10-Year Treasury Yield Nears 20-Month High Amid Hawkish Fed Signals and Economic Surge
On August 21, 2026, the 10-year US Treasury yield (DGS10) surged to 4.74%, approaching a 20-month peak.
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Fed Officials Signal Possible Rate Hikes as Treasury Buybacks Fail to Curb Yields
On August 20, 2026, markets reacted sharply to the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes and the U.S. Treasury's expanded buyback program.
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Why the Fed Funds Rate Stays Steady at 3.63% Amid Mixed Inflation and Labor Signals
The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.63% in July 2026 reflects a cautious stance amid mixed economic signals.
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July’s Sharp Drop in U.S. Housing Starts Signals Lingering Headwinds for Builders and the Economy
Housing starts in the U.S. unexpectedly fell by a steep 12.4% in July 2026 to an annualized rate of 1.239 million units, far below market forecasts.
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July’s Mixed U.S. Data and FOMC Minutes Loom Over Bitcoin’s Next Move
Bitcoin’s price action this week reflects the tug-of-war between softer U.S. economic data and persistent inflation risks.
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Consumer Caution Returns: August 2026 University of Michigan Sentiment Drops Sharply Amid Inflation Fears
On August 14, 2026, the University of Michigan released its preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index for August, showing a notable decline to 51 from July's 55.2
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July FOMC Minutes Reveal Hawkish Undercurrent Despite Soft Inflation and Job Data
On August 19, 2026, the Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting minutes highlighted a notable divide within the committee, with three dissenters pushing for a rate
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