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Pimco warns U.S. 10-year Treasury yields could hit 6% as positions unwind
The investment chief of Pacific Investment Management Co. cautioned that a further spike in U.S. benchmark yields to levels not seen since 2000 is feasible as investors are forced to exit losing wagers. The projection comes as borrowing costs continue to march upward, lifting the 10-year Treasury yield to 5.26%.
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Energy
Hurricane Isaias shuts 63% of Gulf oil output and threatens regional refiners
Oil operators shut in approximately 1.3 million barrels per day of crude production as the Category 3 storm moved toward Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle with 120 mph winds. The storm threatens roughly 466,000 bpd of refining capacity across Chevron and Vertex Energy facilities in areas under hurricane warnings, compounding tight refined-product supply.
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Policy
Oil prices retreat as Trump pledges to avoid pre-midterm strikes on Iran
Crude futures slipped despite hurricane shut-ins and Persian Gulf shipping risks after Donald Trump appeared to rule out military strikes against Iran prior to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Market participants weighed the diplomatic comments against ongoing disruptions, including Ukrainian and Houthi strikes on global refining assets.
WSJ ↗Deals
SpaceX spectrum portfolio acquisition pressures major telecom providers
Shares of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile dropped on concerns that Elon Musk's satellite and space company will heighten domestic wireless competition after reaching a deal to acquire a nationwide spectrum portfolio. SpaceX shares gained 3% on the news, standing out against broader communications sector weakness.
Reuters ↗Economy
Canadian dollar slides to 18-month low on surprise domestic job losses
The loonie weakened sharply against the greenback after Canadian economic data revealed an unexpected contraction in employment for September. The figures heightened expectations of monetary easing as the currency dropped to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since early 2025.
WSJ ↗
Central Banks
Treasury Secretary Bessent taps Judy Shelton as currency policy advisor
Scott Bessent appointed the former Federal Reserve nominee to advise the Treasury Department on exchange-rate policy and Chinese financial conditions. Shelton's appointment bypasses Senate confirmation, which she failed to secure in 2020 due to her unorthodox stances on Fed independence and the gold standard.
CNBC ↗Markets at a Glance
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The Market Today
U.S. equity markets were mixed as the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.25% following volatility in the artificial intelligence sector, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.29% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.08%. Bond yields pushed higher, with the 10-year Treasury yield up 3 basis points to 5.26% amid warnings that benchmark borrowing costs could climb further. Commodities saw crude oil slide 0.82% to $90.74 per barrel as geopolitical rhetoric eased, while gold climbed 1.28% to $4,210.10.
Your Watchlist
vs. previous close- Apple (AAPL): Down 2.63% today as Nikkei Asia reported the company cut orders for the iPhone 18 Pro due to sluggish consumer demand, while the firm also named insider Steve Smith as its new M&A head. Reuters
- Microsoft (MSFT): Off 0.27% today following reports that U.S. authorities have moved to suspend certain tech visa and green card pathways heavily utilized by the company. Bloomberg
- Nvidia (NVDA): Down 1.62% today after yesterday's AI sell-off, though shares attempted a rebound as clarity emerged around OpenAI revenue figures; meanwhile, Nvidia-backed neocloud Firmus withdrew its planned $5 billion Australian IPO. MarketWatch
- Amazon (AMZN): Down 1.35% today after unveiling a refreshed, pricier tablet lineup and encountering market debate over its restrictions on third-party AI agents on its platform. WSJ
- Alphabet (GOOGL): Up 0.31% today as Google Cloud launched a new Gemini agent for enterprise workplace applications, competing directly with enterprise AI tools from rivals. CNBC
- Meta Platforms (META): Gained 0.58% today after barring ads from social media rival TikTok across its platforms in the United States amid escalating competitive friction. Reuters
- Tesla (TSLA): Advanced 0.94% today supported by data showing sales of its China-manufactured electric vehicles accelerated in September, offsetting ongoing market scrutiny over its long-delayed Roadster. Reuters
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM): Up 0.02% today after an internal announcement appointing Eleni Skoura as the new head of Chase Germany to lead its consumer expansion. Reuters
- Exxon Mobil (XOM): Gained 2.71% today after reports indicated the oil producer rejected a proposed settlement concerning Kazakhstan's $5 billion fine regarding the offshore Kashagan field. Reuters
Today's Calendar
Friday, October 9 · times ETEconomic data & events
Earnings
High-impact release. Earnings shown for large companies ($10B+) and your watchlist. Sources: Forex Factory, Nasdaq. Schedules can change.
Sectors & Movers
- Telecom: Legacy carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile came under heavy selling pressure after SpaceX agreed to acquire a nationwide spectrum portfolio, stoking worries about new competition in wireless broadband.
- Semiconductors & AI: Micron and Nvidia experienced stabilizing bids following an initial sell-off, while peripheral equipment makers Lumentum and KLA rose 6% and 2%, respectively.
- Pharmaceuticals: Teva gained 2% in Tel Aviv trading after securing U.S. FDA clearance for Weltruza, a monthly injectable schizophrenia therapy developed with France's Medincell.
- Insurance & Financial Services: Prudential Financial received business suspension and improvement sanctions from Japan’s Financial Services Agency after an investigation confirmed misconduct involving over 100 staff members.
- Airlines: Delta Air Lines cut its full-year earnings forecast due to elevated jet fuel expenses, although analysts noted underlying passenger travel demand remained intact.
Macro & Policy
- European Financial Supervision: European Union member states are preparing a comprehensive overhaul of financial market oversight in an initiative designed to enhance regional capital markets competitiveness against Wall Street.
