Trump requests the Supreme Court to stop bond hearings for ICE detainees
A legal dispute before the Supreme Court could influence public safety by potentially complicating the federal government’s ability to keep certain noncitizens with criminal records in detention during long deportation proceedings. This situation arises from a case involving a Dominican man with four criminal convictions, known only as D.C., who is currently fighting his removal […]
The Conclusion of Fear-Mongering About Greenland and the Bond Market
The Weekly Wrap: Greenland Is Ours! Happy Friday, everyone! This week, it seems the U.S. has effectively claimed Greenland. Take that, all you persistent naysayers! The bond market, feeling a bit ignored amid the buzz about AI doom, decided to shine bright, climbing to a notable five percent before seemingly taking off on its own. […]
Dow drops for a third consecutive day as bond yields reach new highs: Current updates
Traders are active on the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 14, 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its third consecutive drop on Thursday, influenced heavily by Treasury yields which are at their highest levels in decades, impacting the more cyclical segments of the market. The 30-stock index decreased by 161.61 […]
Who is in Charge of the Bond Market?
What’s Really Driving Bond Yields Higher? The bond market seems to be experiencing a newfound respect. Traders are increasingly viewed in the light that Ed Yardeni discussed years ago, as “bond vigilantes” cautioning against excessive government borrowing. The notion that James Carville famously expressed—where everyone feels trepidation about the bond market—has returned to relevance. So, […]
New Zealand Dollar remains stable as lower US bond yields put pressure on USD
The NZD/USD currency pair is finding it hard to build on the slight recovery it saw the previous day, slipping a bit during the Asian session on Friday. That said, the spot prices remain above their lowest point since July 9, which was reached on Wednesday, and they’re hovering around 0.5730—showing little change for the […]
Bread and Circuses: Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Proposal Triggers Bond Market Instability and Concerns Over Inflation
Trump Proposes Cash Dividends if GOP Wins Midterms On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump revealed an ambitious plan: if the GOP secures victories in the upcoming midterm elections, he proposed distributing over a trillion dollars to voters as “dividends.” This announcement has prompted concern from various quarters, even among some Republicans, about the possible repercussions […]
Supreme Court dismisses case on bond hearings for noncitizens following Hochul’s pardon
Judge Criticized for Releasing MS-13 Suspect in California James Percival, general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, has voiced concerns over what he describes as an “epidemic of judicial activism.” This comment follows a federal judge’s decision in California to release an MS-13 murder suspect. Percival contends that those accused of murder should stay […]
Scott Bessent: U.S. Bond Market is the Top Performer Globally
U.S. Bond Market Performance Under Trump During a recent event hosted by Breitbart News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the U.S. bond market under President Donald Trump as the “best performing in the world,” with inflation expectations remaining “flat to down.” In a conversation with Breitbart News Finance and Economics Editor John Carney, Bessent, who […]
Treasury bond yields remain close to several-year peaks due to concerns about inflation
Financial Market Developments Yields on U.S. Treasurys remained at elevated levels on Wednesday, with the global bond market facing a sell-off. This drop in bond prices is largely attributed to worries about energy costs sustaining high inflation and the weight of government debt. In the early afternoon on Wednesday, the yield on the benchmark 10-year […]
Lyft driver stabbing suspect’s bond request rejected due to claimed mental health issues
A woman in South Carolina has been accused of stabbing her Lyft driver 11 times before stealing his vehicle, and she was denied bail on Friday. Her attorney argued that she was undergoing a severe mental health crisis at the time of the incident. Naziyha Weatherall faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, related […]