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revolver.newsThe State Department is evaluating authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to require bonds from visa applicants likely to become a public charge. Officials said the measure would give applicants with resources another option to demonstrate self-sufficiency.
news.sky.comThe Government Pension Investment Fund could purchase up to ¥12.3 trillion in additional Japanese government bonds if it raises domestic bond holdings to the upper end of its allocation band. The projection comes from Societe Generale and follows a call by the finance minister fo…
The Giants chose the 6-foot-5 outfielder in the third round on Saturday. Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases during the 2026 season at Rutgers.
benzinga.comJPMorgan is testing AI agents that independently shift investments between stocks and bonds based on market conditions. Twenty-year backtests showed the top model outperforming a traditional 60/40 portfolio by 0.7 percentage points annually with lower volatility.
theiranproject.comOil prices increased while global stocks and bond prices declined after the United States ended a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Investors moved away from risk assets following the announcement.
zerohedge.comAmazon will issue new bonds to fund AI infrastructure costs. The move follows Alphabet's large equity offering and comes as other tech firms adjust financing for data centers.
aws.amazon.comAmazon sold another $25 billion in bonds. The sale follows earlier credit pressure in the hyperscaler sector during late 2025 and March 2026.
wallstreetexaminer.comThe Treasury will auction $58 billion of 3-year notes, $39 billion of reopened 10-year notes, and $22 billion of reopened 30-year bonds between July 7 and July 9. All three offerings settle on July 15.
zerohedge.comJapanese investors sold overseas bonds and stocks while foreign investors reduced holdings of Japanese securities during the week ending June 27. Data showed net outflows across both bond and equity markets.
bbc.co.ukSupporters from roughly one-quarter of qualifying countries encountered travel bans, visa restrictions, or high refusal rates when trying to reach the co-host nations. FIFA secured a waiver for ticket holders from five African countries after the U.S. introduced visa bonds of up…
teslarati.comEuropean authorities formally recognized India’s sovereign debt clearinghouse as a permitted trading counterparty. The step eases bond trading for Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas in India.
nypost.comLocal firms raised 20.14 trillion won through stock and bond sales last month. The total declined from April as corporate bond issuance dropped sharply while stock sales increased.
valuewalk.comJapanese investors purchased ¥199.7 billion in foreign bonds and ¥426.8 billion in foreign stocks during the week ended June 20. Foreign investors sold ¥1,057.3 billion of Japanese bonds while buying ¥479.4 billion of Japanese stocks.
ibtimes.co.ukThe Interior Department announced reductions in bonding requirements, methane rules, and leasing timelines on June 23. The changes aim to lower costs for drillers on federal lands. Industry executives surveyed by the Dallas Fed showed limited plans to increase activity.
CoinDeskSpaceX lost over $600 billion in market value after announcing plans to sell at least $20 billion in bonds to fund AI expansion. Bitcoin declined less than 1 percent during the same period.
The IndependentThe 10-year yield on UK government bonds increased 0.05 percentage points to 4.81 percent on Friday morning. The move followed Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election win and the release of higher-than-expected government borrowing data for May.
quantifiedstrategies.comUK government bonds declined amid higher oil prices and political uncertainty following Andy Burnham's by-election victory.
The June 15 sale drew $85 billion in orders and ranks as the second-largest U.S. high-grade bond deal of 2026. Five other technology companies have raised $132 billion in similar debt this year.
news.google.comA memorandum of understanding and restored oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz lowered prices and supported gains in U.S. stocks and bonds. The dollar rose against the yen, pressuring gold and bitcoin prices lower.
etftrends.comOne batch of bonds backed by state payments from tobacco company legal settlements has entered default. The securities were issued more than two decades ago.
New York PostA poll of 2,000 U.S. adults caring for both children and aging parents shows widespread reports of renewed family bonds alongside high rates of burnout and missed medical appointments.
france24.comA proposed agreement to end hostilities between the United States and Iran was announced. Equities and bond traders saw relief while prediction markets faced new uncertainty.
thenextweb.comThe chipmaker will issue a seven-part offering with maturities from two to 30 years. Strong demand pushed the size above an initial $20 billion target.
DSI Holding GmbH priced a EUR 50 million tap issue of senior secured bonds at 99.50 percent of nominal value. The proceeds will partly finance the purchase of a post-tensioning and concrete services provider. Settlement depends on bondholder approval through a written procedure.
qz.comThe Japanese steelmaker sold ¥90 billion in yen-denominated bonds, its first straight-bond offering since completing the roughly ¥2 trillion purchase of U.S. Steel in June 2025. The 10-year tranche carried a 3.202% coupon, the highest in about 30 years.
The company signed new contracts to install tracks and systems on the high-speed rail project. Municipal bonds tied to the line have traded at steep discounts.
swissinfo.chThe Swiss specialty chemicals company issued the unsecured bonds through its Luxembourg subsidiary with a 4.125% coupon. Settlement is scheduled for 12 June 2026.
3dprintingindustry.comA research paper published on 31 May 2026 examines how specific particle interactions determine stability levels in disordered solids. The work spans materials from marginally stable to ultra-stable states.
BloombergU.S. government bonds are set to post their best weekly performance since the start of the U.S. war on Iran. The gains coincide with falling oil prices linked to expectations of an agreement to end the conflict.
cointelegraph.comU.S. stocks, bonds, and oil prices rose following reports of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin remained below $73,000 while other cryptocurrency markets also faced downward pressure.
pymnts.comEuropean banks have issued Additional Tier 1 bonds with extended call dates at the fastest pace on record. The sales reflect banks' efforts to meet regulatory capital requirements under current market conditions.
