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U.S. Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields Surge

Stocks fell as the 10-year Treasury yield jumped back over 5% to the highest level since 2007.

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Ten-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 19-Year High Amid Broad Bonds Selloff

The 10-year benchmark, which has a broad impact on borrowing costs across the economy, rose as high as 5.14%, an intraday level last seen in July 2007.

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Fed's Barr Says More Rate Hikes Likely Needed to Return Inflation to Target

Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said the economy has experienced a series of shocks over the past year and a half that has contributed to upward price pressures.

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Iran's President Says Open to Talks but Won't Bow to U.S.

Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the U.N. a day after U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks and hours after a deadly attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Energy Secretary Hints at Voluntary Cap on Diesel Exports, Rather Than Ban

The oil industry is warning that a ban risks creating unintended consequences that would throttle fuel supplies.

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Dollar Jumps to 8-Week High on Fed Rate-Hike Bets

The U.S. dollar rose to its highest level since late July against a basket of currencies Wednesday as markets bet on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates further.

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Oil Prices Rebound Amid Persistent Middle East Supply Risks

Oil prices rose as investors weighed the prospect of improved Saudi export flows and U.S.-Iran diplomacy against the potential for further disruptions.

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The Global Fuel Crisis Is Driving Up the Costs of Home Heating Oil, Too

Homes in the Northeast and Alaska are especially dependent on heating oil in winter.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Unexpected Build

Commercial crude oil stocks rose by 3 million barrels last week. Analysts had expected crude stocks to fall by 500,000 barrels.

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Global Economy Stronger Than Expected, But Threats Mount, OECD Says

A lengthy conflict in the Middle East in combination with other headwinds could take a big toll on activity around the world, the Paris-based research body said.

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U.S. Regulators Plan Major Move to Speed Authorizations of Vapes, Tobacco Pouches

The move comes despite lawmakers voicing concern about recent flavor approvals.

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Business Surveys Point to Surprise Pickup for Eurozone

Eurozone business activity rose in September at its fastest pace in almost three-and-a-half years.

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AI Cycle Set to Offset Energy Hit for Asia Economies

S&P raised its baseline projection for Asia's 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6%, but noted that projections for strong growth this year and next don't mask the challenges.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 23, 2026 17:00 ET (21:00 GMT)