U.S. government bonds sold off again following a brief reprieve on Thursday, pushing yields higher and keeping stocks under pressure as investors
August 20, 2026
Kazakhstan votes on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold over the
August 20, 2026
European shares inched lower on Thursday, as elevated oil prices kept inflation worries alive, while a recovery in global bonds after a U.S.
August 20, 2026
Australian employment unexpectedly fell in July and the jobless rate hit its highest point since late 2021, data showed on Thursday, adding to signs of a cooling labour
August 20, 2026
Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders
August 20, 2026
Robust U.S. productivity levels appear to have blunted the full inflationary impact of President Donald Trump’s large-scale trade tariffs, new research from the Federal Reserve Bank
August 19, 2026
Yields on 30-year U.S.
August 19, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The bond storm quietened a bit overnight but left equity markets bruised, with an
August 19, 2026
Red lights are flashing in energy markets
August 19, 2026
Australia's central bank will have to raise interest rates again if upside risks to inflation crystallize, a top official said on Wednesday, adding that inflation in
August 19, 2026
Japan's benchmark bond yield is on the brink of hitting 3% for the first time since the mid-1990s, highlighting how inflation, rising fiscal
August 18, 2026
U.S. yields backed off earlier highs on Tuesday after two straight upward trading sessions, switching directions amid a global bond selloff that saw long-term borrowing
August 18, 2026
The U.S. dollar was trading range-bound against major peers on Tuesday as markets continued pricing in a dovish response from
August 18, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Just when markets thought the Iran conflict was stuck at an impasse,
August 18, 2026
U.S. stocks slipped further from their record heights after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets
August 17, 2026
Americans could soon pay a lot more for strawberries
August 17, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The indomitable U.S. consumer may finally have taken a beat, and Friday's figures showing the first fall in
August 17, 2026
U.S. consumer sentiment slumped in early August amid worries about the rising cost of living because of the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Friday.
August 14, 2026
Investors head into next week weighing familiar concerns over interest rates, inflation and geopolitical tensions against another robust earnings season
August 14, 2026
The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates as soon as September and is considering hiking more aggressively thereafter from the
August 14, 2026
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
April 17, 2025
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, but tepid hiring could raise the unemployment rate to 4.3% in August.
August 28, 2025
It's a tough time to be looking for a job
November 26, 2025
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East
March 06, 2026
White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses
April 13, 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to again hold short-term borrowing costs steady when they next meet April 29-30.
September 13, 2025
Investors will look to a heavy week of U.S. corporate results to further fuel a stunning rebound in the U.S. stock market, which has shaken off war-
April 20, 2026
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift
April 30, 2026
South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in April, as semiconductor demand continued to power both output and new orders, even as
May 04, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets With Nvidia’s first-quarter results due after Wednesday's bell,
May 20, 2026
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a
June 11, 2026
If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to
July 14, 2026
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices declined, though a rise in the cost of services suggested inflation could remain elevated.
August 13, 2026
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month.
August 12, 2026
Sri Lanka's central bank sees no need for more interest rate hikes this year after its unexpected raise in May, with inflation expected to peak around
August 11, 2026
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy
August 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in July, which could further reduce financial market expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise
August 12, 2026
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August 11, 2026
Atlanta Fed interim President Cheryl Venable said on Tuesday that inflation remains too high, a message heard from contacts across the Southeast,
August 11, 2026
More Americans are having a harder time keeping up with their home and car payments
August 11, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Federal Reserve held the line on Wednesday, but three
July 30, 2026
German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices due to the Iran conflict, threatening the long-awaited recovery of Europe's biggest economy.
July 30, 2026
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.
July 30, 2026
Investors searching for clarity from a newly led U.S.
July 30, 2026
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July 29, 2026
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war
July 29, 2026
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Bolivia on a $1.9 billion financing program, the IMF said on
July 29, 2026
U.S. mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest in about a year last week on an array of home loan products after a resumption of U.S.-Iran fighting drove up both oil prices
July 29, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult
July 29, 2026
Shares turn cautious ahead of Warsh's Jackson Hole debut; FX, bonds hold breath
South Korea's export boom seen sustained in August on strong chip demand: Reutser Poll
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