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- 1Amnesty Urges Senators to Press Israel on Rights Abuses▼Senators Must Demand Answers on Israeli Government’s Human Rights Abuses and Killing of U.S. Citizens in the Occupied West Bank
Amnesty International USA is calling on US senators to demand answers from the Israeli government over human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank, including the killing of American citizens. The advocacy group argues that US lawmakers have a responsibility to seek accountability when US citizens are killed and to scrutinise Israel's conduct in the territory. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on Washington over its ally's actions in the Palestinian territories.
- 2Saudi Central Bank Boosts JPMorgan Chase Holdings▼JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM Stock Holdings Boosted by Saudi Central Bank
The Saudi Central Bank has increased its stock holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co., according to a regulatory disclosure reported by MarketBeat. The purchase adds to the bank's position in the largest U.S. lender by assets. Details on the size of the stake or the timing of the transaction were not immediately available, and JPMorgan Chase has not commented.
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Bond yields fell across global markets after new U.S. inflation data came in milder than expected. The softer reading eased fears of further interest rate hikes, lifting bond prices and pulling yields down worldwide. Investors are now watching upcoming economic releases and central bank decisions for confirmation that price pressures continue to cool.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has released a banking analytics review of U.S. banking industry performance in the second quarter. The analysis examines how American banks fared over the quarter. Interest in the report reflects ongoing attention to the health of the U.S. financial sector.
- 5US Stocks Trim Losses After Fed's Williams Comments▼U.S. Stocks Pare Losses After Comments From Fed’s Williams
U.S. stock markets recovered some of their earlier losses following public remarks by New York Federal Reserve President John Williams. Investors reacted to his comments as traders looked for signals on the central bank's interest rate outlook. The rebound eased pressure on equities, with markets continuing to watch Fed officials closely for guidance on the path of monetary policy.
- 630-Year US Treasury Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002●🟠 UPDATE 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond Yields Reach Highest Level Since 2002 The US dollar rose against major currencies as
Yields on 30-year US Treasury bonds have climbed to their highest level since 2002, while the US dollar rose against major currencies. Investors are watching upcoming economic data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path, and the Australian dollar slipped after the country's central bank delivered a rate hike, adding to pressure across global bond and currency markets.