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
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
Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high as AI stocks got back to sinking
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
A measure of Australian consumer sentiment brightened for a second month in August as mortgage holders became less concerned about the risk of further increases in interest
August 18, 2026
Long-dated government bond yields around the world rose on Monday to levels not seen in decades.
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
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. equity funds attracted inflows in the week through August 12, as a softer-than-expected payrolls report and benign inflation data tempered expectations of a Federal Reserve
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
China's central bank conducted a medium-term loan operation on Tuesday and left the interest rate unchanged.
February 25, 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
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
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
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
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
September 11, 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
South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
October 09, 2025
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
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 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. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad
August 13, 2026
Dispatch audio references possible overdose at scene of Hayden Panettiere’s death
Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress
Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast more doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya, police say seven killed
Ukraine's parliament approves Yevhenii Khmara as new defence minister
Nearly 1 in 4 students are chronically absent from school – kids who feel happy and safe are less likely to miss class
Renée Richards faults herself
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine