Market Shifts and International Tensions Amid Evergrande's Struggles

Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives, the yield on 30-year US Treasuries hit a 16-year peak on Tuesday, India has told Canada to withdraw dozens of diplomats from the country and the Financial Times’ Tom Hale discusses the murky future of China’s Evergrande property group. 

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Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker by Republican rebels

‘Crimes’ probe into Evergrande founder adds to pressure over $300bn debt woes

India tells Canada to withdraw dozens of diplomatic staff

Bond sell-off intensifies as long-term US yields hit 16-year peak

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