AP Top Business News at 3:38 p.m. EDT

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillionWhy Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so farThe bond market swings back to worries and helps knock US stocks lowerWalmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 yearsCash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitivePrices soar as Gaza smuggling booms. Officials, soldiers and middlemen are accused of cashing inTrump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesMeta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls shortAs workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways your employer is watchingIran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle