Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses
August 14, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The yen is back in the intervention zone, but its fate now appears to rest with the Fed's policy path and hopes of aggressive
August 14, 2026
El Salvador-based Tether, which issues the world's largest stablecoin, said KPMG U.S. had performed a "full independent audit" of its financial
August 14, 2026
Alphabet's early bet on SpaceX has multiplied more than 100-fold, with the Google parent disclosing a stake worth about $94 billion at the end of
August 14, 2026
U.S.-based Diversified Energy said on Friday it is in early discussions to acquire privately held Birch Resources, as it looks to further expand into the oil and gas-rich Permian
August 14, 2026
For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon's creative talent, with swathes of designers and marketing executives flocking to
August 14, 2026
Kevin Warsh took over as head of the Federal Reserve in May with monetary policy at a crossroads, officials divided
August 14, 2026
Global equity funds attracted inflows for a 12th consecutive week through August 12, buoyed by optimism over a strong earnings season and data showing weaker-than-expected U.S.
August 14, 2026
Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday that he fatally shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal
August 14, 2026
Even though we're slipping inexorably into the summer holiday doldrums on world markets, bond anxiety was once again a theme of the early part of this week,
August 14, 2026
Russia believes the United States is deeply involved in Ukrainian attacks against it and has raised the issue with Washington, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in
August 14, 2026
China's new yuan loans posted a record contraction in July, missing forecasts as seasonal factors and weak household credit demand weighed on
August 14, 2026
UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has a blueprint for Commerzbank: slash costs, strip out management layers and push harder for revenue growth,
August 14, 2026
Air Canada's revenue for September and October is likely to break records for the two months as more premium travelers avoid the heat and summer crowds
August 14, 2026
Airlines are getting grounded jets back into the air. The bills left by a years-long engine crisis are proving much harder to bring down.
August 14, 2026
Russia on Friday dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying it saw no grounds for "half-measures" that would offer a respite to the other side.
August 14, 2026
U.S. rocket company Astra Space is seeking to raise $250 million at a $1 billion valuation in a funding round expected to close this quarter, CEO Chris
August 14, 2026
Reddit shares jumped more than 11% on Friday after the S&P Dow Jones Indices said the social media platform would join the benchmark S&P 500 index, replacing AvalonBay Communities.
August 14, 2026
European shares finished lower on Friday and snapped a four-week winning streak, as rising crude prices and renewed
August 14, 2026
A mudslide in eastern China's Zhejiang Province on Friday killed one person and three others remained missing, while eastern and southern provinces were bracing for more
August 14, 2026
Policy changes, climate disruption, staffing shortages and housing costs are reshaping the risks of owning or starting a gateway business.
August 14, 2026
Taiwan expects its tech-reliant economy to grow at the fastest pace in nearly four decades this year, the statistics agency said on Friday,
August 14, 2026
Applied Materials shares fell about 4% in early trading on Friday, as the chip equipment maker's upbeat outlook failed to soothe investors worried about the threat
August 14, 2026
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed on Friday that he would endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but
August 14, 2026
China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor and
August 14, 2026
The CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back
August 14, 2026
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson resolves one of two cases against him
August 14, 2026
Reddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments
August 14, 2026
Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region
August 14, 2026
A consortium containing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool
August 14, 2026
A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020
February 12, 2025
Japan's Nissan and Honda said on Thursday they had officially ended talks to merge. Following are key metrics for both automakers.
February 13, 2025
If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account
August 13, 2026
Gold surged above $4,000 an ounce to hit a record on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further
September 20, 2024
China's central bank conducted a medium-term loan operation on Tuesday and left the interest rate unchanged.
February 25, 2025
Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in choppy trade early on Monday, as investors waited to see if imminent U.S. tariffs would be implemented, although the Qatari bourse traded lower. U.S.
March 03, 2025
The Czech government has decided to gradually raise its defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, from around 2% now, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.
March 06, 2025
U.S. Senate Republicans pushed for the U.S.
March 06, 2025
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the sixth time in nine months on Thursday, sticking to its easing plan in the face of economic upheaval from an
March 06, 2025
French inflation dropped below 1% for the first time in four years in February, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday.
