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…
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that an accelerated buyback of government debt could be higher…
Stock market today: Live updates
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S.,…
Iranian adviser disputes Trump’s claim that its economy is collapsing
A former adviser to Iran’s central bank pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the country…
Bitcoin, ether jump as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies surged after U.S. President Donald Trump…
Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting pressure on Warsh’s Fed
Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, gives remarks during the launch of the “Fostering the Future Accounts” at the…
U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
People pass by a poster showing the US national debt in Washington, DC on August 19, 2026. Mandel…
Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market
The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it will more than double the size of its government debt repurchases,…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE U.S. stock futures were near the…
Russia fires top economist after Ukraine war warning
People walk in front of a billboard honouring a participant in Russia’s military action in Ukraine and reading…
Bond yields soar as governments pay the price for U.S.-Iran stalemate
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE A global sell-off of government…
30-year Treasury yield: Three things that could drive it even higher
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE The yield on the 30-year U.S.…