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May 9, 2026Connected

6 storiesLast updated: 12:45:10 AM

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

Surge in Russian Debt Defaults Puts Quarter of Bond Market at Risk

Key Facts

•Russia recorded 11 technical defaults in 2024, 24 in 2025, and 11 in the first three months of 2026.
•Reports indicate that a quarter of the Russian bond market is currently at risk of default.

Impact:

7/10

25 days ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on EU Auto Imports Starting Next Week

Key Facts

•President Trump has threatened that all passenger vehicle imports from the European Union will face a 25% tariff starting next week.

Impact:

5/10

EUR/USD

25 days ago

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Eaton Fire Survivors Demand Urgent Relief from SoCal Edison

Key Facts

•Eaton Fire survivors are demanding $200,000 upfront housing relief payments from Southern California Edison.
•Federal officials and Governor Gavin Newsom are seeking a one-year extension for FEMA assistance set to expire in July.

Impact:

4/10

25 days ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullishUpdated

Federal Reserve Approves Regulatory Applications for Columbia Financial and Columbia Bank MHC

Key Facts

•The Federal Reserve Board announced the approval of related applications by Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Financial, Inc.

Impact:

4/10

25 days ago

May 9, 2026Connected

6 storiesLast updated: 12:45:10 AM

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

Surge in Russian Debt Defaults Puts Quarter of Bond Market at Risk

Key Facts

•Russia recorded 11 technical defaults in 2024, 24 in 2025, and 11 in the first three months of 2026.
•Reports indicate that a quarter of the Russian bond market is currently at risk of default.

Impact:

7/10

25 days ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on EU Auto Imports Starting Next Week

Key Facts

•President Trump has threatened that all passenger vehicle imports from the European Union will face a 25% tariff starting next week.

Impact:

5/10

EUR/USD

25 days ago

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Eaton Fire Survivors Demand Urgent Relief from SoCal Edison

Key Facts

•Eaton Fire survivors are demanding $200,000 upfront housing relief payments from Southern California Edison.
•Federal officials and Governor Gavin Newsom are seeking a one-year extension for FEMA assistance set to expire in July.

Impact:

4/10

25 days ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullishUpdated

Federal Reserve Approves Regulatory Applications for Columbia Financial and Columbia Bank MHC

Key Facts

•The Federal Reserve Board announced the approval of related applications by Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Financial, Inc.

Impact:

4/10

25 days ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Clorox Issues $1.5 Billion in Senior Notes for Debt Refinancing

Key Facts

•The Clorox Company issued a prospectus supplement for a $1.5 billion offering of senior notes across three series due in 2031, 2033, and 2036.
•The company intends to use net proceeds to repay outstanding indebtedness under its Delayed Draw Term Facility and reduce commercial paper borrowings.

Impact:

4/10

CLX

25 days ago

Central BanksNeutralUpdated

Fed's Bowman Warns Regulation is Driving Corporate Lending to Non-Bank Sector

Key Facts

•Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman delivered a speech at the Hoover Institution on how regulation reshapes financial markets and drives the migration of corporate lending.

Impact:

4/10

25 days ago