Wall Street's main stock indexes opened lower on Thursday as simmering Middle East tensions lifted oil prices and Treasury yields, while investors also exercised caution ahead of a
September 24, 2026Canadian monthly retail sales fell by 0.7% in July, marginally better than an average of analysts' expectations, primarily led by declines at general
September 24, 2026The U.S. central bank will likely need to raise interest rates again to curb unacceptably high inflation, two Federal Reserve policymakers said on Thursday.
September 24, 2026Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Thursday that it would be "increasingly appropriate" to respond to growing inflation risks by raising interest rates.
September 24, 2026The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called for targeted refinements to the design and implementation of its loan programs, including a focus on
September 24, 2026Brazil's central bank sees a slowdown in economic activity next year as essential for inflation to converge to its 3% target, a senior official said on Thursday.
September 24, 2026Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners in a decree on Thursday that follows talks last week with an envoy for US President Donald Trump.
September 24, 2026The dollar hit a fresh two-month high on Thursday as Treasury yields rose and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes
September 24, 2026PepsiCo is set to raise prices for some chips to keep pace with inflation, a spokesperson for the company said, as the Lay's maker works to revive sales in the United States.
September 24, 2026Two senior Bank of England interest rate-setters suggested on Thursday that they were getting closer to voting for an increase in borrowing
September 24, 2026Global bond sell-off deepens, sending borrowing costs higher around the world
September 24, 2026US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of
September 24, 2026Oracle issued a "force majeure" notice to a Blue Owl unit, the developer of a large New Mexico data center, citing potential delays in securing
September 24, 2026The European Union is not rearming quickly or effectively enough to meet its goal of being ready to defend against Russia by 2030, according to the
September 24, 2026US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit
September 24, 2026Iranian airlines were barred from neighbouring countries including the UAE and Oman on Thursday in response
September 24, 2026The US Senate is nearing a deal to reform laws to speed up permitting of large infrastructure projects after the White House
September 24, 2026Some 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and condemned Iran and its Houthi allies for attacks in the region and
September 24, 2026Wall Street was down on Thursday as uncertainty about the Middle East lifted oil prices and Treasury yields, but stocks came off session lows
September 24, 2026US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a
September 24, 2026The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases
September 24, 2026Scissor lift collapses, traps two Walmart workers in Lancaster County, dispatchers say
September 24, 2026Mortgage rates top 7%, dealing a further blow to the frozen housing market
September 24, 2026Starbucks is closing hundreds of locations
September 24, 2026Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have intensified deadly drone attacks in government-held towns in the frontline state of North
September 24, 2026The United States plans to reopen the biggest port for livestock inspections along the US-Mexican border on Thursday, expanding America's cattle supplies
September 24, 2026Mexico's economy picked up in July, expanding by 0.8% from the prior month, official data showed on Thursday. That was faster than a Reuters poll forecast for 0.2% growth.
September 24, 2026Mexico's 12-month inflation rate accelerated more than expected in the first half of September, while core inflation continued to ease, data from national statistics
September 24, 2026Saudi Arabia's military says it has intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting the country's Red Sea port of Yanbu and the city of Taif
September 24, 2026A tumultuous ride for bonds this year has left Vanguard's senior bond fund manager Arvind Narayan with one unequivocal message: "This is
September 24, 2026Brazil's central bank on Thursday projected inflation close to its 3% target at the policy horizon relevant for its next interest-rate decision,
September 24, 2026Shares of MGM Resorts slid 10% on Thursday after media mogul Barry Diller's People Inc withdrew its more than $18 billion proposal to buy the casino operator.
September 24, 2026Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week
September 24, 2026Like Treasuries themselves, the Treasury basis trade has fallen out of favor lately.
September 24, 2026Norway's central bank raised interest rates on Thursday and Sweden's signalled it was likely to follow suit before the end of the year, as policymakers around
September 24, 2026Sales of new US single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives, but rising mortgage rates
September 24, 2026Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security
September 24, 2026US and Japanese government officials and company officials met to discuss supply bottlenecks affecting access to Chinese yttrium, a rare earth metal
September 24, 2026The artificial intelligence buildout is on track to require a larger share of US output than the rollout of electricity, railroads, interstate
September 24, 2026The two leading candidates in Brazil's tightly contested presidential race differ sharply on how fast they would tackle the country's
September 24, 2026Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm goods are expected to be high on the agenda at this week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President
September 24, 2026US Federal Reserve officials, who have begun hiking interest rates to tame high inflation, believe they can do so
September 24, 2026Just as some investors were wondering whether it was time to return to battered bond markets, Wednesday's fresh rout offered a clear answer: not yet.
September 24, 2026Overflowing soup kitchens, a resurgence of cash-free barter clubs and families taking out short-term loans for groceries are highlighting growing social strains in
September 24, 2026The governor of Russia's southern Krasnodar region, a major agricultural producer, has declared a state of emergency over Ukrainian drone attacks that have inhibited the
September 24, 2026Germany's leading economic institutes raised their growth forecasts for this year and next, while business morale rose more than expected in September,
September 24, 2026‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban
September 24, 2026German business morale rose more than expected in September, a survey showed on Thursday, signalling that Europe's largest economy is weathering an energy price shock that
September 24, 2026Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Thursday that interest rates will likely have to rise if energy prices stay elevated, unless there is clear evidence of a
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