UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as Iran conflict weighed on growth
Commuters on April 20, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.Rasid Necati Aslim | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe U.K. economy shrank by...
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BTS-mania poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future
Kpop group BTS pose for photographs upon their arrival for ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul, South...
How pandemic car shortages are still making new and used cars expensive
The shockwaves of the Covid-19 pandemic are still hitting the U.S. car market and pushing prices up, even for exceptionally...
China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May
SHENZHEN, CHINA - MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing MSC (Mediterranean...
India scraps tax on overseas bond investors in bid to attract foreign capital and shore up the rupee
A money lender counts Indian rupee currency notes at his shop in Ahmedabad, India.Amit Dave | ReutersIndia is doubling down...
India's cenbank cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast as it keeps rates steady at 5.25%
A pedestrian walks past an Indian rupee symbol installation outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in Mumbai on...
Retail had a 'surprisingly robust' first quarter, but the real test is ahead as tax refunds dry up
The retail industry emerged from a choppy first quarter relatively unscathed, but higher than usual tax refunds and an uptick...
Treasury yields rise after Iran reportedly stops communication with U.S.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 08, 2025 in New York City. Michael...
China’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official data
Workers make US flags ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament, at a factory in Qingdao, in China's Shandong...
Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy
Americans have spent nearly $450 extra per household on rising energy costs during the Iran war, according to an analysis...
Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation continued to hit consumer wallets in April, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on the sidelines until the current wave...
Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for...
China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
Employees work on the production line of automotive display chips at a workshop on May 22, 2026 in Huzhou, Zhejiang...
Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the...
Surge in 'risk-free' treasury yields sends bond investors in search of better opportunities
U.S. treasury bonds typically occupy a special place in an investor's portfolio — the asset class against which all other...
Japan exports jump 14.8% in April, beating expectations as semiconductor shipments soar
Containers at a shipping terminal in Yokohama, Japan on Oct. 18, 2021. Japan's trade deficit surged in September as imports...
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.19%, highest since before the financial crisis
Yields on U.S. Treasurys advanced Tuesday as investors continued to dump bonds on fears inflation is reigniting. The 30-year Treasury...
These are the bond yield and oil levels that could break the bull market
22V Research sees levels for bond yields and oil prices that could throw cold water on the bull market —...
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.1%, highest in nearly a year
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, April 23, 2026.Jeenah Moon | ReutersU.S. Treasury yields spiked...
Americans still feel pessimistic about the economy. When will it get better?
American consumers have been pessimistic for so long that now economists are wondering when — or even if — households...