March 14, 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) left its base rate unchanged at 4.75% on Thursday, in line with the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates steady.
March 20, 2025
The U.S. current account deficit contracted in the fourth quarter, but the improvement could be temporary as goods imports surged to a record high in January, driven by
March 20, 2025
A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.
March 28, 2025
Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app
March 31, 2025
U.S. power consumption will hit new record highs in 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Thursday.
April 10, 2025
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
April 17, 2025
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a large hit from
April 17, 2025
Volkswagen Group showcased five new models developed for China and an in-house assisted driving system on Tuesday in Shanghai as it fights to win back share
April 22, 2025
U.S.
April 23, 2025
The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could impact its ability to supply support to people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within
April 25, 2025
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in March amid broad declines in outlays on private and public projects.
May 01, 2025
Tens of thousands of people are in Omaha, Nebraska, to attend the annual shareholder weekend for billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
May 03, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise
May 04, 2025
A Credit Suisse unit on Monday pleaded guilty to U.S. charges of helping ultra-wealthy Americans evade taxes and will pay a fine of more than $510 million, the U.S.
May 06, 2025
Britain and India clinched a free trade agreement on Tuesday, in a landmark deal that represents London's most significant post-Brexit pact, and was finalised in the shadow of U.S.
May 06, 2025
Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, benefiting from hybrid work trends and the integration of artificial intelligence into its products.
May 22, 2025
Snowflake raised its fiscal 2026 forecast for product revenue on Wednesday, betting on strong demand for its data analytics services as enterprises prioritize artificial intelligence
May 22, 2025
Soledad launches temporary encampment to aid homeless transition
May 28, 2025
HSBC is exiting its business banking portfolio in the United States, as it continued to simplify operations and shift its focus to Asia and Middle East
May 31, 2025
The downturn in British manufacturing was less steep than first feared in May but output, orders and jobs continued to drop as companies cited recent tax hikes and U.S.
June 02, 2025
The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026.
June 04, 2025
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in
June 05, 2025
Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a
June 06, 2025
U.S.
June 17, 2025
A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from forcing 20 Democratic-led states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to
June 20, 2025
CNN's Kylie Atwood reports on The Trump administration discussing possibly helping Iran access as much as $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, easing sanctions, and freeing up billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds.
June 26, 2025
Mass tourism, impossibly high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice, Italy's protests in recent days against Jeff Bezos and Lauren
June 29, 2025
A million-dollar question will hang over the world's top central bankers when they meet in Sintra, Portugal, from Monday evening: Is the
June 30, 2025
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as exports fell, but subsiding imports suggested trade could still lead an anticipated rebound in economic growth in the second
July 03, 2025
Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous
July 04, 2025
The Supreme Court said that President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative high court. CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid reports.
July 15, 2025
Short-term U.S. interest-rate futures rose on Wednesday after a report that President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Jerome Powell soon, with traders now betting on rate
July 16, 2025
Slice and dice it anyway you like and the week ahead for world markets will likely be dominated by politics and central banks in some shape or form.
July 18, 2025
China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged on Monday, as forecast, after it reported slightly better-than-expected second-quarter economic data.
July 21, 2025
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
July 24, 2025
Stellantis guided on Tuesday for increased net revenues and a low-single digit operating income margin in the second half despite increasing headwinds, as the automaker aims for a
July 29, 2025
Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank held its key
July 30, 2025
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable, though it is taking
July 31, 2025
As Donald Trump's latest round of tariff turmoil ripples through markets and the global economy, U.S. company results continue to trickle in, policymakers in Britain and Mexico decide on
August 01, 2025
U.S. construction spending dropped further in June amid a sharp decline in outlays on single-family housing projects because of higher mortgage rates and rising inventory.
August 01, 2025
Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash
August 02, 2025
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice on Monday in part of a landmark case that led to the jailing of
August 04, 2025
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.
August 12, 2025
‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them
August 22, 2025
U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on
August 25, 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
A federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs earlier this year. CNN’s Katelyn Polantz and New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman explain the details of this decision.
August 30, 2025
The U.S. Congress has until Tuesday to pass legislation keeping the federal government open or trigger a partial shutdown. WHY WOULD THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN?
