Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker; Bond sell-off intensifies as US yields hit 16-year peak; India tells Canada to withdraw diplomats; The murky future of China’s Evergrande property group
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaving the House in a state of limbo until a new Speaker is selected.
The tensions between India and Canada escalate as India orders dozens of Canadian diplomats to leave the country, making diplomatic resolution more challenging.
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House
Kevin McCarthy, the leader of the House of Representatives, was removed from his post after a dramatic vote. McCarthy failed to garner enough support, with eight Republicans joining all Democrats in voting against him. This unprecedented move leaves the House in a state of limbo, as lawmakers are unable to move forward with important legislative tasks until a new Speaker is selected.
Stocks and bonds experience sell-off
Both the NASDAQ composite and 30-year US treasuries saw significant declines, reflecting concerns about higher interest rates. Solid jobs opening data further reinforced the expectation of sustained economic strength. This sell-off also affected European equities and government debt.
India orders Canadian diplomats to leave
Tensions between India and Canada escalate as India orders dozens of Canadian diplomats to leave the country. This move comes after Canada initiated investigations into the alleged assassination of a Canadian separatist by Indian agents. With already strained relations, India's demand for Canada to withdraw over half of its diplomats adds to the complexity of the situation and makes diplomatic resolution more challenging.
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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