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Goldman's Bordlemay Sees `Ping-Pong' Pattern for Stocks
Katherine Bordlemay, co-head of client portfolio management at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, expects to see a ``ping-pong of volatility'' continue in US stocks even as major indexes grind higher. Sh...
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies as Rate Hike Odds and Treasury Yields Slip
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 1.21% on Thursday alongside easing interest rate hike expectations and Treasury yields. The odds of a 25-basis-point hike at the September 16 Federal Open…
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
Markets Rally as Fed Governor Waller Points to Disinflation
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives ...
Why Bonds Remain Crucial for Portfolios as Fed Tilts Toward Rate Hikes
@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin directs his attention to the steady rise in Treasury yields and expectations for Fed policies, the latter of which he sees a dramatic shift in as interest rate hike prob...
S&P 500 Advances as Treasury Yields Retreat
The S&P 500 (SPX) is up 0.72% on Thursday alongside cooling Treasury yields. The 10-year yield is down four bps to 4.754%, while the 30-year is off three bps to 5.237%. With lower…
Bonds Are 'Dazed and Confused,' Says Emily Roland
Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management, says the firm still likes stocks, but it's time to let bonds do more of the work in investor portfolios. She speaks on "...
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Expanded Again in August
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 55.4 in August compared with 54.1 in July.
The U.S. economy powers up as summer winds down, but it's not free of tripwires
The largest part of the economy grew in August at the fastest pace in six months despite higher inflation and a new round of White House tariffs, suggesting a six-year-old U.S. expansion has plenty mo...
Why Are Gold and Silver Up Today, 9/3/26?
Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are trading higher on Wednesday. Over the past 24 hours, gold and silver are up 1.77% and 1.42%, respectively. Falling rate hike expectations have…
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 9/3/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Thursday as rate hike odds at the September 16 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting ease. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq…
August jobs report could show a summer hiring slump. Haitian refugees are a wild card.
Is the U.S. economy enduring a summer hiring slump for the third year in a row? Wall Street expects only a small increase in new jobs in August, but the news probably won't be all bad.
Dow Jones Rebounds as Fed’s Waller Sends Rate Hike Odds Tumbling
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 0.64% on Thursday after comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller lowered the odds of a 25-basis-point interest rate hike at the September 16 Federal Open…
Fed Comments & $93 Crude Oil Creates Mixed Rate Picture, NVDA Buys Hugging Face
Comments from Christopher Waller supporting an interest rate hold for September is what Kevin Hincks sees keeping stocks steady into Thursday morning's trading action. Kevin explains how jobs and infl...
AI Spending Is Up. So Is the Guesswork.
Plus, Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $13 billion
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in July
U.S. imports were higher than exports by $88.6 billion, versus $71.2 billion in June. Analysts polled were expecting a $90 billion deficit.
Waller Says August CPI Is Key to a Rate Decision
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next decision on interest rates will be “heavily influenced” by August inflation data due next week. Waller says if inflation comes in hot, he'd co...
U.S. Jobless Claims Ticked Back Up Last Week
U.S. jobless claims swung upward again somewhat last week but were generally flat as job creation slows. The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 206,000.
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
Stock futures are little-changed this morning after major indexes closed higher yesterday for the first time in four sessions; Snowflake shares are surging after the database software provider reporte...
US weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting no material shift in labor market conditions at the end of August.
Stock Futures Trade Mixed as Treasury Yields Ease
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Thursday morning as Treasury yields eased. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was trending lower at the time of writing, hovering around 4.752%, after…
Big Yen Spike Leaves Traders Guessing On Intervention
The yen has extended its sharp rebound -- gaining as much as 1.2% against the dollar today. Traders are increasingly alert to another intervention by Japan and the US after last month's record $96 bil...
Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meeting
In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends. While he conceded that inflation is "meaningfully abo...
Fed's Waller Open to Holding Rates Steady at September Meeting
Waller said that while inflation is still “meaningfully” above the Fed's 2% target, he's seeing signs of cooling in the recent data.
We believe the Fed is willing to tolerate inflation at these levels: JPMorgan's Jacob Manoukian
Jacob Manoukian, JPMorgan Private Bank U.S. head of investment strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, sell-off in bond market, the Fed's inflation fight, and more.
