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The 30-year US Treasury yield climbed to 5.59%, its highest level since 2002, drawing sharp criticism from economist Paul Krugman, who attacked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over rising long-term borrowing costs. The move is fueling debate about fiscal policy, inflation expectations and confidence in US debt markets.
- 210-year Treasury yield tops 5.3%, highest in 24 years●10-year Treasury yield climbs above 5.3% to a level not seen in 24 years
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note has climbed above 5.3%, a level last reached around 2001. The surge in long-term borrowing costs is drawing attention from investors, with reports noting the bond market has returned to turn-of-the-century conditions, raising concerns about pressure on mortgages, stocks and federal borrowing.
- 3Dow Jones Falls to 51,481.51 on Oil, Yields and Boeing Pressure●Dow Jones (DJIA) Falls to 51,481.51 as Oil, Yields and Boeing Weigh on Blue Chips
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 51,481.51, with blue chips pressured by rising oil prices, climbing Treasury yields and weakness in Boeing shares. Investors are weighing how higher energy costs and interest rates could affect corporate earnings and the broader market outlook in the sessions ahead.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that Iran is 'on its knees', in remarks aired on Fox News, framing Iran's economic position as severely weakened. The comment is drawing attention as a blunt characterization of Tehran's dire financial and political situation and its leverage in any negotiations with Washington.
- 5Bitcoin Funds Draw $2.5 Billion Despite Soaring Bond Yields●Bitcoin Funds Took In $2.5 Billion as the 10-Year Yield Hit 5.31%. Is Bitcoin Ignoring the Bond Market?
Bitcoin investment funds took in $2.5 billion in fresh inflows even as the US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.31%, a level that traditionally pressures risk assets. The development has sparked debate among analysts over whether Bitcoin is now decoupling from bond market dynamics and behaving more as an independent asset class.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew attention after likening chief executives who warn about artificial intelligence risks to the fictional cannibal Hannibal Lecter. The remark, reported by Fortune, is being read as a jab at tech leaders who publicise AI dangers, and has sparked criticism and debate about how officials talk about AI safety concerns.
- 7Calls Grow for Congress to Repay Borrowed Social Security Funds●When Will Congress Repay Social Security Money Taken Years Ago?
A question is being raised about whether Congress will ever repay the Social Security surplus funds it borrowed and spent over past decades, money long accounted for by special Treasury bonds. Critics argue the government owes beneficiaries a debt, while defenders note the bonds are legally binding obligations that will be honored as benefits are paid.
- 8America's debt at 250: gradually, then suddenly●America’s budget, the bond market and the national debt at 250: Gradually, then suddenly
Attention is turning to the United States' fiscal trajectory as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, with commentary warning that mounting national debt and budget deficits could pressure the bond market abruptly rather than gradually. The framing echoes the idea that fiscal crises build slowly and then arrive all at once, reigniting debate over Washington's borrowing habits.
- 9IRS Employees Accessed Celebrities' Tax Records, Report Finds●IRS Employees Looked at Celebrities’ Tax Records, Report Says
A Treasury Department report found that IRS employees improperly accessed the tax records of celebrities, according to the Wall Street Journal. The disclosure raises fresh concerns about privacy safeguards at the tax agency and how often taxpayer data is browsed without authorization. The report is drawing attention to accountability measures and potential discipline for those involved.
- 10US launches new Defaulted Loans Support Center●New Defaulted Loans Support Center launched by U.S. Departments of Education/Treasury
The U.S. Departments of Education and the Treasury have launched a new Defaulted Loans Support Center. The initiative is aimed at helping borrowers whose federal student loans have gone into default, giving them a single point of contact for repayment options and assistance. The announcement was reported by regional news outlets, though details on services and eligibility have not yet been widely covered.
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Intesa Sanpaolo has raised its offer for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and issued an ultimatum, calling on shareholders to reject the strategic plan presented by MPS chief executive Luigi Lovaglio. The move escalates the standoff over the future of the Tuscan bank, and Italian media and investors are closely watching how MPS shareholders and the Treasury will respond to the higher bid.
- 12Korean Retail Investors Shift to Short-Term Treasury ETFs●Korean Retail Investors Pivot to Ultra-Short Treasury and Dividend ETFs as SGOV Tops Net Buying
South Korean retail investors are rotating into ultra-short-term US Treasury ETFs and dividend-focused funds, with the SGOV ETF, which tracks short-duration Treasury bills, topping their net-buying lists. The shift suggests growing appetite for low-risk, yield-bearing assets over speculative equities, reflecting caution about market volatility and interest in steady income returns.