Economic events
Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as weakness in the U.S. dents investor sentiment
A HDR evening shot taken at sunset of the Tokyo skyline. Fgm | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to decline Friday, with a slowing U.S. economy, inflation fears and uncertainties from the judicial developments surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs weighing on investor sentiment. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India is set to be the world’s fourth-largest economy — but sustained growth will warrant more reforms
India is set to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Dinodia Photo | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images This report is from the latest edition of CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary every week on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs face an uncertain future — and that’s good for markets and businesses
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden on April 2, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has been accused of walking back on his trade policies — a Financial Times columnist succinctly described that apparent […]
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Credit default swaps are back in fashion — even if the panic might be overblown
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on May 27, 2025, in New York City. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images Investors are getting nervous the U.S. government might struggle to pay its debt — and they are snapping up insurance in case it […]
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Japan’s bond market ignites fears of outflows from U.S., carry trade unwind and market turmoil
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 27, 2021. Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s bond market is igniting fears of capital flight from the U.S. and a carry trade unwind as long-dated yields hover near record highs. Yields resumed their move higher Wednesday as demand for 40-year government bonds […]
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CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: An all-too-familiar dial tone from Vodafone
A logo on the exterior of a Vodafone Group Plc store in London, UK, on Monday, May 13, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from the first-ever edition of CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Each Wednesday, Ian King brings you expert insights on the most important business stories from the U.K. and […]
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A market options hedge as other risks lurking out there despite Tuesday’s rally
Bond yields provide critical insights into economic expectations, inflation, and currency valuation. Higher bond yields, especially on government bonds, can signal expectations of stronger economic growth. Lower yields suggest economic slowdown or recession fears, as investors flock to safe assets, driving bond prices up and yields down. Higher economic growth is good, but higher inflation […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for muted open as investors assess Trump’s tariff plans
Overlooking the city with Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea. Jungang Yan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to have a muted open Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of 50% tariffs on European Union imports. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open slightly higher, with the futures […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investor sentiment picks up on Trump’s EU tariffs deadline extension
Gyeonggi Province Bridge Over River With Buildings Against Sky, South Korea Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s extended deadline on the imposition of 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.49% higher while the broader Topix index added 0.45%. […]
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Starmer has delivered some key wins for the UK recently, so why is he so unpopular?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer serve tea and cake in Downing Street on May 5, 2025 in London, England. Peter Nicholls | Getty Images News | Getty Images A year into the job, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has scored some key wins, including recently signing major trade deals with […]
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