Economic events
Safe-haven currencies might not be so safe after a volatile year. Here’s how the market is rethinking the Swiss franc, dollar and yen
Swiss franc banknotes in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Dec. 23, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Ask an investor to name safe-haven currencies, and most will say the U.S. dollar, the Swiss franc, and the Japanese yen. Investors historically expected them to hold their value during geopolitical or economic turbulence. But more recently, these […]
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There’s an India-U.S.-Russia love-hate triangle — and it’s complicated
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 13, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging […]
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UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter
Westminster, South Bank, London, England. Scott E Barbour | The Image Bank | Getty Images The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters expected the economy to have grown 0.2% over the October-December period, following 0.1% growth in the […]
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Japan stocks extend post-election rally with Nikkei 225 breaching 58,000 for the first time
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 on Thursday hit 58,000 for the first time in history, extending its post-election rally to fresh highs, fueled by renewed confidence in domestic politics and the ruling administration’s economic agenda. The Topix […]
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Stock futures tick higher as traders await delayed January jobs report: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 09, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures inched higher on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to the release of the delayed January jobs report. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.2%. […]
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Japanese stocks have been hitting record highs. But the rally may be ‘fragile’
Aerial view of Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower and modern skyscrapers in Tokyo on a sunny day. Yongyuan | E+ | Getty Images Japanese stocks have been hitting record highs on the back of renewed confidence in domestic politics and the ruling administration’s economic agenda, but experts warn of a disconnect between the stock market and […]
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Asia markets mostly rise as investors shrug off weak U.S. retail sales, assess China inflation
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on the skyline is the Shanghai Tower (rear). Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Wednesday, continuing their rally despite AI fears and weak economic data spooking U.S. investors. The U.S. […]
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Yen extends gains after Takaichi election victory, U.S. data in focus
The dollar nursed losses on Tuesday ahead of monthly economic data, while the yen held on to its gains after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory. Irina Marwan | Moment | Getty Images The U.S. dollar extended Monday’s decline against the yen after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory, while remaining little changed against European […]
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Treasury yields lower as markets brace for retail sales data
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 09, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The 10-year Treasury yield inched lower on Tuesday as investors awaited retail sales data for December amid a flurry of economic data this week. The benchmark yield was over 1 basis point […]
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U.S. Treasury yields move higher as investors await busy week of economic data
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 27, 2026. NYSE U.S. Treasury yields were up to begin the week as investors looked ahead to a flurry of economic data, including the delayed January jobs report. The 10-year Treasury yield was up 3 basis points at 4.236%, and the 30-year Treasury yield was more than 3 basis […]
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