U.S. single-family homebuilding fell to an eight-month low in May, pressured by higher mortgage rates and building material prices, suggesting the
June 16, 2026
Brazil's central bank is set to deliver a third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday, a Reuters poll
June 16, 2026
A deal to end the Middle East war could strengthen a broad swath of stocks as lower oil prices stand to bolster consumer spending
June 16, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks surged and oil prices slid on Monday after
June 15, 2026
Sweden's central bank will keep its policy rate on hold later this week, but signal an increased chance of a hike later this year to keep a lid on price pressures
June 15, 2026
The European Central Bank has taken the first step to contain price pressures, but it is increasingly clear that more needs to be done, Slovak central bank chief and ECB
June 15, 2026
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near
June 13, 2026
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June 12, 2026
Heavy government spending on defence and infrastructure will stop Germany from slipping into recession this year, as the war in Iran takes its toll on Europe's biggest
June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026
President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war
June 11, 2026
Lennar forecast third-quarter home deliveries below Wall Street estimates on Thursday amid a persistently weak U.S. housing market, sending its shares down 3.2% after the bell.
June 12, 2026
U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening
June 11, 2026
Bangladesh unveiled a 9.38 trillion taka ($77 billion) national budget on Thursday, targeting 6.5% economic growth and 7.5% inflation as the government seeks to revive an
June 11, 2026
The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia,
June 11, 2026
European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting in July as the more likely scenario, if energy prices stayed near their
June 11, 2026
Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story
June 11, 2026
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday in the hope of curbing
June 11, 2026
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
June 11, 2026
The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war
June 11, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are getting hit on several fronts: war, inflation, interest
June 11, 2026
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
June 10, 2026
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near
June 10, 2026
Tumult on world markets in the past week shows the economic outlook is now on a knife edge, investors said, with equal odds of an AI boom lifting growth or
June 10, 2026
Traders of short-term U.S. interest rates edged away from bets that the Federal Reserve rate will deliver a rate hike as soon as September, but continued to show strong conviction
June 10, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The unnerving thing about Tuesday's relapse in U.S. tech stocks is
June 10, 2026
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central
June 10, 2026
U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which
June 10, 2026
China has reported that its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier
June 09, 2026
Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit
June 09, 2026
A few months ago, India's economy was humming along nicely.
June 09, 2026
Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.
June 09, 2026
U.S. small-business sentiment fell in May and the share of owners planning to raise prices over the next three months increased to the highest level in nearly four years
June 09, 2026
The U.S.
June 09, 2026
British home prices will rise less than previously predicted this year and dip in the once flourishing London market as expectations for higher borrowing
June 08, 2026
India's inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel
June 08, 2026
From smaller packs on shelves to higher prices at checkout, Indian companies are scrambling to protect their margins
June 08, 2026
Japan's economy lost momentum in the January-March quarter from the previous three months on sluggish capital expenditure, revised gross domestic product
June 08, 2026
U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices
June 06, 2026
Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-
June 06, 2026
Wall Street’s nine-week winning streak ended with a thud on Friday, as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest daily decline since
June 05, 2026
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May 31, 2026
Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford
June 05, 2026
U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting
June 05, 2026
Some of Russia's richest businessmen complained on Friday about the central bank's tight monetary policy, with one saying it had created a "
June 05, 2026
U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable
June 05, 2026
Overseas investors are opting for short-term Indian government bonds as they find attractive entry points amid expectations of the interest rates cycle
June 04, 2026
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank's choice now is between being patient and holding
June 05, 2026
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers
June 04, 2026
Australia's central bank is closely monitoring economic conditions to assess how higher interest rates and the global energy price shock are playing out, its top central
June 04, 2026
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said signs of robust economic growth and corporate earnings "going gangbusters" are helping to make her
June 04, 2026
Canada's services economy expanded at a modest pace in May as the Middle East conflict raised economic uncertainty and higher fuel prices contributed to the
June 03, 2026
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and
June 03, 2026
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and rebuilt inventories in anticipation of shortages and higher prices because of
June 03, 2026
Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output
June 03, 2026
Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as strength in business investment was offset by a drag from trade, data showed on Wednesday, while higher
June 03, 2026
India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a
June 02, 2026
U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to
June 02, 2026
U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to
June 01, 2026
The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their
June 01, 2026
Growth in euro zone manufacturing lost momentum in May as demand for goods stagnated and supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East war pushed input costs to their
June 01, 2026
British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,
June 01, 2026
Spain's manufacturing sector expanded modestly in May, at a slightly slower pace than in April, as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict worsened supply delays,
June 01, 2026
Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting
May 30, 2026
In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples
May 29, 2026
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index
May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 29, 2026
The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes
May 29, 2026
Rising airfares and hotel rates are making budget-conscious Americans delay or cancel summer trips while wealthy travelers are holding fast to
May 28, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States
May 28, 2026
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances
May 28, 2026
A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
May 28, 2026
Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to
May 28, 2026
EasyJet's flight path from start-up to takeover deal
Fierce winds hit US Pacific territories as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam
Michigan Democrat drops out of US Senate primary
Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match delayed by 1 hour because of thunderstorm
Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
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