What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States
May 28, 2026
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances
May 28, 2026
A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
May 28, 2026
Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to
May 28, 2026
The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday after reports the U.S. and Iran had reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, though several similar
May 28, 2026
The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the
May 28, 2026
New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a budget with few voter incentives ahead of what is shaping up to be a tightly contested election later
May 28, 2026
By Michael S.
May 27, 2026
The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index will end 2026 slightly higher than its current record levels, according to a Reuters poll of stock
May 27, 2026
The German Council of Economic Experts cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict,
May 27, 2026
The U.S. dollar, long stuck in a tight trading range, could be in for a break higher as the Federal Reserve shifts its focus to fighting worrisome signs that inflation is
May 27, 2026
Pressures on central bank independence are likely to grow as public dissatisfaction over supply-shock-driven inflation may tempt politicians to assign blame
May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026
AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep
May 27, 2026
BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos
May 26, 2026
Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
May 26, 2026
The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer
May 26, 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $5 billion in support over the next five years, the lender said on Monday, as the country faces mounting
May 25, 2026
Gas and airfare prices have jumped. Americans are traveling this weekend anyway
May 24, 2026
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
May 22, 2026
High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low
May 22, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower
May 22, 2026
Global equity funds recorded the first weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week through May 20, as investors turned cautious over inflation and a rise in long-term borrowing costs
May 22, 2026
Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be
May 22, 2026
The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK
May 22, 2026
World markets remain at the mercy of diplomacy as the Iran war approaches the end of its third month with no clear resolution in sight.
May 22, 2026
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday the government will seek to avoid overly relying on new debt issuance if it were to compile an extra
May 22, 2026
British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood
May 22, 2026
Kroger is preparing to cut prices on thousands of items as new CEO Greg Foran pushes to regain market share from rivals including Walmart, Costco and Aldi.
May 21, 2026
Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
May 21, 2026
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room
May 21, 2026
U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential
May 21, 2026
By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.
May 21, 2026
America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again
May 21, 2026
By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.
May 21, 2026
The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of
May 21, 2026
Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be
May 21, 2026
The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
May 20, 2026
Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after
May 20, 2026
The bond market is making noise again
May 19, 2026
New Zealand's manufacturing index marginally expanded in April, but the sector's growth slowed to a six-month low as the conflict in the Middle East drove up costs and
May 15, 2026
U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to a sharp rise in inflation since
May 14, 2026
Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as the months-long Middle East conflict disrupts global energy flows and drives inflation higher.
December 16, 2025
U.S. business inventories increased by the most in nearly four years in March, boosted by stocks at wholesalers, government data showed on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
Buyers in Britain's housing market stayed downbeat last month as the economic fallout from the Iran war and rising mortgage rates weighed on sentiment, a survey from the Royal
May 14, 2026
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday that the U.S. labor market looks "a bit better" than it did earlier this year, while the Iran war has worsened
May 13, 2026
Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why
May 13, 2026
The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to
May 13, 2026
U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of
May 13, 2026
Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator
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Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says
US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May with labor market stable despite costly Iran war
Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Brayden McNabb knocked out of Stanley Cup Final Game 2 after taking a puck to the face
Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions