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
How Costco sells such cheap gas
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
By Michael S.
May 29, 2026
'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
Spain star Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first start at the World Cup
A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial
AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs
Bolivia crisis begins to ease after lawmakers back state of emergency