China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
China's yuan has strengthened against the U.S. dollar this year.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Chinese government bonds can...
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U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, Aug. 19, 2026.Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesGovernment debt has...
Cramer on Treasury buying: People want to preserve the stock rally ‘in the worst way’
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday that the Treasury's expanded bond buybacks may ease pressure on markets for now, but the...
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third straight losing day: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSEU.S. stock futures were near the flatline on Tuesday...
Analysis: Bond market pressure is squeezing Main Street as Wall Street waits on Warsh
A trader works, as a screen broadcasts a press conference by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh following the Fed...
Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise
People walk in front of a billboard honouring a participant in Russia's military action in Ukraine and reading "Pride of...
The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSEThe yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has surged...
China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
BEIJING, CHINA - 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags...
Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
This photo taken on April 21, 2025 shows a customer walking past a display of instant noodles at a branch...
Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
European equities have historically struggled to ignite the kind of investor enthusiasm enjoyed by U.S. stocks and certain fast-growing Asian...
Russia's economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with Moscow-installed leader of...
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking with CNBC on Aug. 4th, 2026.CNBCThe U.S. will be applying economic measures "that have never...
The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt
England fans react during the England V Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Croydon Boxpark on June...
U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
Pedestrians walk past the north entrance to the U.S. Treasury Department headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC....
Treasury yields up as oil prices jump and investors await inflation data
Treasury yields moved higher on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on energy prices and investors...
Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boost
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MAY 31: A view of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Mustafa...
China's exports growth beats estimates in July, as AI-driven shipments surge
SHENZHEN, CHINA - MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing MSC (Mediterranean...
India's central bank keeps benchmark rates steady, cites 'moderate' core inflation
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra speaks during a press conference after the monetary policy review at RBI...
Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure
A burst in factory activity shows the U.S. economy may be escaping the burden of tariffs and gaining manufacturing jobs,...
Tourism price wars threaten to dim a rare bright spot in China's consumer spending
SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2026 - Chinese and foreign tourists visit historical buildings at night near the Bund in...
