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Why the Five-Year Government Bond Slump May Finally Be Over

New York, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Bank of America projects an end to the five-year government bond slump as the Federal Reserve revives Volcker-era money supply tracking to stabilize borrowing costs.

Why Your Grocery Bills Are Still Rising Even as Inflation Cools

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
With U.S. grocery prices up 33% since 2019, a projected 2.7% increase in 2026 highlights how retail food costs shoot up rapidly but decline agonizingly slowly.

Rising Diesel Prices Cost U.S. Farmers an Extra $1.4 Billion This Spring

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
A congressional report reveals surging oil prices drove a 63% spike in diesel costs, forcing American farmers to spend an extra $1.4 billion during the 2026 spring planting season.

Historic LeBron James and Kobe Bryant Memorabilia Auction Closes Tonight

New York, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Closing tonight, a major online auction features LeBron James’s milestone 2014 Miami Heat jersey and Kobe Bryant’s championship-clinching sneakers, setting new valuation benchmarks for alternative asset investors.

SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule to Immediately Delist Low-Value Stocks

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
To combat ramp-and-dump schemes that cost retail investors $15 billion in 2025, the SEC approved a Nasdaq rule immediately delisting companies with market values under $5 million.

Massive US Heat Wave Strains Power Grids and Threatens Workforce Productivity

Phoenix, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
With temperatures hitting 120 degrees, a massive heat wave threatens US energy grids and outdoor labor, placing 66 million Americans under dangerous heat alerts this July.

Bank of Japan Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady After Historic June Hike

Tokyo, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Following June’s historic rate hike to a 31-year high of 1.0%, the Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady next week to assess its economic impact.

Federal Reserve Proposes Stricter Rules for Accessing Its Payment Network

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
The Federal Reserve proposed tighter guidelines for payment system access, heightening scrutiny on uninsured fintechs and neobanks to protect financial stability while managing industry innovation.

Tech Stock Volatility Jumps While the Broader Market Remains Calm

New York, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
In July 2026, the ratio between Nasdaq and S&P 500 volatility hit a two-decade high of 1.77, signaling intense, sector-specific stress despite overall market calm.

United States Cattle Herd Grows for the First Time Since 2018

Washington, D.C., Saturday, 25 July 2026.
USDA reports a surprise expansion in the national cattle herd, marking the first growth since 2018, even as the annual calf crop fell to a record low.