supervised Autonomous Ride Service Across London
Uber and Wayve have introduced supervised autonomous rides across London, marking a commercial test of British-built driving technology on a major platform.
UK Property Funds Face Renewed Scrutiny Over Redemption and Liquidity Mismatch
A UK regulatory analysis has renewed attention on the liquidity mismatch in property funds, where redemption promises can exceed assets available for rapid sale.
OneStream Extends FedRAMP High Coverage to AI Forecasting and Model Development
OneStream has added its SensibleAI forecasting and development tools to its FedRAMP High authorisation for sensitive US government finance workloads.
US Debt Above US$40 Trillion Deepens Fiscal and Bond-Market Pressure
United States debt has exceeded US$40 trillion, sharpening concern over interest costs, bond yields and the absence of a durable fiscal correction.
Berkshire Deepens Technology and Japan Exposure as Abel Maps the Next Investment Era
Berkshire Hathaway is broadening its long-term opportunity set across technology, Japan and power infrastructure under chief executive Greg Abel.