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What the Jump in Global Interest Rates Means for the Economy

1 September 2026 at 19:47
Global interest rates are rising. Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.

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In the U.S. government bond market, the borrower is the federal government and the bonds are called Treasuries.

Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.

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Vice President JD Vance at the White House in July.

Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Vice President JD Vance at the White House in July.
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