September 02, 2025
A handful of apparel retailers including Levi Strauss are teasing more full-priced products, testing how much wealthier shoppers are willing to pay despite the
September 09, 2025
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.
September 09, 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid
September 10, 2025
Botswana has set up a new sovereign wealth fund to drive economic diversification, create jobs and manage state companies, officials said on Wednesday.
September 10, 2025
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
September 11, 2025
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected but offered no clues about its next move, even as investors continue to bet that more
September 11, 2025
A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz
September 12, 2025
U.S. investors dumped equity funds in the week to September 10, booking profits at record highs and cutting exposure on caution over lofty valuations and geopolitical tensions in the Middle
September 12, 2025
The current account surplus of the 20 nations sharing the euro narrowed in July on a lower surplus for services and a smaller primary income, which typically includes the flow of
September 18, 2025
On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.
September 18, 2025
British firms have reported a loss of momentum and confidence ahead of possible new tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' next budget in November,
September 23, 2025
A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country
September 23, 2025
Iran and European powers remain at loggerheads as they try to strike a last-ditch deal to avert the return of U.N. sanctions before Saturday evening.
September 24, 2025
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the labor market has lost its luster amid an anemic pace of hiring.
September 25, 2025
The number of people out of work in Germany rose more than expected in September, labour office figures showed on Tuesday, as the job market
September 30, 2025
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grant funds for Democratic-led
October 01, 2025
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses
October 03, 2025
World stocks were on course for a solid weekly gain and more record highs as the seemingly unstoppable rally in tech shares and expectations
October 04, 2025
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday.
October 07, 2025
South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
October 09, 2025
Wall Street's top regulator on Thursday eased the way for companies to proceed with initial public offerings during the federal government's shutdown,
October 10, 2025
"Many, many more" whistleblowers have come forward with reports of misconduct at KPMG Australia, a parliamentary committee
August 14, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.
October 21, 2025
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
October 23, 2025
Kyrgyzstan voiced regret on Friday over the inclusion of several Kyrgyz entities in the European Union's latest Russia sanctions list, a move it called "one-sided sanctions pressure
October 24, 2025
The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan
October 30, 2025
More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government
November 06, 2025
China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power
November 14, 2025
The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.
November 18, 2025
Nvidia shares rose after hours after announcing record third-quarter revenue.
November 20, 2025
It's a tough time for the job market
November 21, 2025
71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies
November 24, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.
November 25, 2025
It's a tough time to be looking for a job
November 26, 2025
Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era
November 28, 2025
The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in November, labour office figures showed on Friday, underscoring a sluggish recovery and persistent lack of
November 28, 2025
Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday, seeking to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including higher minimum pay
December 03, 2025
The Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $1 billion. 24-hour surveillance, audits, and secured vaults are needed to choose and announce the coveted winning numbers.
August 12, 2026
Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
December 12, 2025
Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on
August 13, 2026
Dunkin' changed its points policy and cost a loyal customer $260. Know the risks of loyalty programs.
January 25, 2026
IRS chief Frank Bisignano has largely declined to answer questions from lawmakers about unlawful releases of taxpayer data to immigration agents
March 05, 2026
Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, says she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement
March 05, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state
March 05, 2026
The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months
March 05, 2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years
March 05, 2026
Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly
March 05, 2026
President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026
American Airlines received approval Wednesday to become the first U.S. airline to resume flights to Venezuela
March 05, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota
March 05, 2026
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector
March 05, 2026
Honduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China
March 05, 2026
The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth
March 05, 2026
Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded
March 05, 2026
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country. CNN is operating in Iran only with government permission.
March 05, 2026
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.
March 05, 2026
Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors
March 05, 2026
Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz
March 06, 2026
Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders
March 06, 2026
Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday
March 06, 2026
Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court
March 06, 2026
Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers
March 06, 2026
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East
March 06, 2026
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026
28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases
March 06, 2026
Vermont maple syrup production to exceed millions of gallons this year
March 06, 2026
Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care
March 06, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more
March 06, 2026
Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening
March 06, 2026
In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.
March 09, 2026
A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.
