Japan's foreign reserves drop by a record $80 billion in August following yen intervention
YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 03: A netizen displays Japanese yen and US dollars on August 3, 2026 in Yichang, Hubei...
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Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms
President Donald Trump speaks with the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, after a swearing-in ceremony in the...
From ‘mystery vacations’ to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty ImagesOn a recent weekend, Jami Hagerman embarked on the budget-vacation equivalent of a blind...
Women accounted for almost all of job gains in August. Here's why
Jobseekers speak with a recruiter during the Catalyst Career Group Dallas Job Fair in Dallas, Texas, US, on Wednesday, July...
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
The U.S. economy added jobs at a brisk pace in August, reversing a summer slowdown in hiring, while the unemployment...
The big business of personal protection: How private security became a $50 billion industry
The trendy Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, California, was the backdrop for violent acts and hate crimes. Business owners had...
Global bond sell-off likely not over yet, Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC
Investors should expect the sell-off of global government bonds to continue, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian told CNBC on Friday. "I...
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Lululemon, Zscaler, Guidewire Software & more
Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading. Lululemon Athletica — Shares of the sportswear manufacturer tanked...
The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
"Now Hiring" signage past recruiters as they speak to jobseekers during the WorkSource North Seattle Career Fair in Seattle, Washington,...
Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meeting
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady at the central bank's September...
'Danger zone of extreme weather': UN warns of supersized El Niño set to hit global economy and markets
The El Niño climate event is intensifying into a "supersized" phenomenon that will persist until February 2027, raising the risk...
South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?
SK Hynix Inc. 12-layer HBM4E memory chips on a LPDDR5X CAMM2 memory module arranged at the company's office in Seongnam,...
New York Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economic prospects
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Wednesday that the recent surge in Treasury yields is the product of...
G20 live updates: Alberta premier pushes back on Lutnick's Canada barb
View from Chapel Hill: What G20 attendees are saying about AI regulationCNBC's Megan Cassella has the latest reporting on the...
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, fewer than expected, ADP reports
Private U.S. companies added jobs at a slightly slower-than-expected pace in August, with gains concentrated heavily in health care and...
Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks about “Artificial Intelligence and the Labor Market" to the New York Association for...
How one of the largest investors in student housing is playing this school year
Aerial over the University of North Carolina-Chapel HillRyan Herron | Istock | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared...
Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. Higher interest rates are likely to follow
People sunbath and swim during the African heatwave in Naples on August 4, 2026. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesEnergy...
Tehran urges return to June deal, oil prices rise as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug. 31, 2026. Stringer | ReutersOil prices extended gains...
G20 meeting live updates: Bessent, Warsh kick off summit with growth-focused remarks
Eli Lilly has pursued more deals this year than all of last year, CEO saysEli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks told...
