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Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes 30-Year Treasury Yield to Highest Since 2002
Sovereign debt markets slumped internationally, with UK, French, and Italian government bonds coming under heavy pressure alongside U.S. debt. The global sell-off reflected ongoing fiscal anxieties and climbing interest rate expectations across major economies.
Financial Times ↗Deals
Canada’s Westons to Acquire UK Pharmacy Chain Boots for $8.9 Billion
The Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family agreed to buy health retailer Boots for $8.9 billion including debt. The transaction marks another ownership change for the pharmacy chain and a major UK retail return for the former owners of Selfridges.
Bloomberg ↗Tech
EU Considers Broad Corporate Levy to Capture Big Tech Revenue
The European Commission is examining a broad tax on large corporations to avoid singling out U.S. digital services groups. The proposed levy aims to capture revenue from major technology firms operating across the bloc.
Financial Times ↗
Central Banks
Cox Automotive Lowers Used Car Price Index Forecast for Q3
Cox Automotive sharply reduced its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index forecast for the year down to 0.2% from 2.0% following a 0.6% decline in September. High gas prices, inflationary pressures, and rising interest rates have caused wholesale used vehicle depreciation to accelerate.
CNBC ↗
Energy
Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year High as Refinance Demand Plummets
Total mortgage application volume dropped 4.2% last week as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 7.49%. Refinance demand fell 8% for the week and stands at less than half of last year's pace as high borrowing costs depress the housing market.
CNBC ↗
Autos
Porsche Plans 25% Workforce Reduction Amid Falling Profits in China
German sports car maker Porsche announced plans to cut 25% of its workforce as it faces declining profits and a severe drop in demand in China. The restructuring highlights the challenges facing legacy European automakers amid shifting Asian market dynamics.
The New York Times ↗Tech
HSBC Consults on Sweeping Job Cuts in UK Wealth Division for AI Push
HSBC has begun consulting staff regarding major role reductions across its UK wealth business, targeting managers, specialists, and financial advisers. The move is part of the bank's broader push to integrate artificial intelligence into operations.
Financial Times ↗Markets at a Glance
vs. previous closeLevels as of 10:11 AM EDT. Source: Yahoo Finance; may be delayed.
The Market Today
Markets experienced a mixed session as investors weighed surging mega-cap tech stocks against an intensifying global bond sell-off. The S&P 500 closed above 7,800 for the first time, though stock futures pulled back ahead of key economic updates, while the 10-year Treasury yield rose 8 basis points to 5.35%. WTI crude oil advanced 0.74% to $90.10 per barrel and gold dropped 1.57% to $4,121.50 amid shifting safe-haven demand.
Your Watchlist
vs. previous close- Apple (AAPL): Shares moved up 1.21% to $336.92. The company is reportedly collaborating with LG on smart home devices including a doorbell, lock, and thermostat, alongside continued analyst attention and Prime Day promotional activity. The New York Times
- Microsoft (MSFT): Shares rose 1.06% to $530.75. Microsoft and Nvidia CEOs are slated to unveil a new artificial intelligence laptop at an upcoming San Francisco event. Reuters
- Nvidia (NVDA): Shares slipped 0.54% to $237.60. SpaceX is reportedly in talks to borrow $40 billion in financing led by Apollo to purchase Nvidia chips. Bloomberg
- Amazon (AMZN): Shares gained 1.12% to $254.22. Boston Dynamics appointed former Amazon Alexa executive Rohit Prasad as its new CEO, and the Emmy Awards announced an exclusive six-year streaming deal to move to Amazon Prime Video starting in 2027. Reuters
- Alphabet (GOOGL): Shares edged up 0.09% to $346.77. Google entered a massive 3.6-gigawatt nuclear power agreement with Constellation Energy to support its growing energy demands while also fighting a £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees. Reuters
- Meta (META): Shares fell 0.66% to $737.00. Meta has joined an industry group to help manage AI bots, while Citigroup highlighted the company's Muse tool as an emerging front door to the internet. Reuters
- Tesla (TSLA): Shares dipped 0.15% to $378.18. Elon Musk welcomed German regulatory backing for Tesla's driver assistance technology as the company pushes for broader European Union approval. Reuters
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM): Shares declined 1.13% to $327.54. CEO Jamie Dimon warned that Anthropic's Mythos has increased cyber risks tenfold, and the bank reported that deeply distressed U.S. loans have risen to their highest level since the pandemic. Bloomberg
- Exxon Mobil (XOM): Shares gained 0.29% to $164.48 amid rising WTI crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global energy markets. WSJ
Today's Calendar
Wednesday, October 7 · times ETEconomic data & events
Earnings
No major companies reporting.
High-impact release. Earnings shown for large companies ($10B+) and your watchlist. Sources: Forex Factory, Nasdaq. Schedules can change.
Sectors & Movers
- Micron Technology (MU): D.A. Davidson raised its 12-month price target on Micron by 43% to $3,000 from $2,100, citing surging demand for AI memory components that is expected to outstrip supply through 2028. CNBC
- Under Armour (UAA): British retailer Frasers Group acquired an 8.8% stake in the sportswear brand as part of its ongoing international retail expansion strategy. WSJ
Macro & Policy
- Federal Reserve: Markets await the release of the FOMC meeting minutes this afternoon for further guidance following last month's rate hike. CNBC
- U.S. Treasury Auctions: Investor appetite for government debt will be tested by a $39 billion auction of 10-year notes following recent spikes in long-term yields. CNBC
- Geopolitics & Regulation: Spain's major labor unions called a general strike for November 11 over housing costs ahead of national elections, while Brussels considered a broad corporate tax targeting large technology enterprises. Bloomberg
What to Watch
- President Trump Speaks: Scheduled for 1:00 PM ET today for potential policy and economic commentary.
