For much of the past few years, the central-bank story has revolved around one question: when will rates come down?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced plans to at least double buybacks of Treasury securities originally issued with maturities between 10 and 30 years. The strategy is aimed at easing pressure on the long end of the bond market and improving liquidity as U.S. financing requirements continue to grow.

Markets are again weighing whether another Federal Reserve rate hike would represent a major risk for equities or eventually create a buying opportunity. Following Kevin Warsh’s recent comments on inflation, traders have raised the probability of another increase at the upcoming FOMC meeting.

Nvidia delivered another exceptionally strong quarter as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continued to expand. The chipmaker exceeded Wall Street revenue expectations for the 16th consecutive quarter, reinforcing its position at the center of the global AI investment cycle.

The latest U.S. PCE data showed signs that household demand is losing momentum. Personal consumption rose just 0.2% in July, while real spending was flat after inflation, suggesting higher prices are increasingly limiting purchasing power.

The US Treasury is expanding its presence in the long-term bond market as borrowing costs stay high.

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are increasing as negotiations struggle to produce an agreement. Washington continues to threaten higher tariffs, while Ottawa is showing little willingness to make major concessions in strategically important sectors.

US equities fell to two-week lows as renewed pressure in the Treasury market weighed on risk appetite. The 10-year Treasury yield traded near 4.70%, while the 30-year yield reached 5.244%, increasing concerns over borrowing costs and equity valuations.