Global markets navigate bond market volatility as U.S. economic policy shifts and retail sectors show signs of consumer caution.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is implementing interventionist tactics, including increased debt buybacks, to stabilize the bond market following significant spikes in long-term yields.

Retail giant Walmart reported its slowest sales growth in years, signaling that inflation-weary American consumers are tightening their household budgets despite resilient balance sheets.

U.S. national debt has reached a historic $40 trillion milestone, faster than analysts projected, partly due to the impact of invalidated tariff revenue.

The U.S. government is exerting economic pressure on international partners, with Treasury officials threatening penalties for countries that continue business ties with Iran.

Alibaba reported a 45% revenue surge in its cloud and AI division, showcasing the company's growth as it competes with international rivals like OpenAI through lightweight AI models.

Nokia plans to exit most of its business operations in mainland China by the end of the year, marking a major strategic retreat for the telecom equipment giant.

India’s market regulator, the SEBI, is initiating major trading reforms and targeting specific foreign entities, including a JPMorgan unit, to address foreign capital flight.

Tech industry analysts are closely watching increased regulatory scrutiny regarding AI, including a California trial where Meta faces accusations of designing platforms to addict children.