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Christian Science Monitor - Business

How soaring bond yields pressure big economies like the US, France -- Interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds are at their highest levels in more than 20 years, with borrowing costs also rising globally. Those factors make it more difficult for governments to pay for their debt. -- Laurent Belsie

5 days ago

Trump has prioritized oil and minerals. Lower prices haven't followed.

6 days ago

Rhode Island's 'Taylor Swift tax' on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing

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First Look -- Trump threatens Bombardier ban as Canada tariff deadline looms

1 month ago

Job growth rebounds in August, opening door for Fed to act on inflation

1 month ago

Where to next on interest rates? Warsh, Bessent point in opposite directions.

1 month ago

Meta settlement aims to protect kids. Much more is needed, experts say.

1 month ago

Trump tests the limits of economic leverage against foe – and friend

1 month ago

AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here's why.

1 month ago

Who wins when Congress calls the plays in college sports?

1 month ago

The US lost jobs in July. Here's why unemployment didn't rise.

1 month ago

As advanced AI models go rogue, the Trump administration steps in

1 month ago

The Explainer -- The US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver?

2 months ago

Can Democrats win back Christian voters? A Kansas pastor charts a faith-based campaign. -- Kansas hasn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly 100 years. But megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton is running a surprisingly competitive race against GOP Sen. Roger Marshall. -- Sophie Hills

22 hours ago