Japan TimesNippon Life Insurance recorded a ¥70 billion impairment loss on Japanese government bonds for the year ended March 31. The charge is the company's first since the Bank of Japan began raising interest rates in March 2024.
japantoday.comPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government will issue new deficit financing bonds to fund an extra budget. Bond issuance will not rise on a calendar-year basis.
CoinDeskBitcoin ended a 142-day stretch of underperformance versus the S&P 500 in early May. An investor who previously led portfolio management at Credit Suisse said the cryptocurrency may now enter a phase of outperformance against stocks, bonds, and gold.
ibtimes.co.ukYields on long-dated British government bonds began the week at their highest level in nearly 30 years. Market data now indicate they are positioned for their steepest single-week decline since 2023.
marketwatch.comYields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds have climbed to levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Economist Chris Martenson stated that global oil supply has declined by 13 million barrels per day.
jns.orgThe Czech Republic is increasing the availability of state retail bonds after public purchases exceeded the equivalent of $1 billion within one week of the program's launch. Officials are responding to the level of interest shown by individual buyers.
bloombergquint.comFidelity Investments Canada ULC announced the launch of four new mutual funds and corresponding ETF series plus one new ETF Fund. The products provide exposure to emerging markets, global value equities, alternative bonds, multi-alternative strategies, and Canadian equities. Trad…
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond reached about 5.2 percent on May 19. Yields on bonds of all durations have risen as investors sell fixed-income securities amid higher inflation.
ibtimes.co.ukBorrowers have issued debt in Europe at the fastest pace on record. The activity comes as companies and governments seek to secure funding before possible interest rate increases.
theconversation.comUK government bonds posted gains after political developments reduced investor uncertainty. Markets responded to signals from leadership changes and policy continuity.
BenzingaA report from Cerulli Associates estimates that roughly 1.6 million U.S. households hold at least $10 million in investable assets. The figure excludes primary residences and measures liquid holdings such as stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts.
CoinDeskStandard Chartered analysts estimate that tokenized assets on public blockchains could reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028. The projection includes stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets such as bonds and funds.
Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni said Treasury yields may reach about 5 percent in the coming weeks. He added that the peak would create buying opportunities for both stocks and bonds.
marketwatch.comYields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached their highest level since 2007. Equity markets remained near record highs despite the move in yields.
pakistantoday.com.pkOil prices rose and global bonds moved higher on Monday as tensions in the Middle East increased. Brent crude reached its highest level in nearly two weeks before easing after reports of ongoing talks.
newsbtc.comJapanese investors hold about $1 trillion in U.S. Treasuries. Rising JGB yields and expected Bank of Japan rate hikes are drawing funds back home. Weak demand at recent Treasury auctions has pushed long-term yields higher.
english.radio.czA study published in Science describes a chemical method that selectively adds nitrogen to specific carbon-hydrogen bonds. The technique uses common chemical feedstocks and targets late-stage construction of carbon-nitrogen bonds.
japantimes.co.jpJapanese investors hold about $1 trillion in U.S. Treasury bonds. Rising Japanese government bond yields and expected Bank of Japan rate increases are drawing capital back to domestic markets. U.S. Treasury auctions have shown weaker demand in recent weeks.
South China Morning PostThe incoming chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company said the operator will consider issuing bonds and propose tax concessions to attract businesses. The company will start with a HK$10 billion government injection.
marketwatch.comLonger-term Treasury yields increased on May 17, 2026, as investors sold bonds. The 30-year yield reached its highest level since 2007.
Nbc NewsGovernment bonds around the world sold off sharply on Friday while oil prices jumped more than 4 percent. The moves followed developments related to the Iran war, politics and trade talks. U.S. stocks fell in early trading with the S&P 500 down 1 percent.
thenation.comTwo new financial disclosure forms released Thursday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics detail President Trump's securities trades from the first three months of 2026. The reports list purchases in major technology and financial firms as well as municipal bonds, with values…
EuronewsThe U.S. State Department will exempt supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who bought official FIFA tickets from paying bonds of up to $15,000. The waiver comes after the requirement was imposed last year on travelers from about 50 countries with…
CoinDeskPresident Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026, praising Xi as a "great leader" while the two discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan. The U.S. Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a 5% yield for the first time since 2007. The summit occurs amid ris…
rte.ieThe producer price index recorded its largest increase since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, data released on May 14, 2026 showed. The figures emerged hours before the U.S. Treasury conducted a $25 billion auction the same day. Financial Times reported the sequence of events.
Washington ExaminerThe State Department announced Wednesday it is waiving bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 for citizens of Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who purchased FIFA World Cup tickets by April 15 and opted into the priority scheduling system. The move follows months of discu…
financialexpress.comThe Treasury Department auctioned 30-year bonds at a high yield of 5.046 percent Wednesday, up from 4.876 percent at the previous sale. The bid-to-cover ratio slipped to 2.30 from 2.39, while indirect bidders increased their share. When-issued trading had pointed to a yield of 5.…
The IndependentThe State Department confirmed Wednesday it is waiving bonds of up to $15,000 for foreign fans from 50 nations who have purchased tickets and joined the FIFA Pass system. The requirement, imposed last year on countries with high visa overstay rates, had affected an estimated 250…
thestreet.comWells Fargo & Co. is offering investment-grade bonds in as many as three parts. The move comes one month after the bank reported weaker-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2026. The bank posted those results for Q1 of 2026.