Conflict Widens in Middle East, Bonds Send Warsh Credibility Warning | The Opening Trade 7/30/2026

The United States conducted military strikes on Iran following an attack on American forces in Jordan. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged for its seventh consecutive month, after which yields on 30-year Treasury bonds rose 14 basis points to 5.23%, marking a 19-year high. The dollar depreciated and stock indexes declined as investors reassessed expectations for future monetary policy decisions.

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