Trump warns Iran of ‘economic D-Day,’ but it’s used to sanctions
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key…
Live Updates: Iran looks to boost regional trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those…
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as bitcoin surges
US stocks rose on Friday as investors awaited more details on President Trump’s “economic warfare” plan against Iran…
CNBC Daily Open: The ‘Bessent Bid’ wears off
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the…
JD Vance says economic pressure is best way to meet objectives in Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media before boarding Air Force Two, after the…
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…
Japan headline inflation hits highest this year on rising energy costs
People looks at the fruits at a shop at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on August 22,…
Stock market news for Aug. 20, 2026
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July…
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid…
Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased for the second week in a row, but remains elevated compared…
US unemployment claims fall with layoffs still comparatively sparse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low…
Live Updates: Iran dismisses Trump’s “economic D-Day” threat, says it “will only bring further defeat”
25m ago USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrives in Mideast to replace USS Lincoln The USS George…