EconomyLong-term Treasury yields are under upward pressure as investors expect interest rates to stay higher for longer and government deficits and heavy AI infrastructure investment intensify competition for capital. With borrowing costs rising, could fiscal restraint lower yields more effectively than monetary tightening?
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EconomyThe Bank of Canada has raised rates for the first time in more than three years, while the Federal Reserve kept them steady despite facing the same Middle East energy shock. Differences in timing, economic conditions and starting rates could shape North American currency and bond markets.
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PoliticsIt may take at least two weeks to determine the winner of Alaska’s Senate race. Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan are separated by about 600 votes.
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EconomyPolitical and fiscal turmoil in France is rippling through global bond markets: French borrowing costs are rising while US Treasury yields fall. Despite concerns about America’s debt and deficits, investors appear to be seeking the relative safety of US government bonds. Could instability in Europe strengthen Treasuries’ safe-haven appeal?
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EconomyJonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak with leaders and decision-makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond. This edition covers Democrats’ congressional sweep, Texas and Iowa election results, and the outlook for equities.
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PoliticsDonald Trump is speaking after the 2026 midterm elections.
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PoliticsErin Ogunkeye welcomes Adam Jentleson, president of the Searchlight Institute and author of *Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power*. He calls the Democrats’ sweeping midterm win far more than a familiar backlash against an incumbent president: “a once-in-a-generation event.” The coalition’s breadth, from progressive reformers to culturally conservative Democrats, poses a challenge for governing.
PoliticsDemocrats scored a major midterm-election victory, flipping key seats. Voters in Mississippi and Alaska awaited results, while President Trump reacted to the party’s sweeping wins.
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PoliticsAfter Democrats secured both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, Trump is speaking from a construction area at the White House.
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PoliticsAfter Republicans lost ground in the midterm elections, Trump struck different tones. He said on Truth Social that Republicans would have won “in a landslide” if he had been on the ballot, and promoted a “VETO” hat that appeared to signal confrontation with Congress. He has also left open the possibility of working with Democrats on some issues. Scott Lucas of University College Dublin analyzes the competing messages.
PoliticsVice President JD Vance attributed the Republican Party’s crushing midterm loss to the US war on Iran in a post on X. He said many people who voted for Trump and Vance in 2024 backed Democrats in 2026.
PoliticsDemocrats flipped several key seats in the U.S. midterm elections and will control both chambers of Congress starting in January. The question is how they will use their newly gained power.
EconomyIn an Election Day interview with CoinDesk’s Nik De, Hunter Biden discussed his $LAPTOP meme token, what he sees as Democrats’ crypto blind spot, and why he is done hiding. He blamed its chaotic launch on a market maker he said put only $5,000 to work, called himself a “true believer” in crypto, and said most Democrats who weigh in “don’t know anything about it.” He also said Donald Trump’s personal crypto ventures threaten the industry.
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PoliticsRepublicans in Texas suffered a sweeping midterm defeat. State Rep. Dade Phelan told CNN that one reason was their failure to discuss issues Americans care about, adding that candidates from the governor down lost. CNN anchors and political analysts discussed the election fallout.
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HealthPortugal is releasing sterile mosquitoes to curb the spread of an invasive species. Rising dengue cases and warmer temperatures are prompting European authorities to rethink preparations for tropical diseases.
PoliticsAfter Democrats took control of Congress, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the midterm elections a “generational remake of the Senate map.” He also discussed affordability concerns and called for an end to the Iran war.
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WorldIran warned that its response would have no geographical limits, raising fears that the US could return to all-out war. Trump had said the US might attack Iran after the midterms. Republicans lost their majorities in both chambers, and Trump acknowledged the Iran conflict partly contributed to the defeat. With the region tense again, mediators are trying to bring Tehran and Washington…
PoliticsFox News host Martha MacCallum analyzes potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028 after key midterm victories and discusses Vice President JD Vance’s social media remarks on winning Republican voters back.
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EconomyQuebec’s energy demand is projected to grow from 180 to 240 terawatt-hours by 2041, a one-third increase. Hydro-Québec’s new 15-year supply plan includes importing energy when needed to meet demand.
PoliticsNew York Representative Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats “won on affordability” in the midterm elections. He is likely to be selected as House speaker.
PoliticsFormer US diplomat Richard Schmierer and George Washington University professor and Legislative Affairs Programme Director Casey Burgat analyse the key factors that shaped the US midterm elections.
PoliticsAfter two years of Republican control of the House and Senate, Democrats will hold majorities in both chambers. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu and Annie Grayer explain how the party could use its new authority, including investigating the Trump administration, blocking Supreme Court nominees and pursuing impeachment, while facing limits and legislative hurdles.
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CultureCarrie Coon talks with “CBS Mornings” about the fourth season of “The Gilded Age,” her role in “The White Lotus” and other topics.
PoliticsVice President JD Vance attributed Republican losses in key races in Tuesday’s midterm elections to the Iran war. In a lengthy post on X, he said the reason for the party’s major setback was obvious. Republican strategist Amanda Makki also weighed in.