March 14, 2026
White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses
April 13, 2026
Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund due largely to the Iran
April 14, 2026
SpaceX outlined details of its highly anticipated IPO at a meeting with its team of bankers Monday night, telling them it plans to earmark a large portion of
April 07, 2026
U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission deep inside Iran while President Donald Trump threatened to rain
April 05, 2026
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing won a parliamentary vote on Friday to become the country's president, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years
April 03, 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to again hold short-term borrowing costs steady when they next meet April 29-30.
September 13, 2025
Federal funding for the U.S.
April 02, 2026
The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620-hectare) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor
April 17, 2026
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
South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading
April 21, 2026
The Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, U.S.
August 12, 2025
Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is assessing whether to invest in SpaceX, the fund's deputy CEO told Reuters on Thursday.
April 23, 2026
India and the U.S. are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a spokesperson from India's
April 24, 2026
The United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC+'s largest producers, will leave the oil producers' alliance on May 1, it said on Tuesday.
April 28, 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
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
Global drugmakers have been ramping up U.S. manufacturing and stockpiling inventory as the Trump administration moves to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies cut
March 09, 2026
New Zealand's near-term rate of inflation is expected to rise over the coming two years, a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) survey showed on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-increasing spending
May 18, 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
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as peace talks have failed to produce any progress.
May 21, 2026
Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in four years, as
May 26, 2026
A Samsung Electronics union representing the conglomerate's consumer electronics workers said on Tuesday it has asked a South Korean court to
May 26, 2026
South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched
May 26, 2026
Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase tensions on
May 29, 2026
Shares in Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other South Korean tech firms rallied on Monday, as expected meetings
June 01, 2026
Cambodia said on Tuesday it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand
June 02, 2026
New World screwworm, a devastating parasite that eats cattle and other wild animals alive, traveled north from Central America to Mexico before being
June 02, 2025
June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,
June 08, 2026
Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees
June 08, 2026
U.S. stocks mostly fell on Tuesday, pressured by a slide in tech and fresh Iran jitters after a U.S. helicopter was shot down, as investors
June 10, 2026
The Bank of Canada is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as strong inflation and labor market data are offset by a weakening
June 10, 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
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
The U.S.
June 15, 2026
AI lab Odyssey on Wednesday said it has raised $310 million in a Series B round valuing it at $1.45 billion, and struck a deal with Amazon Web Services that gives it access to
June 17, 2026
The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that
June 19, 2026
What to know about the New World screwworm
June 22, 2026
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
June 23, 2026
The U.S.
August 14, 2026
SK Hynix's U.S. trading debut on Friday following a $26.5 billion share sale will be a key test of investors' belief in the durability of the AI boom, coming
July 10, 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
From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! We can’t seem to get away from semiconductors and straits.
July 17, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting next
July 17, 2026
Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, boosted by robust investment gains and steady underwriting performance.
July 21, 2026
German investor morale rose much more than expected in July as a government reform package brightened the mood despite uncertainty
July 21, 2026
The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace
July 22, 2026
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintained his lead over opposition senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a new Datafolha poll released on Friday ahead of Brazil's
July 25, 2026
Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits
July 25, 2026
Many aspects of retirement planning are the subject of hot debate, even among experts
August 01, 2026
Data storage companies tumbled on Thursday after quarterly results from Sandisk and Western Digital failed to sustain momentum in an industry that
August 06, 2026
German exports and industrial production beat expectations in June, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy gained momentum in the second quarter,
August 07, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There were no fireworks in the July consumer inflation report,
August 13, 2026
‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
August 14, 2026
Billionaire Mark Walter offered to pledge his equity stake in Guggenheim Partners as part of a broader effort to raise billions of dollars for his insurance companies in recent
August 14, 2026
Stocks and bond prices rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 barreling to a fresh high, as investors cheered another relatively benign snapshot of
August 14, 2026
Fitch on Thursday affirmed the sovereign credit rating for the United States at "AA+" with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita income and the U.S. dollar's
August 14, 2026
Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting that unabated demand for advanced AI chips will continue to fuel
August 14, 2026
The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States
August 13, 2026
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home
August 14, 2026
The U.S. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad
August 13, 2026
Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles
August 14, 2026
A Canadian government source directly familiar with trade negotiations with the United States said on Thursday that talks were progressing well and
August 13, 2026
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was "deeply disappointed" that a bill to advance a pipeline for the Alaska LNG project to
August 14, 2026
The S&P 500 notched a record-high close on Thursday, fueled by advances in Sandisk and other heavyweight technology stocks, as tame producer price
August 13, 2026
Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday in a deal that would rank among the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar
August 14, 2026
Argentina will allow more flexibility for banks to lend dollars to companies, Economy Minister Luis Caputo told reporters on Thursday.
