Skip to content
TheBias Brief

CBS NewsSig. 7NewsEconomyStocks

Why the Fed might raise interest rates for first time since 2023

The article briefly reports that the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. It notes that a CBS News business contributor will explain more, but provides little substantive detail.

New York PostSig. 5NewsEconomyStocks

Wells Fargo finance chief shares growing trend that signals healthy US economy

Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo said at an investor conference that 2026 loan growth should exceed prior forecasts, with healthy spending and credit trends in the US. He maintained full-year net interest income and expense forecasts and said investment banking fees and trading revenue should grow by mid-single digits. Bank shares initially rose 3% before falling into negative territory.

Left 1.5

New York PostSig. 7NewsEconomyEnergyStocks

US 10-year Treasury yield briefly surges past 5% on sky-high diesel prices

The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5% for the first time since 2023, driven by record diesel prices and a bond sell-off amid Middle East conflict and inflation fears. The move threatens higher mortgage and auto loan rates and adds pressure to housing and stock markets. The Fed is expected to raise rates, but analysts warn that cannot resolve energy-driven inflation.

Neutral

New York PostSig. 6NewsEconomyStocks

Malls are making a shocking comeback — becoming the top performer in commercial real estate

Mall values have jumped 13% over the past year, outpacing other commercial real estate sectors, driven by consumer spending, entertainment tenants, and luxury retail. The article profiles top malls and investor moves by Simon Property Group and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, while including skeptical caution about the durability of the retail experience.

Neutral

CBS NewsSig. 6NewsAIEconomyStocks

The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?

The article examines warnings from some economists that the AI stock boom resembles a bubble and could correct, while other economists caution that bubble calls are premature and AI may still deliver strong profits. It balances forecasts of a potential S&P 500 correction with skepticism about predicting bubbles.

Neutral