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A selloff in United States and European government bonds is deepening, according to the Wall Street Journal. Falling bond prices mean rising yields, raising borrowing costs for governments and companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Investors are watching closely for signs of whether the move reflects inflation worries, heavy debt issuance or shifting expectations about central bank policy.
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Bank lending to eurozone businesses fell sharply in August, dropping to roughly half its previous level, according to the Wall Street Journal. The steep slowdown in credit to companies points to tightening financial conditions in the euro area and will add to concerns about weakening business investment and economic growth across the currency bloc.
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The Federal Reserve is being credited, in a Financial Times commentary, with prioritising ordinary households and small businesses over financial markets. The piece argues this marks a departure from the central bank's usual pattern of acting to protect Wall Street first, and is drawing attention to how monetary policy choices weigh Main Street against investors.
- 4Spanish Inflation Hits Three-And-a-Half Year HighβSpanish Inflation Climbs to Three-And-a-Half Year High https://www.wsj.com/economy/spanish-inflation-climbs-to-three-and
Inflation in Spain has risen to its highest level in three and a half years, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The surge adds to concerns about mounting price pressures across the eurozone, with economists watching whether the European Central Bank will respond to accelerating consumer prices in the region.
- 5Federal Reserve Staffer Removed Sensitive Files Before RetiringβΌFederal Reserve Staffer Removed Sensitive Files Before Retiring, Report Finds
A Wall Street Journal report finds that a Federal Reserve staff member removed sensitive files before retiring, according to an internal review. The incident raises fresh questions about information security and oversight at the US central bank. Details about the nature of the files and any consequences for the employee remain limited.
- 6Goldman Sachs Board Weighs Naming John Waldron Next CEOβGoldman's Board Has Discussed a Plan to Name John Waldron as Its Next CEO https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/goldmans-b
Goldman Sachs' board has discussed a plan to name John Waldron, currently president and chief operating officer, as the bank's next chief executive, according to the Wall Street Journal. The reported succession planning has drawn attention across financial circles, as it signals the likely successor to David Solomon at one of Wall Street's most powerful banks.
- 7Wall Street Giant Warns AI Agents Could Spark New Bank RunβWall Street Giant Warns AI Agents Could Trigger a New Kind of Bank Run
A major Wall Street firm is warning that AI agents could trigger a new kind of bank run. The concern is that autonomous AI systems moving money at machine speed could withdraw funds from banks far faster than humans ever could, potentially overwhelming institutions before regulators or humans can react. The warning is drawing attention across finance and technology circles as banks and policymakers weigh how autonomous AI might destabilize financial systems.
- 8Wall Street Banks Set to Report Q2 Earnings Next WeekβTop Wall Street Banks Kick Off Q2 Earnings Next Week β Here's What Analysts Expect
Major Wall Street banks are scheduled to begin reporting second-quarter earnings next week, opening the latest corporate earnings season. Analysts have published expectations for the results, and investors will be watching trading revenues, interest income and any guidance on loan performance. The reports are widely seen as a barometer for the broader US financial sector and the health of the economy.
- 9Jamie Dimon lays out plan for Western revival in WSJ op-edβJamie Dimon: A Plan for the Western World's Revival https://www.wsj.com/opinion/jamie-dimon-a-plan-for-the-western-world
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has published a Wall Street Journal opinion piece outlining what he calls a plan for reviving the Western world. The essay addresses economic and political challenges facing Western nations, drawing on Dimon's position as one of the most prominent voices in global finance. His policy arguments routinely spark debate given his influence over banking and markets.
- 10Morgan Stanley Leaks Investment-Bank Deal List in Email ErrorβΌMorgan Stanley Investment-Bank Deal List Leaked in Email Misfire
An email misfire at Morgan Stanley reportedly exposed a list of investment-bank deals. The bank, which has faced regulatory scrutiny before over how employees communicate sensitive client information, now has another internal communications lapse to contend with. Readers on finance forums are discussing the incident and what it says about information-handling practices at major Wall Street firms.
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Goldman Sachs is reported to be enjoying a sharp rise in fees from its hedge fund business, according to a Financial Times report on what it calls the bank's hedge fund fee bonanza. The item suggests the Wall Street bank is extracting strong revenues from hedge fund clients, though the full details behind the gains remain sparse in the available reporting.
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Jefferies reported record equities revenue that cushioned weaker results in its asset management business. The investment bank's trading performance helped offset the slump elsewhere, drawing attention from markets watchers assessing how Wall Street firms are faring amid uneven conditions across business lines.
- 13Bank of America sets 33% target on surging quantum stockβBank of America makes fresh 33% call on surging quantum stock
Bank of America has issued a fresh price target implying roughly 33% upside on a quantum computing stock that has been rallying sharply. The call adds to growing Wall Street attention on quantum computing names, which have surged on optimism about commercial progress in the technology. Investors are watching whether analyst endorsements can sustain momentum in the volatile sector.
- 14WSJ Rounds Up Financial Services Market TalkβΌFinancial Services Roundup: Market Talk https://www.wsj.com/business/financial-services-roundup-market-talk-593bb66d?mod
The Wall Street Journal published its latest Financial Services Roundup, a recurring Market Talk feature collecting the day's notable commentary on finance, markets and banking. The roundup distills analyst and trader remarks into short items for busy financial professionals, and circulates via the paper's markets feed.
- 15Reassessing Jewish immigrant bankers' role in American financeβΌCredit where it's due: Jewish immigrant bankers and American finance
A new essay examines the contributions of Jewish immigrant bankers to the development of American finance, arguing they have not received adequate recognition for building the country's credit and banking systems. The piece revisits the careers of immigrant financiers who helped shape Wall Street and underscores ongoing debates about how financial history is remembered and credited.
- 16High-Yield Savings Rates Reach Up to 4.50%βΌToday's High-Yield Savings Rates for September 29, 2026: Up to 4.50%
Savings rates published for September 29, 2026 show high-yield accounts offering up to 4.50% annual percentage yield, according to a Wall Street Journal roundup. The report tracks the top rates available to depositors, giving savers a benchmark as banks continue adjusting yields in response to prevailing interest rate conditions.
- 17CD Rates on September 29, 2026: Top APYs Hit 4.15% to 5.00%βΌTodayβs CD Rates for September 29, 2026: Highest APYs Range From 4.15% to 5.00%
The highest certificate of deposit annual percentage yields on offer for September 29, 2026 range from 4.15% to 5.00%, according to a rate roundup published by The Wall Street Journal. Savers comparing CDs can still find returns near 5% at leading institutions, though rates vary widely between banks and terms. The figures come as deposit rates remain elevated but gradually drift lower from recent peaks.
- 18JPMorgan's market intelligence desk turns bullish on tech stocksβJPMorgan market intelligence desk goes bullish on tech stocks
JPMorgan's market intelligence desk has shifted to a bullish stance on technology stocks, according to the bank's published commentary. The call comes as investors weigh whether the sector's rally can continue, and it adds a notable voice on Wall Street to the optimistic side of the debate over tech valuations and earnings momentum.