U.S. Treasury yields rise despite September jobs report

U.S. Treasury yields rise despite September jobs report

Treasury yields rose on Friday, after initially falling following an unexpectedly weak September jobs report that likely put the brakes on a Federal Reserve rate hike in October. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose nearly 5 basis points to 5.281%. Earlier this week, the yield hit its highest levels since 2002. The 30-year Treasury yield … Read more

DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

Jerome Powell, 16th Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a moderated conversation at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, March 30, 2026.Mel Musto | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Justice Department will not reopen its criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the overbudgeted, multibillion-dollar renovation of the central … Read more

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

Darmanin said 735 of France’s 3,700 schools were affected “in one way or another” by the violent protests. Announcing the arrests on Friday night, Núñez told French television network TF1: “We are sliding towards riots and urban violence, and we are using all intermediate means to put an end to it.” Meanwhile, Education Minister Édouard … Read more

G7 to release diesel stocks as wars in Europe, Middle East hit supplies

G7 to release diesel stocks as wars in Europe, Middle East hit supplies

Group of Seven nations agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of reserves to address rising diesel fuel prices, after the Trump administration pressured Europe to deploy its reserves. G7 leaders said the rollout will begin immediately and continue for four months with “a substantial early release of diesel within the first 20 days” … Read more

Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? | Conflict News

Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? | Conflict News

Eritrea has cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Ethiopia, escalating a long-simmering conflict between the two states rooted in territorial disputes and mutual accusations of interference. The move comes as fighting breaks out in northern Ethiopia between Ethiopian federal troops and an opposition alliance that Addis Ababa accuses Eritrea of ​​supporting. But this time, the knock-on … Read more

Violent protests in France over state of education lead to closure of nearly 400 schools

Violent protests in France over state of education lead to closure of nearly 400 schools

Listen to this articleDear 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Some 400 schools in France are expected to remain closed on Friday after student protests over education-related grievances turned violent in some places. … Read more

Ms. Rachel has donated over $22K to Democratic candidates since 2024

Ms. Rachel has donated over $22K to Democratic candidates since 2024

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Popular children’s YouTuber Rachel Accurso has spent more than $22,000 supporting Democratic and progressive candidates since 2024, while her brand aimed at young children has expanded to Netflix, Penguin Random House and the toy aisles of Target. Better known as “Ms. Rachel,” the online star has established … Read more

Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent

Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent

Some 400 schools in France are expected to remain closed on Friday after student protests that began over education-related grievances escalated into violence in some places. “There are just over 400 schools and other educational establishments that I know of that will be closed,” French Education Minister Édouard Geffray said in an interview with broadcaster … Read more