U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
June 11, 2026
The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war
June 11, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are getting hit on several fronts: war, inflation, interest
June 11, 2026
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
June 10, 2026
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near
June 10, 2026
Tumult on world markets in the past week shows the economic outlook is now on a knife edge, investors said, with equal odds of an AI boom lifting growth or
June 10, 2026
Traders of short-term U.S. interest rates edged away from bets that the Federal Reserve rate will deliver a rate hike as soon as September, but continued to show strong conviction
June 10, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The unnerving thing about Tuesday's relapse in U.S. tech stocks is
June 10, 2026
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central
June 10, 2026
U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which
June 10, 2026
China has reported that its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier
June 09, 2026
Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit
June 09, 2026
A few months ago, India's economy was humming along nicely.
June 09, 2026
Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.
June 09, 2026
U.S. small-business sentiment fell in May and the share of owners planning to raise prices over the next three months increased to the highest level in nearly four years
June 09, 2026
The U.S.
June 09, 2026
British home prices will rise less than previously predicted this year and dip in the once flourishing London market as expectations for higher borrowing
June 08, 2026
India's inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel
June 08, 2026
From smaller packs on shelves to higher prices at checkout, Indian companies are scrambling to protect their margins
June 08, 2026
Japan's economy lost momentum in the January-March quarter from the previous three months on sluggish capital expenditure, revised gross domestic product
June 08, 2026
U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices
June 06, 2026
Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-
June 06, 2026
Wall Street’s nine-week winning streak ended with a thud on Friday, as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest daily decline since
June 05, 2026
How Costco sells such cheap gas
May 31, 2026
Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford
June 05, 2026
U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting
June 05, 2026
Some of Russia's richest businessmen complained on Friday about the central bank's tight monetary policy, with one saying it had created a "
June 05, 2026
U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable
June 05, 2026
Overseas investors are opting for short-term Indian government bonds as they find attractive entry points amid expectations of the interest rates cycle
June 04, 2026
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank's choice now is between being patient and holding
June 05, 2026
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers
June 04, 2026
Australia's central bank is closely monitoring economic conditions to assess how higher interest rates and the global energy price shock are playing out, its top central
June 04, 2026
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said signs of robust economic growth and corporate earnings "going gangbusters" are helping to make her
June 04, 2026
Canada's services economy expanded at a modest pace in May as the Middle East conflict raised economic uncertainty and higher fuel prices contributed to the
June 03, 2026
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and
June 03, 2026
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and rebuilt inventories in anticipation of shortages and higher prices because of
June 03, 2026
Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output
June 03, 2026
Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as strength in business investment was offset by a drag from trade, data showed on Wednesday, while higher
June 03, 2026
India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a
June 02, 2026
U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to
June 02, 2026
U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to
June 01, 2026
The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their
June 01, 2026
Growth in euro zone manufacturing lost momentum in May as demand for goods stagnated and supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East war pushed input costs to their
June 01, 2026
British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,
June 01, 2026
Spain's manufacturing sector expanded modestly in May, at a slightly slower pace than in April, as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict worsened supply delays,
June 01, 2026
Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting
May 30, 2026
In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples
May 29, 2026
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index
May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 29, 2026
The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes
May 29, 2026
Rising airfares and hotel rates are making budget-conscious Americans delay or cancel summer trips while wealthy travelers are holding fast to
May 28, 2026
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults last year continued to rate their personal finances as being in reasonable shape, although they remained concerned about inflation
May 13, 2026
U.S. cattle producers are making "spotty" efforts to rebuild the nation's diminished herd and supplies will remain tight, Tyson Foods Chief Financial
May 13, 2026
Birkenstock shares slumped 13% on Wednesday after the sandal maker warned of rising second-half cost pressures from U.S. tariffs and the Middle East conflict, with
May 13, 2026
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April, posting their biggest gain since early 2022, the latest indication that inflation was accelerating amid the
May 13, 2026
Morgan Stanley raised its annual target for the benchmark S&P 500 index on Wednesday, saying U.S. stocks have enough room to rally as companies continue to post strong earnings.
May 13, 2026
Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March
May 13, 2026
Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks for the first time in four months in April, as concerns over higher energy costs from the Iran war and the risk of broader
May 13, 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a sharp decline in semiconductors, while sentiment was also rattled by rebounding oil
May 13, 2026
U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, posting the largest
May 12, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,
May 12, 2026
Americans’ anger about the economy hits Trump and Republicans’ midterm prospects
May 12, 2026
European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices
May 11, 2026
It’s not just drivers who hate high gas prices. So do gas station owners
May 11, 2026
The European Central Bank's outgoing Vice President Luis de Guindos urged colleagues, in an interview published on Monday, to be prudent when deciding on an expected
May 11, 2026
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs
May 08, 2026
India's annual consumer inflation likely moved closer to the central bank's 4% medium-term target in April as higher fuel costs following the U.S.-Iran
May 08, 2026
Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.
May 07, 2026
The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the third review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the
May 06, 2026
Argentina should approach the markets with lower interest rates, the country's Secretary of Economic Policy, Jose Luis Daza, said Wednesday during an event.
May 06, 2026
Euro zone negotiated wage growth trends are largely unchanged since the start of the Iran war, the European Central Bank's wage tracker showed on Wednesday, offering
May 06, 2026
British services firms last month reported the sharpest acceleration in cost pressures in three-and-a-half years as the Iran war drove up prices for fuel and raw materials, a
May 06, 2026
Russia's services sector contracted for a second straight month in April as weak client demand led to declines in output and new sales, while business confidence plumbed a 40
May 06, 2026
Romania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan
May 05, 2026
Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump's own
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Memorial grows for California DoorDash driver found dead in Tesla trunk
English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after team's latest World Cup letdown
Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
MLB to have earliest opening day on March 24 in 2027 — if there is a season