From $1 trillion spending to F-35s, U.S.-Saudi pledges aren't done deals yet
The leaders signed a defense cooperation pact and held discussions about the sale of American F-35 fighter jets to the kingdom.
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Treasury Yields Dip as Traders Await Fed Minutes
U.S. Treasury yields dipped Wednesday as traders waited on delayed economic data releases and minutes from the Federal Reserve's October meeting and tried to gauge what any of it will mean for future monetary policy.
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Britain's Waste Mafia
Foreign investors, environmental disaster, and political corruption
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US Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply as Imports Fall
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more than expected in August as imports declined, but trade could still subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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Economic Rift Casts Doubt on Fed Rate Cut
What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy's health and whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring represent a bigger threat.
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Japan's Bond Market Surges to Record Yields
Long-dated Japanese government bond yields have surged again, with the 20- and 40-year maturities hitting fresh cycle highs, Zero Hedge reports.
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