G7 ministers to meet amid warning of consequences of Hormuz closure
An aerial photograph shows the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker “Asahi Princess” off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas…
Stock market news for May 12, 2026
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on May 7, 2026. NYSE The S&P 500 slipped on…
China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
A shopper walks past a Coach retail store inside a shopping mall on March 24, 2026 in Shenzhen,…
Retailers hire big, defying consumer warning signs
A woman walks past a “Now Hiring” sign in front of a store on January 13, 2022 in…
10-year Treasury yield declines as lower oil prices dim inflation outlook
Traders work before the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 14, 2019 in New…
Financial Stability Board sounds alarm on private credit stress
A screen is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New…
Treasury yields ease as investors assess Iran war’s economic impact
U.S. Treasury yields eased slightly on Tuesday after spiking the previous session, as concerns about higher energy costs…
Bond yields push higher as oil prices threaten to drive up inflation
Seagulls settle on poles as boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in…
K-shaped economy ‘alive and well,’ expert says. What new research shows
The so-called K-shaped economy is becoming more pronounced, new data shows. In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, the…
AI is exposing cracks in India’s growth story as it hits high-paying IT jobs
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India” — your…
Bank of Japan keeps policy rate steady while raising inflation forecast on Iran war worries
The yen rose on Monday, helped by comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda who left the…
Germany growth forecast cut on energy shock, signaling trouble ahead
Werner Schnell | Flickr Open | Getty Images Europe’s biggest economy was set for a rebound, but now…