The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 02, 2026
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor
July 02, 2026
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July 02, 2026
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July 02, 2026
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July 02, 2026
U.S. stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500
July 01, 2026
Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car
July 01, 2026
U.S. construction spending edged up in May as higher mortgage rates because of the Middle East conflict constrained homebuilding.
July 01, 2026
France's manufacturing activity grew slightly faster in June than initially forecast, despite ongoing supply-chain pressures caused by transport disruptions due to the Iran
July 01, 2026
The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
July 01, 2026
Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax
June 30, 2026
U.S. single-family house prices eased on a monthly basis in April, but remained supported by a shortage of homes for sale.
June 30, 2026
European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the
June 30, 2026
Japan will overhaul its budget process to more flexibly boost investment in growth areas and respond to crises, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first
June 30, 2026
Argentina's economic activity grew less than expected in April, official data showed on Monday, as gains in mining and agriculture were partly offset by weakness in
June 30, 2026
The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways.
June 29, 2026
U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's annual sales event
June 28, 2026
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June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026
Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding
June 26, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone
June 26, 2026
It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for
June 26, 2026
U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and
June 25, 2026
Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the
June 25, 2026
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded sharply in May as demand increased broadly, suggesting business spending on equipment would again underpin
June 25, 2026
Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
June 25, 2026
Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick handily beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher prices for its spices and condiments helped offset rising
June 25, 2026
June 25 - Spanish industrial prices rose in May at their fastest pace since December 2022, fuelled by a considerable increase in energy prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday
June 25, 2026
The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let
June 25, 2026
The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey
June 24, 2026
Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened
June 24, 2026
British employers expect to scale back pay increases markedly next year, according to a survey on Wednesday from human resources data firm Brightmine that added to signs of a
June 24, 2026
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June 23, 2026
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by
June 23, 2026
Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.
June 23, 2026
Global stocks were mostly flat on Monday while oil prices fell, as optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks was offset by expectations of higher
June 22, 2026
Amazon Prime Day starting on Tuesday will be a litmus test of U.S. shoppers' spending power, with the earlier-than-usual sales event
June 22, 2026
Japanese financial authorities kept markets guessing about possible currency intervention on Monday, with the lack of clear signals suggesting a potential
June 22, 2026
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June 21, 2026
India's rate panel chose to adopt a wait and watch approach inkeeping interest rates on hold earlier this month, to see if higher oil and food prices are
June 19, 2026
The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy
June 19, 2026
Some Bank of Japan board members called for raising interest rates more swiftly if the Middle East conflict is prolonged, to avoid underlying inflation from overshooting,
June 19, 2026
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Thursday that there was still room for further interest rate cuts in Brazil, but emphasized that it was the
June 18, 2026
U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation
June 17, 2026
Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.
June 17, 2026
U.S. single-family homebuilding fell to an eight-month low in May, pressured by higher mortgage rates and building material prices, suggesting the
June 16, 2026
Brazil's central bank is set to deliver a third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday, a Reuters poll
June 16, 2026
A deal to end the Middle East war could strengthen a broad swath of stocks as lower oil prices stand to bolster consumer spending
June 16, 2026
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June 15, 2026
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