Why the Fear Gauge Still Isn't Flashing Red Despite the Market's Bond Woes
Elevated oil prices, a flare-up in inflation, and war in the Middle East ought to be a nasty combination for stocks. But Wall Street's go-to fear gauge suggests investors are still feeling Zen.
We're in a world of persistent inflation, says Peter Boockvar
Peter Boockvar, OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the strengthening of the Japanese yen, what to expect from the Bank of Japan this month, state of the economy, the Fed's...
Looking to Diversify Your U.S.-Heavy Portfolio? Don't Let the Fund Name Fool You
Overseas ETFs may include heavy concentrations of American stocks if you don't know where to look.
Morning Bid: Labor days
Some calm has returned to world markets over the past 24 hours as oil prices steadied and the angry bond market cooled down a bit.
Bond selloff is likely amplified by obscure economic rate
A recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and inflation is moving higher.
Whether the Fed raises interest rates this month isn't as big a deal for stocks as you might think
The stock market will suffer only temporary weakness if the Federal Reserve, as it now seems likely to do, hikes interest rates at its mid-September meeting.
Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention
The Japanese yen jumped more than 1% against the greenback on Thursday, briefly reaching 156.34 per dollar, its strongest level in a month. The move revived speculation about possible currency interve...
Stock Market News Today, 9/3/26 – Futures Edge Higher as Treasury Yields Ease
U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of Thursday’s session as Treasury yields fell, easing concerns about rising borrowing costs. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.77% at the…
Why alarming bond yields might drop sooner than investors think
The surge in government bond yields that has alarmed investors may reverse itself has cyclical forces overwhelm fears over the sustainability of debt, one strategist argues on Thursday.
'Light tough' AI regulation, treasury yields rise
Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as investors await Friday's big jobs report for clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move. New York Fed President John Williams tells CNBC higher yiel...
Bond Selloff Pauses, Stocks Tread Water as Traders Watch for Yen Intervention
Equity markets moved sideways in early European trade as investors were on alert for further currency intervention after the Japanese yen surged against the dollar.
Global Bond Markets Take a Breather
U.S. and European government bond yields fell in early European trade, pulling away from multiyear highs, though the selloff might not be finished.
The Bond Market Is Changing Fast. Investors Need a New Playbook.
The rise in U.S. Treasury yields is creating opportunities—along with serious portfolio risks.
Stock Futures Slip as Investors Weigh Latest U.S.-Iran Developments
U.S. stock futures traded lower ahead of Thursday’s session as investors assessed the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, after major U.S. indexes snapped a three-day losing streak in the…
In a time of ‘worry' in the market, ‘you want to be a BUYER': Valtrion CEO
Valtrion CEO Rob Luna joins Charles Payne on ‘Making Money' to break down the so-called ‘Tech Tantrum' as big tech lags the S&P 500.
Why Trump's Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
The president's plan comes with uncertainties, and it's unclear it would provide relief to Americans pinched by high prices at the pump.
'SHIFTED DRAMATICALLY': The market tone just CHANGED, expert says
Caruso Insights president Matt Caruso discusses Nvidia, Dell and opportunities in the market on 'Making Money.'
There Are Four Forces Pressuring Bonds: War Is No. 1
Fiscal worries, a new Federal Reserve chairman and even the flood of AI bonds are helping drive the recent climb in yields.
Nikkei Rises 0.1%, Led by Trading Houses, Financial Stocks
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade as recent bond selloffs eased.
Review & Preview: Bucking the Trend
On the Rebound. Markets bounced back on Wednesday following a three-day losing streak, as they shook off rising yields and higher oil prices.
Fed Beige Book Shows High-End Spending Defying Consumer Strain
The American consumer is still spending, but the Federal Reserve's latest survey makes it increasingly difficult to speak of all consumers as though they were experiencing the same economy. The Fed's ...
Jim Cramer says investors aren't ditching tech — they just want cheaper stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors aren't abandoning AI or technology stocks — they're rotating out of high-multiple names and into cheaper stocks that offer more room for error. He pointed to Dell and ...
U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady After Market Snaps Three-Day Slide
U.S. stock futures were flat Wednesday evening after major indices broke a three‑day losing streak. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), and the S&P 500 Index ($...
Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit President Donald Trump in Washington in September. The summit comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a plan to target Iran's "enablers"...
