Afford Anything · September 5, 2026 · 45m

First Friday: Hope in Nepal; Trouble in the Bond Market

Paula Pant reports on rescued workers in Nepal and breaks down conflicting signals in the US economy: a strong August jobs report contrasted with sliding stock markets. The deeper focus is on the bond market, where rising Treasury yields driven by inflation expectations and a controversial buyback program reveal hidden risks and liquidity concerns that affect everyone's portfolio.

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Rescued Workers in Nepal00:00:00

Workers trapped in Nepal were successfully rescued in a rare positive outcome for high-altitude labor incidents.

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Strong Jobs, Weaker Stocks00:10:14

A strong August jobs report coincided with falling stock markets, creating a counterintuitive signal for investors.

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