August 14, 2026
Sandisk on Thursday said it expects revenue to grow at a mid-to-high-teens percentage rate from fiscal years 2028 to 2030, encouraged by strong demand amid rapid AI infrastructure
August 14, 2026
Global equities rose on Thursday as investors pared back their bets on a U.S. rate hike, while oil prices fell more than 2% as
August 13, 2026
Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.1% in July, slightly above the level recorded in June, while the 12-month figure also slightly sped up, data from national
August 14, 2026
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter
August 14, 2026
The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine
August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026
Detroit’s automakers plan to argue to the Trump administration that its proposals for a revised North American trade deal could cost the companies
August 13, 2026
Oil settled down more than 2% on Thursday, reversing course after a week of gains, as investors focused on signs of weaker global demand and a sharp
August 13, 2026
A trio of emerging economic forces could boost global production of electric vehicles with implications for oil, power and metal markets, a report from Wood Mackenzie
August 13, 2026
The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships
August 13, 2026
A U.S. federal appeals court said a judge erred in dismissing a $6.7 billion lawsuit accusing Bristol Myers Squibb of cheating former Celgene
August 13, 2026
Yemen faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since a U.N.-brokered truce in 2022, U.N. envoy Hans Grundberg warned on Thursday, as the world body said more
August 13, 2026
Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, after mounting strikes
August 13, 2026
Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows
August 14, 2026
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices fell and the cost of services increased marginally, bolstering financial market
August 13, 2026
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Trump administration that alleged that Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli
August 13, 2026
Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his influence still looms over Cuba
August 13, 2026
The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually
August 13, 2026
Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates
August 13, 2026
Extraordinary corporate compensation deals for Elon Musk have opened the door for the CEOs of other S&P 500 companies to win huge paydays, a new study shows.
August 13, 2026
The U.S. dollar was mixed on Thursday after data showed that producer prices were unchanged in July, leading traders to further pare bets on a September
August 13, 2026
The U.S. government said on Thursday it would fully resume activities throughout Mexico's western state of Michoacan, after earlier security concerns disrupted U.S.
August 13, 2026
Databricks said on Thursday it had raised $5 billion at a $190 billion valuation, as the data and artificial intelligence software company looks to expand investments in products
August 13, 2026
Robinhood's second venture fund debuted on Thursday, giving retail investors access to early-stage startups that have traditionally been out of reach for all but
August 13, 2026
Two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America's food system: the United States is
August 13, 2026
Vote counting has started in Zambia after polls closed in a presidential election that tests President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms
August 13, 2026
Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’
August 13, 2026
Steven Price, senior vice president of market investigations at the U.S.
August 13, 2026
Latin America is bracing for what experts say could be the strongest El Niño on record, raising questions about how
August 13, 2026
Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days
August 13, 2026
Drugmakers are holding back applications for health insurance coverage in Switzerland over concerns that lower prices there could affect their U.S.
August 13, 2026
Bill Ackman unveiled six new holdings, including Netflix, Visa and Mastercard, marking the billionaire investor's biggest portfolio overhaul in
August 13, 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
It is still not clear the U.S.
