Bonds & Stocks
US stock futures rose as expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts continued to drive gains, while Treasuries eased after a rally that pushed global bonds into bull-market territory. S&P 500 contracts edged 0.1% higher. The yield on 10-year Treasuries climbed three basis points to 4.07%.
Economy
A third of high-level roles at the agency that produces marquee numbers on US jobs and inflation are vacant, according to the BLS website. While the commissioner role has been temporarily filled, a range of other leadership positions that oversee various aspects of employment statistics and regional field operations sit empty.
World
The Israel Defense Forces said it conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas. The target of the blast was Hamas’ negotiating team in Doha, Al Jazeera reports, citing a senior member of the group.