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Christian Science Monitor - Business

How soaring bond yields pressure big economies like the US, France - Interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds are at their highest levels in more than 20 years, with borrowing costs also rising globally. Those factors make it more difficult for governments to pay for their debt. By - Laurent Belsie - / 4 min

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Trump has prioritized oil and minerals. Lower prices haven't followed.

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Rhode Island's 'Taylor Swift tax' on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing

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First Look -- Trump threatens Bombardier ban as Canada tariff deadline looms

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Job growth rebounds in August, opening door for Fed to act on inflation

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Where to next on interest rates? Warsh, Bessent point in opposite directions.

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Meta settlement aims to protect kids. Much more is needed, experts say.

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Trump tests the limits of economic leverage against foe – and friend

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AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here's why.

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Who wins when Congress calls the plays in college sports?

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The US lost jobs in July. Here's why unemployment didn't rise.

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As advanced AI models go rogue, the Trump administration steps in

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The Explainer -- The US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver?

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From the Magazine - As Canada pivots from the US, a city reclaims its past - Once an economic hinge connecting eastern and western Canada, Thunder Bay is again emerging as a symbol of the country's drive to strengthen its economic independence. By - Sara Llana - , Melanie Stetson Freeman - / 8 min

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