Demand for Japan's long-term government bonds drops, US stocks surge, consumer confidence rises.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-31 07:00:00

Demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds hits lowest level since July, signaling fading interest in ultra-long Japanese debt.
Stocks rise after a federal court overturns most of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, easing economic concerns.
US housing market sees sellers outnumbering buyers by 490,000, largest gap since 2013, leading to potential 1% price decline.
Trump Media & Technology Group secures $2.5 billion from investors for cryptocurrency reserve invested in Bitcoin.
Homeowners and buyers show uncertainty at a three-year high, with 60% unsure if now is a good time to buy.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein shifts focus to Hong Kong listing as London IPO stalls with Chinese regulators.
Consumer confidence in the US economy rebounds in April, scoring 98 compared to 85.7 in March.
Treasury yields fall as bond markets calm over trade war fears, with 30-year yield dropping to 4.984%.
International Labor Organization reports slowing global growth, fewer new jobs, and rising income gap due to trade tensions.
US stocks surge, with S&P 500 up over 2%, Nasdaq gaining 2.5%, and Dow Jones rising 1.8% after last week’s selloff.



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