August 13, 2026
Birkenstock raised its annual sales growth forecast on Thursday, signaling that demand for its premium sandals and clogs remains resilient despite concerns that
August 13, 2026
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday as crude oil prices fell, improving risk appetite, while investors parsed a softer-than-expected producer price inflation
August 13, 2026
Cerebras Systems slumped over 9% in early trading Thursday after it missed key estimates despite soaring cloud revenue, raising doubts about the ability of its AI chips to challenge
August 13, 2026
Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund is raising concerns about what it sees as a steady erosion of shareholder rights across major markets
August 13, 2026
The Trump administration has repeatedly
August 13, 2026
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack on Thursday reiterated her view that the U.S. central bank should raise rates immediately to bring down too-high inflation and
August 13, 2026
Swedish trade union IF Metall said on Thursday it was calling off its three-year-long industrial action against Tesla after the carmaker bought out all the union's
August 13, 2026
The leader of Russia's only registered anti-war party said he will stay in the country and keep pushing for change, despite increased pressure from the
August 13, 2026
Second-quarter profit expectations for Europe's blue-chip companies have risen for an eighth consecutive week, putting the region on track for one of its strongest earnings seasons
August 13, 2026
A Powerball ticket sold in western Illinois has won a $1 billion jackpot
August 13, 2026
Someone in Illinois just won $1 billion in Powerball — and we may never know who
August 12, 2026
AI agents cross company boundaries, but proof of their authority often does not. When they overstep, no single record shows what the user allowed.
August 13, 2026
US wholesale inflation slowed more than expected in July
August 13, 2026
The effects of the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs are still being passed on to consumers, while new levies will add to the overall tariff rate.
August 13, 2026
Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead
August 13, 2026
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
August 13, 2026
Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.
August 13, 2026
Less than two months after devastating twin earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead, Venezuelans
August 13, 2026
Vantage Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer and operator, is exploring options including an IPO or sale as soon as next year, according
August 13, 2026
As the U.S.-Iran war drags on with no end in sight, oil traders and policymakers are grappling with a critical question: are global oil stocks enough to offset
August 13, 2026
Europe's fifth heatwave this summer is expected to trim French nuclear power production by about 15% of the nuclear fleet's total capacity on Friday, with
August 13, 2026
The Antwerp diamond sector has rejected allegations there was a link between an 18-carat gold ring encrusted with 321 diamonds recently gifted to U.S.
August 13, 2026
Accelerant said on Thursday that private equity firm Thoma Bravo will take the insurance marketplace private in an all-cash deal worth more than $4 billion just over a year after
August 13, 2026
Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall
August 13, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will raise API prices for its V4-Pro and V4-Flash models and introduce peak and off-peak pricing, a company statement on
August 13, 2026
Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday
August 13, 2026
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller demands answers after nearly 30,000-pound beef recall
August 13, 2026
Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it
August 13, 2026
Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams
August 13, 2026
Miami senior residents went over a week without running water. It returned hours after they told their story.
August 13, 2026
Zambians voted on Thursday in a national election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema's economic gains since a pandemic-era debt crisis are
August 13, 2026
Joint Japanese-U.S. efforts to shore up the battered yen two weeks ago have heightened market bets the Bank of Japan will need to hike rates
August 13, 2026
Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition government is lagging centre-left opposition parties ahead of an election for parliament next month, but the gap between the two
August 13, 2026
The increasing prevalence of AI chatbots handling consumer shopping is pushing merchants to uphold more direct customer relationships over
August 13, 2026
Loan sharks are circling a kitchen that stands on stilts above the waters of Tomini Bay, off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island in the
August 13, 2026
China's largest contract chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp , reported on Thursday second-quarter profit more than
August 13, 2026
The Swiss government on Thursday recommended that parliament reject an initiative aimed at blocking a new agreement between Switzerland and the European Union that would
August 13, 2026
The European Central Bank will raise interest rates once more next month, as high energy prices push inflation further from the bank's 2% target, and
August 13, 2026
Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable.
August 13, 2026
Heron Power, a startup run by a former senior executive of EV maker Tesla, said on Thursday it plans to build a $100 million factory in California to make
August 13, 2026
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said investors are underestimating the demand for differentiation among obesity drugs, and that new treatment options like
August 13, 2026
Cuba on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro amid one of the most severe economic and political crises in
August 13, 2026
What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
August 13, 2026
AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything
August 13, 2026
A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate
August 13, 2026
David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status
August 13, 2026
Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican
August 13, 2026
Ukrainian farmer Serhiy Rybalko lost two-thirds of his land when Russia occupied a large part of southern Ukraine at the start of the
August 13, 2026
Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global
August 13, 2026
Chinese chip designer Kiwimoore has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, targeting a valuation of about $2
August 13, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cost the
August 13, 2026
Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?