- Energy Trade Exemptions: Slovakia’s Economy Minister stated that the U.S. government demonstrated complete understanding regarding the nation’s requirement to continue importing Russian natural gas and crude until late 2027.
- Middle East Security: Houthi missile strikes targeted Riyadh's airport, resulting in three civilian casualties and renewing geopolitical supply concerns across the Persian Gulf, even as prompt crude futures eased.
What to Watch
- University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (10:00 AM ET): Preliminary sentiment for October is expected to cross the wires at 47.5, down slightly from the prior 47.8 reading.
- University of Michigan Inflation Expectations (10:00 AM ET): Preliminary consumer inflation expectations will be monitored after recording 4.6% in the previous month's print.
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) Earnings: Investors are digesting quarterly results before the market open, with Wall Street holding a consensus EPS expectation of $1.80 against a backdrop of elevated jet fuel costs.
- Hurricane Isaias Landfall: Storm tracking indicates Category 3 Isaias will make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast by late Friday or early Saturday, keeping regional refining operations and coastal tanker traffic at risk of further disruption.
Sources
51 articles- Financial TimesUS 10-year Treasury yields risk hitting 6% for first time since 2000, Pimco says
- BloombergAngelini CEO Marullo di Condojanni on M&A Prospects
- WSJCan a Struggling Alt-Meat Pioneer Just Go ‘Beyond’?
- MarketWatchNvidia and Micron shares bounce as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI matter
- WSJPrudential Financial’s Japanese Businesses Get Suspension, Improvement Orders from Regulator After Misconduct
- CNBCHurricane Isaias disrupts U.S. oil production in Gulf of Mexico, threatens refineries
- BloombergHurricane Isaias Reaches Category 3 as It Nears Florida, Alabama
- CNBCTeva wins FDA approval for monthly schizophrenia injection Weltruza
- CNBCNasdaq futures rise as tech shares rebound following sell-off: Live updates
- CNBCTreasury's Bessent hires Trump's controversial former Fed board pick, Judy Shelton, as advisor
- WSJOil Prices Retreat After Trump Appears to Rule out Iran Strikes Before Midterms
- WSJCanadian Dollar Falls Sharply After Weak Jobs Data
- WSJA New Mobile Telecom Battle May Be Brewing
- BloombergSlovakia Says US Understands Need to Import Russian Oil and Gas
- BloombergDelta Demand Looks Good Despite Fuel Prices, Jeffries Analyst Says
- WSJOil Lower Despite Elevated Mideast Tensions, U.S. Hurricane Threat
- WSJAI Stocks Recover as Futures Rise, Oil Slips
- ReutersBreakingviews - COMMENTARY: The unbearable lightness of an EU-China half-deal - Reuters
- ReutersMerz 'outraged' that German former Chancellor Schroeder attended Putin's birthday - Reuters
- MarketWatchGLP-1 drugs could ease back and knee pain, but doctors say there are risks for older adults
- WSJNavigating the Fog of ARR in the AI Era
- MarketWatchFeel like a pumpkin-spice burrito? Analysts try to wrap their heads around a possible Starbucks-Chipotle tie-up.
- ReutersHouthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates - Reuters
- ReutersWall St futures up as oil slips; telecoms pressured by SpaceX spectrum deal - Reuters
- MarketWatchAging bull: Why this 4-year-old stock-market rally still packs a punch
- Financial TimesFormer Deutsche Bank star trader has rate-rigging conviction quashed
- Financial TimesThe struggle to fix Africa’s debt crisis
- Financial TimesEU countries to overhaul financial market supervision
- ReutersApple names insider Steve Smith as new M&A chief, memo shows
- BloombergApple Names New M&A Chief in Latest Shake-Up Under CEO John Ternus
- ReutersApple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports
- BloombergUS Suspends Visa Program for Tech Firms Including Microsoft
- BloombergWhy Trump Is Targeting Green Card Path Used by Microsoft, Other Tech Firms
- APTrump honors Microsoft’s CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company
- MarketWatchMicron, Nvidia and AI chip stocks fall as report on OpenAI’s revenue causes ‘undue concern’
- CNBCNvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other AI stocks sink on OpenAI revenue report
- ReutersNvidia-backed Firmus scraps $5 billion Australia IPO amid growing AI scrutiny
- WSJAmazon Introduces New Lineup of Pricier Tablets
- Barron'sAmazon’s Ban on AI Agents Is the Opening Its Rivals Need
- APAmazon’s delivery box: a symbol of instant gratification and convenience
- CNBCGoogle Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up
- APOne Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives
- MarketWatchGOOGL Stock Price | Alphabet Inc. Cl A Stock Quote (U.S.: Nasdaq)
- BloombergTrump’s Latest Trades Include Stakes in Meta and SpaceX Debt
- ReutersMeta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US
- BloombergMeta Bans Ads From TikTok on Its Apps in Escalating Feud
- WSJThey Paid $50,000 and Waited Nine Years. Will Tesla’s Roadster Live Up to the Hype?
- ReutersTesla's China-made EV sales quicken in September
- BloombergMusk’s India Romance Ends in Acrimony as Starlink, Tesla Stall
- ReutersJPMorgan appoints Eleni Skoura as Chase Germany head, memo says
- ReutersExxon blocks Kashagan's settlement proposal over Kazakhstan's $5 billion fine, Bloomberg News reports
This brief was written by AI (Google Gemini) from the articles listed above and may contain errors. It is for information only and is not investment advice. Check the original reporting before making decisions.