Stocks and bonds across major markets opened with no clear direction, even as investors increasingly bet the U.S. Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates for...
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October 9, 2026
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Bond Yields Stay Elevated Even as U.S. Jobs Data Comes in Soft
A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report failed to push bond yields significantly lower, keeping pressure on financial markets and raising questions about what it will take for...
Weak U.S. Jobs Report Puts Defensive Stocks in Focus
A softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report has shifted investor attention toward consumer staples — companies that sell everyday essentials — as economic uncertainty grows. When hiring slows,...
FTSE 100 Poised to Rise as Soft U.S. Jobs Data Lifts Global Sentiment
London’s benchmark index looked set to open higher after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report eased fears of prolonged high interest rates, giving a lift to equity...