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Treasury yields rebounded on Tuesday as investors reacted to Monday's sell-off in global markets. As of 5:12 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield had risen more than 5 basis points to 3.8371%. That rise followed Monday’s decline, which marked the lowest level for the 10-year yield since June 2023. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury yield rose more than 7 basis points to 3.9627%. It’s important to note that yields and prices move inversely, with one basis point equaling 0.01%. Global markets looked poised to recover from Monday's sharp decline. U.S. stocks began the new month lower, weighed down by fresh…

More news - Breaking news Microsoft has responded forcefully to Delta Airlines’ allegations following a significant IT outage, saying the airline repeatedly rejected its offers of assistance. Microsoft responded to Delta’s claims Tuesday after the airline announced its intention to seek damages from Microsoft and CrowdStrike over thousands of flight cancellations caused by a major IT outage. The incident, which began July 19, stemmed from a failed CrowdStrike software update that affected millions of Microsoft Windows systems, resulting in losses for Delta of about $500 million, according to CEO Ed Bastian. Bastian stressed that Delta, known for its punctuality and…

More news - Recent news Jenna Ellis, a former campaign lawyer for President Donald Trump, has reached an agreement to assist Arizona prosecutors in their criminal cases against individuals accused of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. In exchange for Ellis’s cooperation, prosecutors dropped nine felony charges against her, including wire fraud, forgery and conspiracy. The deal is intended to strengthen the case against the 17 remaining defendants. “This settlement marks an important milestone in our ongoing investigation,” Mayes said in a statement. “I appreciate Ms. Ellis’ willingness to…

Related media - Breaking news As the aviation industry ramps up efforts to reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution. But how exactly would hydrogen-powered planes work? According to the International Energy Agency, aviation contributed 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2022. In response to the urgent need for greener alternatives, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal involves the collaboration of IATA’s 330 member airlines, which will use sustainable aviation fuel, carbon offsets and capture, and innovative technologies. Hydrogen and electric technologies are expected…