Treasury Yields Fall as Democrats Take Control of Congress
U.S. financial markets rally and gold prices surge following a Democratic sweep of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
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U.S. financial markets rally and gold prices surge following a Democratic sweep of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
ADP reports that private-sector employment in the United States increased by 86,000 jobs in October, exceeding initial expectations.
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U.S. consumer confidence has risen for the first time in four months, hitting 91.7 in October as gas prices eased.
US consumer sentiment has slipped to a five-month low amid persistent cost-of-living frustrations and rising inflation concerns.
US weekly jobless claims fall to 194,000, bringing filings near the lowest levels recorded since the 1960s.
The US services sector experienced a slowdown in September 2026, while price indicators surged to a four-year high.
US manufacturing expands at 54.5% in September 2026 as input prices climb and gold reaches $4,158.
Global markets react to a fading bond selloff and cooling oil prices as US consumer sentiment drops to a four-month low.
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Market volatility spikes as Treasury Secretary Bessent considers using the $1 trillion Treasury General Account for bond buybacks.
The United States is intensifying economic confrontations, targeting both geopolitical adversaries and close allies through new trade and financial battles.
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U.S. pending home sales plummeted in June as soaring mortgage rates and record-high prices create a tepid real estate market.