First Friday: Hope in Nepal; Trouble in the Bond Market
About this episode
This episode discusses positive developments in the job market and challenges in the bond market, along with news from Nepal.
#747: We have good news on multiple fronts to share about the job market, the stock market, the commodities market, and volatile news around the bond market. And we begin it with some great news coming out of Nepal. Welcome to the First Friday episode for September 2026. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Note: Timestamps may vary slightly depending on dynamic ad placements. (00:00) Rescued workers in Nepal (04:53) Strong August jobs report (10:14) Conflicting employment data (12:27) Strong jobs, weaker stocks (17:43) Why bonds matter more (23:17) Inflation drives Treasury yields (29:45) Hidden risks in bonds (36:50) Treasury buyback controversy (43:32) Liquidity versus warning signs 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👉 Build a Life of Financial Freedom with our free workbook: https://affordanything.com/fiire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Paula Pant
Topics covered
- job market
- stock market
- bond market
- inflation
- Treasury yields
- employment data
Keywords
- job market
- stock market
- bond market
- inflation
- Treasury yields
- employment data
- Nepal
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cumulus Podcast Network
Places: Nepal
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