Founder of Private-Company Investment Firm Charged with Defrauding Investors
Federal prosecutors allege Linqto's William Sarris marked up prices of pre-IPO shares.
Trump Wants Lower Rates. That Won't Stop a Fed Rate Hike.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. “should have the lowest interest rates in the world.” But he appears to be giving Fed Chair Kevin Warsh breathing room for now.
AI infrastructure investment projected to top $31T by 2050
PwC projects AI infrastructure investment will reach $31.6 trillion by 2050, with the U.S. alone accounting for nearly half of global spending.
Dow closes nearly 300 pts higher as US stocks rebound despite bond yield concerns
US stocks rose on Wednesday as Treasury yields eased from recent multiyear highs, allowing the major indexes to recover part of their losses from a three-day losing streak. Investors also assessed hig...
U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Gains on Iran Escalation
Stocks rose as a rally in Treasury yields stalled but equity and bond moves were muted as oil prices continued climbing due to clashes between Iran and the U.S.
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rebound on Cooling Rate Hike Odds as Treasury Selloff Pauses
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed in the green on Wednesday. The S&P 500 ETF finished with a 0.44% gain, while the Nasdaq…
FACTORY BOOM: Bessent says tax incentives are FUELING investment
FOX Business' Larry Kudlow and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent make the case that higher Treasury yields are being driven by stronger economic growth, factory investment and trillions of dollars flow...
Stocks Rise As Middle East Tensions Fray
Stocks rose. Renewed Middle East fighting and falling bond prices have weighed on stocks, but major indexes shrugged off those pressures on Wednesday after a rough start to the week. The S&P 500 and N...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 9/2/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) rebounded on Wednesday with a 0.46% gain, despite escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and higher oil prices. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sec...
Pet food platform Golden Pet Brands taps banks for IPO, sources say
Golden Pet Brands, which owns Dr. Marty Pets, Badlands Ranch, and Ultimate Pet Nutrition, has picked banks for an initial public offering to be listed in New York that could come as soon as this year...
Rising yields aren't scaring off investors. Why money is still pouring into bond funds.
The U.S. bond market has been under a lot of pressure as stubborn inflation and a ballooning debt burden keep pushing up Treasury yields, but rather than scare off fixed-income investors, the higher r...
Thoma Bravo explores $2 billion-plus sale of Foundation Software, sources say
Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Foundation Software that could value the construction software company at more than $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fed Beige Book Shows Modest Growth, Mixed Sentiment
The outlook for the economy was “positive,” according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book survey, though sentiment was mixed across sectors amid uncertainty about energy prices and geopolitics. Michae...
Trump Proposes Renaming Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait’
President Trump proposed the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait” on Wednesday. His idea comes as traffic through the global oil chokepoint remains severely constrained, with…
Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as energy prices and government debt fuel bond sell-off
The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since November 2023 as energy prices and government debt concerns fuel a global bond market selloff.
Why Warsh Could Pause the Bond Market's Unraveling
The Fed might not have anything to do with the rise in long-dated bond yields, but it might be able to stop it.
Stocks Could Fall 10% — Here's The Pullback Playbook
Kristina Hooper explains why she believes a 10–20% pullback is still coming — driven by rising yields, vulnerable tech valuations, and geopolitical headwinds — and shares the specific areas she thinks...
Jefferies' David Zervos on bonds: Good levels for long-term investors to get involved in bond market
David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks on interest rates and the war in Iran.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Climbs as Rate Hike Odds Ease; U.S.-Iran Tensions Persist
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 0.41% on Wednesday amid cooling rate hike odds. The Fed is set to meet for its next interest rate decision on September 16, where…
The SEC's Blockchain plan will change Wall Street forever
Citi, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and eighteen other of the world's biggest banks just agreed to build their own stablecoin company, aiming for a dollar token by 2027 and a euro version after that....
Dow Jones: Yields Ease After ADP Miss, but Can the US 30 Hold Its Bounce?
Dow Jones buyers found support after soft ADP data eased yields, but oil and Fed hike odds leave Friday's payrolls as the next test.
Earnings Analysis: Rising Tides
US Large-Cap earnings are the standard. Small-Cap, Europe, and Japan are showing signs they can meet that standard. Earnings analysis will continue to guide any rotation from Large-Cap to more value-o...
Fed's Williams ‘is opening options' to interest-rate hikes. Why that could be ‘a bad trade.