- FOMC Meeting Minutes: Scheduled for release at 2:00 PM ET today, offering insight into the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory.
- Tropical Storm Isaias: Ongoing tracking of storm developments and potential Gulf Coast landfall impacts later this week.
Sources
60 articles- CNBCTropical Storm Isaias forms, forecast to become a hurricane and hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this week
- Financial TimesHSBC plans sweeping job cuts across UK wealth business in AI push
- Financial TimesBrussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporations
- BloombergCanada’s Westons to Buy UK Pharmacy Chain Boots for $8.9 Billion
- CNBCMicron to nearly triple as investors wake up to value, D.A. Davidson says: 'If you don't buy it, they will'
- WSJJaguar Trades Conceptual Pink for a Real-World Car ‘That Real People Want to Buy’
- The New York TimesInheritances Can Shatter Families. Could a Therapist Help?
- CNBCUsed car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows
- APHow Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies - AP News
- BloombergKalshi Files Proposal for Never-Expiring Oil Contract With CFTC
- BloombergMexico Local Bond Sales Hit Record as Companies Rush to Market
- MarketWatchKalshi is coming for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fans
- BloombergSpain Unions Crash Election Campaign, Calling a General Strike
- Financial TimesEx-Barclays traders’ rate-rigging convictions quashed
- ReutersWhat has been hit in Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy sites? - Reuters
- CNBCRefinance demand is now half what it was a year ago, as mortgage rates rise again
- CNBCS&P 500 record, ICE's economic chill, Webull's China ties and more in Morning Squawk
- MarketWatchParental controls aren’t just for kids anymore
- MarketWatchIntel investors get some reassurance from Elon Musk over a major chip endeavor
- MarketWatch‘Trump accounts’ could force MAGA children to own New York Times stock
- The New York TimesPorsche, Facing Falling Profits, Plans to Cut 25% of Its Work Force
- APNobel Prize in chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai for untangling mirror images in molecules - AP News
- APHouthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments - AP News
- Financial TimesWhat we know about the suspected plague case in Russia
- Financial TimesRoyal Mail to cut 2,500 jobs to fund £500mn delivery improvement plan
- APSouth Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash - AP News
- WSJSwiss Franc Lifted by Safe-Haven Demand
- WSJU.S. Futures Slip as Bond Selloff Extends, Oil Prices Rise
- The New York TimesWhy Markets Are Buoyant — and Under Pressure
- The New York TimesNeed Help Paying for College? Try Bass Fishing.
- ReutersWall St futures fall as yields and oil rebound; Fed minutes in focus - Reuters
- ReutersMusk welcomes German backing for Tesla driver assistance tech as group chases EU approval - Reuters
- Financial TimesGlobal bond sell-off resumes as 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2002
- ReutersPepsiCo running out of time to meet Elliott-inspired targets as GLP-1 threat intensifies - Reuters
- WSJFrasers Nets Stake in Under Armour in Latest Push Into Sportswear
- WSJThe Morning Risk Report: Hackers Use Chinese AI Tool to Hit South Korean Banks, Exposing New Risk
- BloombergApple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG
- The New York TimesThe Best October Prime Day Apple Deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and More
- CNBCHere are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Tesla, Marvell, Flutter, Micron & more
- ReutersMicrosoft, Nvidia CEOs to unveil new AI laptop at San Francisco event
- MarketWatchMSFT Stock Price | Microsoft Corp. Stock Quote (U.S.: Nasdaq)
- CNBCMSFT, NVDA, NIO, PLTR, SOFI, TSLA, VZ - Stock Price, Quote
- Financial TimesSpaceX looks to raise $40bn to buy Nvidia chips
- ReutersSpaceX seeks $40 billion financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia chips, FT reports
- BloombergSpaceX in Talks to Borrow $40 Billion to Buy Nvidia Chips
- BloombergBoston Dynamics Taps Amazon Alexa Executive as New CEO
- ReutersBoston Dynamics appoints ex-Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as CEO
- ReutersEmmy Awards to leave broadcast TV for Amazon's Prime Video in 2027
- ReutersGoogle enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy
- BloombergGoogle, Constellation Energy Strike Deal for Nuclear Power
- ReutersGoogle fights £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case
- CNBCMeta joins with group of companies to tame ‘chaos’ of doing business with AI bots
- ReutersCitigroup bets on Meta's Muse as AI's 'front door to the internet'
- WSJThe Mulleted, Meme-Loving Billionaire Behind Meta’s Hit AI App
- Barron'sTesla and SpaceX Are Surging Together. What It Says About a Future Merger.
- ReutersTesla is browbeating the EU to approve its ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech. The pressure is working.
- BloombergTesla to Showcase Its Cybercab Robotaxi at Paris Auto Show
- ReutersJPMorgan hires veteran dealmaker Rob Sweeney amid investment banking expansion
- BloombergDeeply Distressed US Loans Rise to Highest Level Since Pandemic, JPMorgan Says
- BloombergJPMorgan CEO Dimon Says Anthropic’s Mythos Pushed Cyber Risk Up 10-Fold
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