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Municipal bonds offer attractive yields as 2026 gains support demand
Municipal bonds continue to draw investors seeking tax-exempt income and portfolio stability after a strong first half of 2026. Market strategists say yields remain appealing for the rest of the ...
MSRB sets FY2027 budget vote and board elections for July meeting
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is scheduled to hold its final quarterly meeting of fiscal year 2026 in Washington, D.C., on July 22-23. The agenda includes a vote on the proposed FY2027 ...
U.S. Senate weighs Clayton nomination after contentious intelligence hearing
Jay Clayton faces Senate scrutiny as lawmakers consider his nomination to lead U.S. national intelligence amid questions about election integrity comments and his record as a federal prosecutor. ...
U.S. foster care agencies expand Trump Accounts as access and benefit rules draw scrutiny
States are beginning to use Trump Accounts for children in foster care as policymakers seek to give young people leaving the system a stronger financial cushion in adulthood. The rollout is ...
U.S. states face highest living costs in 2026 ranking
Inflation is running at its highest level in three years, sharpening cost pressures for households and complicating hiring decisions for employers across the United States. CNBC's 2026 America's ...
PepsiCo beats revenue estimates, keeps 2026 outlook amid tighter U.S. consumer budgets
PepsiCo posts stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenue as demand improves for salty snacks in the U.S. and remains resilient for zero sugar sodas. The company maintains its annual forecast ...
AT&T faces Starlink disruption risk, Wells Fargo starts coverage underweight
Competitive pressure in U.S. telecommunications is intensifying as satellite broadband and wireless alternatives challenge established carriers. AT&T faces added scrutiny after Wells Fargo said ...
Midwestern states dominate U.S. housing affordability ranking
High mortgage rates, elevated home prices and inflation continue to strain housing affordability across the U.S., making the 30% income benchmark difficult to meet for many households. Realtor.com ...
QTS halts Virginia data centre project amid rising U.S. opposition
Growing resistance to data centre expansion in the U.S. is forcing some developers to retreat from major projects. Blackstone-owned QTS has ended its proposed Prince William Digital Gateway campus ...
UK FTSE 100 heads for sixth straight quarterly gain as ceasefire hopes lift miners and banks
London equities are edging higher at the end of the quarter as improving risk appetite linked to Middle East ceasefire optimism supports heavyweight sectors. The FTSE 100 is also on course to cap ...
Polestar U.S. sales ban raises service and resale risks for owners
Polestar owners and dealers in the United States are weighing the long-term costs of keeping the brand’s vehicles after a federal authorization denial blocks future new-model sales. The ...
Geely's Lotus to begin Canada EV shipments in July under reduced-tariff import deal
Canada is preparing to receive the first Chinese-owned and manufactured electric vehicles for sale under a new import arrangement aimed at broadening trade links beyond the U.S. The initial ...
Morgan Stanley residential mortgage trust wins provisional Morningstar DBRS ratings
Morgan Stanley Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM7 is moving ahead with a new residential mortgage-backed securities issuance backed by just over $490 million of first-lien home loans. The ...
U.S.-GCC talks back diplomatic push on Iran and regional security
Gulf security and shipping access remain at the center of U.S. diplomacy as Washington meets Gulf Cooperation Council members in Bahrain after recent attacks in the region. The talks focus on ...
Oil retreat and gilt rally signal easing market risk sentiment
Investors are increasingly treating the U.S.-Israel war with Iran as a contained risk, helping push oil prices lower and supporting government bond markets. Brent crude has nearly erased its ...
U.S. Energy Department offers conditional nuclear loans to expand reactor pipeline
Growing electricity demand from data centers and artificial intelligence investment is pushing the U.S. to accelerate plans to rebuild its commercial nuclear supply chain. The Energy Department ...
RBI reports ₹30,685 crore net liquidity absorption
The daily money market operation figures released for June 21, 2026, in the Indian banking system indicate net absorption in short-term liquidity. On the same day, ₹1,44,129 crore was recorded ...
Pound eases as UK leadership uncertainty weighs on sterling and gilts
Sterling is slipping as political uncertainty in Britain deepens amid mounting speculation that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could soon set out a timetable for his departure. The move is sharpening ...
Georgia and Oklahoma insurance races move toward November and runoff votes
State insurance commissioner contests in Georgia and Oklahoma are advancing after June 16 primary voting, setting up a November general election in one state and a Republican runoff in the other. ...
Verizon simplifies wireless plans, drops fees to support customer retention in U.S. telecom market
Facing intense competition in the saturated U.S. telecom market, Verizon is rolling out simpler wireless plans, removing activation and upgrade fees, and launching a loyalty program with discounts ...
MSRB reviews rule modernization and FY27 budget process at June board meeting
As the municipal securities market regulator advances its FY 2026-2030 strategic plan, its board is discussing rule changes, technology upgrades and budget planning in a June video conference. The ...
