10/07/2026
Bond yields hit a 24-year high. The 10-year Treasury touched 5.36% this morning before a strong $39 billion auction — with heavy foreign demand — pulled it back under 5.3%.
The Fed isn't done. Minutes from September's meeting, released today, show most officials expect another rate hike this year.
Consumers see more inflation ahead. The New York Fed's survey puts one-year inflation expectations at 3.9% — the highest since May 2023.
Washington targets farm equipment. The FTC and USDA launched a joint inquiry into competition in agricultural equipment markets. Caterpillar fell about 6%, with Deere, CNH and AGCO also sharply lower.
Stocks slipped from records. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both eased off yesterday's record highs; the Dow fell nearly 0.7%. The average 30-year mortgage is hovering around 7.5%.
I'll keep these updates coming every couple of days.
— Ramesh