New York Fed President John Williams, who has been a leading advocate of the central bank's “hold and wait” strategy on interest rates, sounded more open to an interest-rate increase in a television a...
Borrowing Isn't the Bond Market's Only Concern—Growth Is Too
Many governments look more prudent than the U.S. right now, but aging workforces and anemic growth mean debts look scary, even with a lift from AI.
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 9/2/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Wednesday as the bond selloff takes a breather. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are up 0.52%…
Cash is a decision, not a place to hide
Chris Kampitsis, managing partner at Barnum Financial Group, thinks investors need commodities exposure as a hedge right now, and names oil, gold and silver. He also wants a little dry powder, because...
Opinion | Aluminum Tariffs Harm U.S. Manufacturers
Current tariffs punish recyclers and U.S. companies that make aluminum-based products while failing to revive domestic smelting.
Why Are Gold and Silver Up Today, 9/2/26?
Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are trading higher on Wednesday. Over the past 24 hours, gold and silver are up 1.26% and 1.93%, respectively. The run-up has come as…
Rise in US factory orders beats expectations in July
New orders for U.S. factory goods increased more than expected in July amid a rebound in demand for aircraft.
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady as New U.S. Tariffs Take Hold: SHOP, LULU, QSR
The domestic economy is expected to slow in the year’s second half.
Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 Await Jobs Report at Key Levels
US indices are squishy in premarket trading as elevated interest rates keep pressure on stocks. The Nasdaq remains rangebound, while the Dow and S&P 500 are testing important support ahead of Friday's...
Investor David Booth on Life, Stocks and (Not) Trying to Beat the Market
The founder of pioneering money manager Dimensional Fund Advisors reflects on lessons from his career in a new book.
Treasury Yields are Elevated Due to a ‘Strong U.S. Economy,’ Says Fed’s Williams
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams on Wednesday attributed high Treasury yields to economic strength rather than the risk of inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed ove...
Fed's Williams ties rising bond yields to strong economy, CNBC reports
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Wednesday rising long-term bond yields aren't driven by inflation fears but are instead a reflection of a solid economy, in comments ...
New York Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economic prospects
New York Fed President John Williams on Wednesday said he sees the recent rise in Treasury yields as the product of a strong economy. Williams added that he is taking a "wait-and-see" approach to whet...
Dow Jones Climbs as Oil Cools Following Rally
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 0.35% on Wednesday alongside a 0.33% drop in Brent crude oil (BZ). Earlier this week, oil prices climbed past $95 per barrel for the…
Crude Oil Pulls Back, 10-Year Yield Hits 2-Year Highs as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise
Even as the 10-year Treasury yield hits two-year highs, Kevin Hincks says stocks remain "relatively calm" heading into Wednesday's trading session. He discusses what the move means for equities and ot...
What Does a Bond Selloff Mean for American Consumers?
A jittery Treasury market and the prospect of Fed rate increases risk making life more expensive for already cost-pressured Americans.
New York Fed President John Williams: Higher bond yields come with a strong economy
CNBC's Steve Liesman and New York Fed President John Williams joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, rising bond yields, the Fed's inflation fight, interest rate outlook, and more.
ADP Says US Companies Added 38,000 Jobs in August
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August according to ADP research. Economists expected a gain of 47,000.
Private-Sector Hiring Slowed in August
Private companies added a net 38,000 jobs in August, after adding a revised 46,000 jobs in July, ADP said. Economists polled expected to see 47,000 new private-sector jobs added.
Private sector added 38,000 jobs in August, below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists' estimates of an increase of 48,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised higher to 46,000.
U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Assess Rising Bond Yields, ADP Payrolls Data
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Wednesday morning as investors assessed rising bond yields and the latest ADP payroll data. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) were down 0.03%, while those on…
ADP says businesses create the fewest new jobs in 7 months. Hiring slowed in the summer.
ADP said U.S. businesses created just 36,000 new jobs in august, a second small increase in a row that points to a slowdown in hiring during the summer.
Bessent Says Hormuz Route Will Be Bypassed In the Future
US Treasury Secretary said the Strait of Hormuz route will eventually be bypassed and become "worthless". He speaks after the conflict between the US and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces c...
