In this article @CL.1 .SPX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Treasury yields held steady on Monday as investors awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming press conference on the Iran war and key i...
In this article @CL.1 .SPX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Treasury yields held steady on Monday as investors awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming press conference on the Iran war and key inflation data due this week. The yield on the 10-year Treasury added less than 1 basis point to 4.3525%. The 2-year Treasury also gained less than 1 basis point at 3.856%, while the 30-year Treasury yield rose 1 basis point to 4.918%. One basis point is equal to 0.01%, with yields and prices moving inversely. On Sunday, President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden ultimatum , vowing to turn Iran into "Hell" if the Islamic Republic doesn't fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET. But hours later, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said he was hopeful that a deal could be reached with Tehran by Monday. Meanwhile, Iran has rejected Trump's latest threats, saying that the critical waterway would only reopen fully after Tehran is compensated for the damage from the war, as it continued strikes across the Gulf over the weekend, including Kuwait's oil headquarters. Reuters reported Monday that Iran and the U.S. have received a plan to end hostilities that, if agreed, would result in an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The framework, which could come into effect on Monday, was put together by Pakistan, an unnamed source told Reuters. The Mideast war, now in its sixth week, has sent energy prices soaring and prompted fixed-income investors to reprice the deteriorating inflation outlook, trimming bets on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. The 10-year Treasury yield has gained around 36 basis points from 3.962% before the conflict started, hovering near the highest levels since mid-2025. "Bonds have declined alongsi...
President Trump says Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is in a tight corner politically as he ramps up Iran war messaging, Artemis II crew readies for lunar flyby.
President Trump says Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is in a tight corner politically as he ramps up Iran war messaging, Artemis II crew readies for lunar flyby.
Countries Losing Trust In The US Global perceptions of the United States are shifting . Data from the Munich Security Conference shows a clear decline in trust across advanced and emerging economies. This visualization, created by Visual Capitalist's Julia Wendling, in partnership with Inigo , provides visual context to these shifting perceptions and highlights where sentiment is changing fastest....
Countries Losing Trust In The US Global perceptions of the United States are shifting . Data from the Munich Security Conference shows a clear decline in trust across advanced and emerging economies. This visualization, created by Visual Capitalist's Julia Wendling, in partnership with Inigo , provides visual context to these shifting perceptions and highlights where sentiment is changing fastest. These shifts reflect a broader reassessment of alliances in a more uncertain world. Declining Trust Across Allies Among traditional allies, the drop in trust is sharp. Canada records the steepest decline at -52% . Italy follows at -21% . France stands at -17% . Germany and Japan also show meaningful declines at -15% and -16% . The United Kingdom is down -13% . These are not isolated moves. They point to weakening confidence across long-standing partnerships. Policy uncertainty is one key driver. Shifting trade positions and tariff threats have strained economic relationships. Rhetoric around territorial expansion has also raised concerns, including proposals to annex Greenland and suggestions that Canada could become the 51st state. At the same time, security concerns are rising across Europe. A January 2026 Eurobarometer poll shows 43% of respondents in France and 32% in Germany support higher defense spending. This suggests allies are preparing for a more uncertain security environment. Emerging Economies Reflect Similar Trends The pattern extends beyond Western allies. Brazil and South Africa both decline by more than -20% . India and China show smaller but still negative shifts at -10% and -9% . This suggests a broad reset in global sentiment. It is not driven by one region alone. Strategic uncertainty is rising across markets. A Rocky Road Ahead The data points to a more fragmented global landscape. Trust in the United States is declining across multiple regions. At the same time, countries are preparing for greater uncertainty. Rising defense support in Europe reinfo...
Justin Sullivan United Parcel Service ( UPS ) reached an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to cap the number of severance packages it can offer, following pushback over the package giant's voluntary driver buyout program. The settlement caps the total number of severance payments to 7,500 drivers across all job classifications nationwide, the union announced. "Those who wis...
Justin Sullivan United Parcel Service ( UPS ) reached an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to cap the number of severance packages it can offer, following pushback over the package giant's voluntary driver buyout program. The settlement caps the total number of severance payments to 7,500 drivers across all job classifications nationwide, the union announced. "Those who wish to accept them will receive $150,000 payments for early retirement," it added. "Offers will be made to long-haul feeder drivers and Regular Package Car Drivers based on seniority in all regions of the country." UPS ( UPS ) also agreed not to pursue or offer any other severance programs through the course of the current Teamsters National Master Agreement, which does not expire until July 31, 2028. "This outcome aligns with our objective to provide all U.S. drivers with options as we continue to reconfigure our network," the company said . Last month, UPS ( UPS ) withdrew its Driver Choice Program in 13 states after several local branches of Teamsters filed grievances against it for violating their 2023 national labor contract. The company plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and shut 24 facilities this year as part of the winding down of its partnership with Amazon ( AMZN ). More on UPS UPS: Rising Oil Prices Reveal How Fragile The Carrier's Profitability Levels Remain UPS: Positioning Itself For Future Success UPS is viewed favorably by Barron's UPS is approved by a judge to offer buyout deals to drivers