Bessent’s bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries
Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, speaking a the CNBC Invest in America Forum in Washington, D.C. on April 15th,…
Taiwan’s forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable: economists
The city skyline is seen with the landmark Taipei 101 building from a lookout point on Elephant Mountain…
CNBC Daily Open: Watching Iran’s economy; a losing game for bonds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to CNBC on May 14th, 2026 from Beijing, China. CNBC Hello, this is…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE U.S. stock futures were near the…
Stock market news for Aug. 17, 2026
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE The S&P 500 fell on Monday,…
Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Aug.…
Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boost
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MAY 31: A view of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 31, 2026. (Photo…
China’s exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates, as AI-driven shipments surge
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing…
Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries adding to pressure on Fed
A burst in factory activity shows the U.S. economy may be escaping the burden of tariffs and gaining…
Tourism price wars threaten China’s consumer spending
SHANGHAI, CHINA – JUNE 29, 2026 – Chinese and foreign tourists visit historical buildings at night near the…
Treasury yields inch lower after post-Fed spike
U.S. Treasury yields followed oil prices lower on Friday amid signs of a recovery in crude flows through the…
China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July
LIUZHOU, CHINA – JULY 25: Robotic arms assemble auto parts at the workshop of Guangxi Liuzhou Zhuotong Auto…