August 13, 2026
Britain's food industry warned in February that soaring energy costs following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could push food price inflation towards 10% by
August 13, 2026
An immigrant from Guatemala who was taken to a U.S.
August 13, 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove
August 13, 2026
The operator of Starbucks Korea posted an operating loss in the second quarter as sales fell after backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military
August 13, 2026
Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply in the second quarter, while the economy contracted on a quarterly basis, a Reuters poll of economists
August 13, 2026
China's Lenovo Group reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, beating forecasts to drive shares up as much as 22%, as the world's
August 13, 2026
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is planning to make its stockmarket debut in Hong Kong on August 28, a person with knowledge of the matter said, ending a listing
August 13, 2026
Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June as companies enjoyed a respite from the energy price surge caused by the Iran war, the start
August 13, 2026
A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard
August 13, 2026
South Korea said on Thursday it would raise financial support for construction projects and ease regulations for young homebuyers as part of
August 13, 2026
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban
August 13, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Satoshi Sugiyama For all the anticipation, Wednesday's U.S.
August 13, 2026
Australian stock exchange operator ASX posted a higher annual underlying profit on Thursday, helped by robust trading activity in volatile
August 13, 2026
Treasury Wine Estates said on Thursday it expects annual operating earnings to be at least in line with the previous financial year after a 36
August 13, 2026
Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones
August 12, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Turkey on what was effectively a decoy plane, while President Donald Trump was secreted onto another plane following an Iranian threat
August 13, 2026
A senior Australian central banker on Thursday warned of the risk of further policy tightening, saying inflation threats remain on the upside and "a lot of
August 13, 2026
More than 80% of Japanese companies use artificial intelligence in only a limited capacity in their operations or not at all, a Reuters survey showed on
August 13, 2026
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America,
August 13, 2026
The Brazilian Congress approved on Wednesday spending-control mechanisms proposed by the government in an effort to rein in
August 13, 2026
Japan's annual wholesale inflation remained elevated in July, data showed on Thursday, highlighting broadening price pressures and reinforcing market
August 13, 2026
Even after cutting its expected IPO valuation to $30 billion to $40 billion from a near $100 billion private market peak,
August 12, 2026
Australian lender ANZ Group said on Thursday home loan applications had slumped 12% since the Labor government scrapped lucrative
August 13, 2026
Venezuelan authorities plan to focus on reconstruction efforts and recovering gold reserves worth an estimated $4 billion held in the Bank of England's underground vaults, National
August 13, 2026
American Airlines is reorganizing senior management, broadening oversight across its commercial and operations teams and adding a former Spirit
August 13, 2026
Upbeat tech earnings pushed the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and MSCI All Country indices to within a whisker of their all-time highs on Wednesday, while
August 13, 2026
A factory jointly owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution in northeast Ohio is scheduled to restart production of battery cells next week after a seven
August 13, 2026
Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts,
August 13, 2026
Ford Motor plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. beginning in 2030, Ford's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, saying the move
August 13, 2026
Two senior Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed Trump administration officials on why they have paused imposing fresh sanctions on companies, banks and other
August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026
The search for life in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake is growing more desperate as search teams push up against a key time threshold to locate survivors before it's too late
August 12, 2026
Canadian officials working to persuade Washington not to impose additional tariffs next week are unhappy with the latest U.S. offer to ease the measures, CBC News reported on
August 13, 2026
Top U.S. fuel makers boosted returns to shareholders in the second quarter as prolonged disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz sent fuel prices and
August 13, 2026
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, with the deal
August 12, 2026
Global equities were higher on Wednesday after mild inflation data reinforced bets the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates
August 12, 2026
Russia's Lavrov says Britain risks being seen as party to Ukraine war
Adviser to Bolivia's Paz, Argentina's Milei detained over attack on analyst
AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a month
White House defends Trump's ability to vote by mail
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
Raven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy
Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
Rodri arrives hailing Barcelona's soccer values after a 'tough decision' to leave Man City