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US Treasury Yields Surge to Highest Levels Since Hamilton Era

By Norman Pearlstine

The 10‑year Treasury yield climbed to 5.19% in October 2026, marking the steepest bond market decline since Alexander Hamilton’s Treasury was created, and pressuring retirees, borrowers and the federal budget.

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2027 Social Security COLA May Be Eroded by Medicare Part B Premium Hikes

By Mitchell Landsberg

Social Security benefits are set to rise 3.6% in 2027, but higher Medicare Part B premiums could eat into that increase for many retirees.

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Tech Stocks Lose $1 Trillion as Oil Prices Top $110 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Helene Elliott

Tech shares fell over $1 trillion on Friday while Brent crude surged past $110 per barrel, reviving concerns over debt, inflation and higher interest rates.

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U.S. Producer Prices Jump 1.3% in September, Biggest Rise in 4½ Years

By Norman Pearlstine

The Labor Department reported a 1.3% rise in the September Producer Price Index, the strongest monthly gain since March 2022, as energy costs surge and core inflation pressures mount.

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Fed’s Warsh withholds rate signal, cites global tightening and ‘no free riders’

By Mitchell Landsberg

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank will not give forward guidance on upcoming hikes, noting a worldwide wave of tighter policy and warning that there are “no free riders.”

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US Treasury Yields Surge to Highest Levels Since Hamilton Era

By Norman Pearlstine

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2027 Social Security COLA May Be Eroded by Medicare Part B Premium Hikes

By Mitchell Landsberg

Social Security benefits are set to rise 3.6% in 2027, but higher Medicare Part B premiums could eat into that increase for many retirees.

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Tech Stocks Lose $1 Trillion as Oil Prices Top $110 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Helene Elliott

Tech shares fell over $1 trillion on Friday while Brent crude surged past $110 per barrel, reviving concerns over debt, inflation and higher interest rates.

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U.S. Producer Prices Jump 1.3% in September, Biggest Rise in 4½ Years

By Norman Pearlstine

The Labor Department reported a 1.3% rise in the September Producer Price Index, the strongest monthly gain since March 2022, as energy costs surge and core inflation pressures mount.

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Fed’s Warsh withholds rate signal, cites global tightening and ‘no free riders’

By Mitchell Landsberg

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank will not give forward guidance on upcoming hikes, noting a worldwide wave of tighter policy and warning that there are “no free riders.”

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Social Security benefits are set to rise 3.6% in 2027, but higher Medicare Part B premiums could eat into that increase for many retirees.

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2027 Social Security COLA May Be Eroded by Medicare Part B Premium Hikes