Major: Treasury Market Is Functioning Normally
Tradition Dubai Global Macro Advisor Steven Major says the global bond selloff is being driven largely by shifting interest-rate expectations rather than dysfunction or fiscal stress in the US Treasur...
Where Bond Yields Are Heading as Energy Prices Rise
Highlights from Bloomberg TV as contributors shed light on how rising energy prices are driving bond yields higher across markets and traders reposition in anticipation of further challenges. Meanwhil...
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, fewer than expected, ADP reports
Private companies added 38,000 jobs in August, down from 46,000 and below the estimate for 47,000, for the slowest month since January, according to ADP. Three categories accounted for most of the job...
The 2 Shining Lights in Market's Bond-Yield Gloom
Micron's big catalyst, Broadcom's crunch earnings and the AI trade, and more news to start your day.
Bond market sell-off: What fixed-income investors can do to protect their money without panicking
The stock market remains near a record but the bond market is selling off as investors around the world are spooked by record government debt and deficits, while interest rates and inflation spike. Fi...
Nasdaq futures plunge 200 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures pointed to a weaker open on Wednesday, with Dow futures down 103 points or 0.17%, S&P 500 futures slipping 23 points, or 0.29% and Nasdaq 100 futures falling 200 points, or 0.65% as i...
Demand for riskier mortgages rises along with interest rates
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased to 6.79% from 6.78% The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs fell ...
Stocks that rise when the S&P 500 falls are weirdly keeping up with the rest of Wall Street
So-called ‘negative-beta' stocks are thriving and offer a way to ride out volatility events, says one strategist.
Morning Bid: Bonds boil
A new wave of strikes in the Iran war this week has seen energy prices surge once again, adding fuel to the selloff across world bond markets as investors brace for a series of central bank interest ...
Fed must hike rates this year as markets want an 'adult in the room': Economist
Eastspring Investments' Ray Farris explains why yields in Japan are rising as a symptom of success whereas U.S. faces a different problem given its unsustainable fiscal policy.
Global bond rout deepens as yields hit multi-decade highs
The global bond rout deepens as government borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs - fueled by fears over fiscal deficits and rising inflation. However, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's not c...
Treasury Yields Hit New Highs as World Leaders Squabble at Fractured G-20
Plus, Volkswagen fights its own board in a battle to survive, and wartime “coffin money” transforms Russia's poorest regions.
Stock Market News Today, 9/2/26 – Futures Slip as Global Bond Sell-off Deepens
U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Wednesday’s session after Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday. Rising tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher, while a global bond…
Global bond rout deepens as costs hit multi-decade highs
The global bond rout deepens as fears over fiscal deficits and rising inflation fuel a multi-decade high in government borrowing costs. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, however, is not concerned.
Treasury yields rise as global bond sell-off continues
Treasury yields continued to climb on Wednesday as inflation fears stoked a global rise in borrowing costs.
Wall St set to snap three-day streak of losses despite Middle East clashes
The major U.S. stock indexes were set to end a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, as investors cautiously dipped back into equities despite renewed clashes in the Middle East.
Global bond rout gathers pace as inflation fears mount
Benchmark borrowing costs around the world are extending their multi-decade highs as nerves over inflation, higher rates and high debt remain in focus. Central banks in major economies, including the ...
Stock Market Today: Global Bonds Continue to Sell Off
10-year Treasury yield heads for three-year high
Energy Angst to Keep Pushing Yields Higher: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
AI capital expenditure forecasted to exceed the cost of building railways in both the U.S. and the U.K. — with the internet added on top
The accounting giant says the buildout of artificial intelligence differs from the development of railways and the internet because of its scale and spending growth.
Jobs Data Could Complicate the Fed's Rate Hike Plans
The Federal Reserve is increasingly expected to raise interest rates in September, but signs of labor-market softness are putting new focus on Friday's jobs report.
The history of financing America, in six crisis episodes
Concerns over America's fiscal outlook are mounting. Long-dated Treasury yields are at their highest levels since 2007, while the national debt has surpassed $40 trillion.
The Market's Focus Is Shifting to Macro. That's a Big Problem.
Great earnings are now old news. The next market hurdles are the jobs report, CPI, and the Fed's rate decision.
Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US
Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S. driven by demand for AI applications, the island's economy minister said on Wednesday without giving details, though dr...
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows
Four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from 10 a day earlier and below the 10-day average of around 13, preliminary shipping data showed on Wednesday.