Markets
Cross-asset market coverage — indices, macro flows and economic data driving global markets
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US Treasury 2-Year Note Auction Draws Strong Demand at 4.315%
The U.S. Treasury sold $69 billion of 2-year notes at a high yield of 4.315%, with demand metrics pointing to…
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NATO Defense Spending 2025: Belgium and Denmark Lead Surge
NATO’s European members and Canada lifted defense spending by 20% in 2025, marking the alliance’s biggest buildup in a decade.…
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Germany Business Sentiment Rises to 86.6 in July as Expectations Rebound
Germany business sentiment improved more than expected in July, with the Ifo business climate index rising to 86.6. The jump…
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US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes Lift Markets Despite Strait of Hormuz Disruption
A renewed push for a US-Iran pause in military strikes is lifting risk assets and pressuring oil, but shipping data…
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Rotterdam Nighttime Exclusion Zone Targets De Esch Disorder
Rotterdam has imposed a three-month nighttime exclusion zone in De Esch after years of street racing, drug use and intimidation.…
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US-Iran Headlines, German IFO and Durable Goods Set Market Tone
Markets are centering on US-Iran de-escalation signals, with Germany’s IFO index and US durable goods orders offering secondary economic cues.…
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Hawaii Bribery Indictment: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Charged in 12-Count Case
Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke has been indicted in a 12-count bribery case tied to 2022 COVID-19 testing contracts. The…
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Arizona State University Launches Content Creation Degree for the Creator Economy
Arizona State University is introducing a Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation focused on audience growth, branding and platform strategy.…
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France Heat Wave Death Toll Hits 5,764 in Early Summer Surge
France estimates 5,764 excess deaths during the June 17 to July 2 heat wave, with the heaviest impact falling on…
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Belgium Travel Advisory Remains at Level 2 as U.S. Flags Terrorism and Crime Risks
The U.S. has kept Belgium at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, while sharpening warnings on terrorism, street crime, and protest-related…