5% Treasury yields mean America’s debt bill just got a lot bigger
Treasury yields haven’t been this high in years — and the fiscal math gets uglier the longer they stay there. Source:MarketWatch
This BlackRock strategist opposes a Fed hike. Here are the funds she recommends.
Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, of BlackRock, recommends investors stay invested in the artificialintelligence sector but broaden into themes like quality and healthcare.…
‘I am drowning in debt’: I have $125,000 in credit-card debt. Will $9,000 in disability income affect my bankruptcy?
“I racked up this debt to cover my living expenses for two years without an income stream.” Source:MarketWatch
What history says about longer-term bond yields after the first Fed hike
If the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates in an effort to slow down the rapid rise in longerterm yields, history shows it probably won’t be a success.…
These 4 stocks could benefit most from a $3.2 trillion semiconductor opportunity
A BofA analyst expects the semiconductor market to reach $3.2 trillion by the end of the decade, shrugging off fears of an AI slowdown. Source:MarketWatch
Inflation killed the penny. Now it’s coming for your dollar.
Congress congratulated itself for solving the penny problem, but what about the source of the problem — inflation? Source:MarketWatch
2 charts showing how oil is becoming the global market’s biggest wild card
Oil is increasingly calling the tune in global markets as rising energy prices make investors nervous. Source:MarketWatch
Why a Federal Reserve rate hike could be a ‘rare win’ for your retirement money
There may be better savings yields, but beware rising creditcard rates Source:MarketWatch
Top Senate Republican floats a diesel export ban as prices soar. It might not work.
With diesel prices hitting a record $6.27 a gallon, Washington is talking about a maneuver that could ultimately make matters worse. Source:MarketWatch
Oracle’s stock falls for the fifth day in a row — missing out on the AI bounce
Chip stocks linked to OpenAI rebounded a bit on Tuesday, but Oracle shares extended their losses. Source:MarketWatch
Dow clinches its worst September start since 2008 as history repeats itself
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday posted its worst performance during the first 10 days of September since 2008. Source:MarketWatch
SpaceX’s Starship is finally set for orbit. A lot is riding on its success.
Next week, SpaceX plans for Starship to complete six orbits of the Earth during a nearly 10hour flight. Source:MarketWatch