Why hedge funds could be making a bond market shock more likely
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 7: Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Sarah Breeden, attends the Bank of England financial stability report...
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U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year
An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, Aug. 19, 2026.Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesThe U.S. finished...
Major earnings reports are due next week, but strong results may not be enough to quell market fears
The third quarter earnings season has only just started, and it's expected to be strong, but investors are growing wary...
People in China are spending nearly as much of their income as Americans on healthcare
Children and adults receive vaccinations at the Jiangbei Community Health Service Center on September 15, 2026 in Huizhou, Guangdong province...
Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022
September's producer price index came in much hotter than economists forecast on Thursday, underscoring the continued inflationary pressure from energy...
U.S. Treasury dismisses IMF debt warning and 'messy' forecasting
David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist of Jefferies LLC, speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor at the New...
Analysis: Why a $2 trillion deficit and 5% Treasury yields are becoming America's biggest economic challenge
Long-term bond yields above 5% and a $2 trillion deficit are giving Americans a taste of what a U.S. debt...
UK economy grew 0.1% in August, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by a better-than-expected 0.1% in the month to August, with production growth offsetting weak output in...
Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket
September brought little relief to the accelerating cost of living, as consumer prices increased again and kept the inflation rate...
China's exports likely grew by double-digits in September
Chinese-made cars are seen in specialised vehicle racks in preparation for loading onto ships for export, at the Taicang Port...
The latest inflation data is expected to show price increases are accelerating
Customers shop at a grocery store on Sept. 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesWednesday's closely watched reading...
In charts: How one of the world's biggest economies got trapped by debt
France's parliament begins debate on the 2027 budget Tuesday as high deficits, rising debt and student protests sharpen the political...
CNBC Daily Open: 'Boring' trumps disorder and volatility
CORRECTION / (L-R) IMF Communications Officer Jose Luis De Haro, IMF Chief Economist Silvana Tenreyro, IMF Research Department Deputy Director...
IMF warns bond yields could see a 'disorderly' spike as debt, inflation risks worsen
Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New...
Global economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF
A motorcycle rides past a banner ahead of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World...
French yields are near levels not seen since 2002. Why that could give U.S. Treasurys a boost
French bond yields have surged to their highest levels since the early 2000s, threatening to roil global financial markets. That...
Junk bonds are 'flashing yellow.' Watch these warning signs
Ktsdesign/science Photo Library | Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesCracks are forming in the junk bond market as investors demand...
Americans' debt problems are flashing a warning not seen since the Great Recession
The ability of U.S. families to stay current on their debts worsened over the past three years, hitting levels not...
S&P 500 falls, weighed down by oil prices; Nasdaq craters as AI stocks falter: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.Jeenah Moon | ReutersThe S&P...
After a yearslong slump, China's real estate market may be set for a turnaround
A real estate project under construction in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on September 15, 2026.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING...
