Economic events
Chair of UK’s fiscal watchdog resigns after early published report threw Budget into chaos
The chair of the U.K.’s economic watchdog stood down on Monday after the organization mistakenly released its economic and fiscal forecasts ahead of the country’s Autumn Budget last week. The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) released its economic and fiscal forecasts on the budget’s measures about 40 minutes before Chancellor Rachel Reeves was due to […]
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From stocks to property, here’s what the Autumn Budget means for UK assets
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves delivered her long-awaited Autumn Budget on Wednesday, which included a swathe of tax hikes that will impact most of the British population. CNBC rounded up the headline announcements for investors and spoke to market watchers about the implications for U.K. assets. Stocks and bonds Among the raft of measures announced […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Thanksgiving cheer comes a day early for U.S. markets
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 26, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Thanksgiving in the U.S. takes place on Thursday stateside, but the feasting might have begun a day early for investors. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Tricky labor reset — balancing business interests with worker welfare
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story India lives in contradictions — think landing a spacecraft on moon but not getting basic infrastructure right, or being the world’s fastest growing economy that has millions struggling […]
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European markets head for lackluster open as investors take a breath
A broker is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, on May 6, 2025. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European markets are expected to see a lackluster mixed open on Thursday as investors take stock of the regional and global economic outlook. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening a […]
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CNBC Daily Open: An early Thanksgiving celebration in U.S. markets
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Thanksgiving in the U.S. takes place on Thursday stateside, but the feasting might have begun a day early for investors. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all […]
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UK government borrowing costs seesaw as official economic forecasts released early
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 26, 2025: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street ahead of the announcement of the Spring Statement in the House of Commons in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Wiktor Szymanowicz | Future Publishing | […]
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European stocks open higher as Fed rate cut expectations rise; UK budget ahead
Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year’s budget. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON […]
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CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: History lessons for Reeves ahead of UK’s much-hyped Budget
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Follow CNBC’s coverage of the Budget throughout the day on our live blog here. The dispatch Despite the millions of words written and spoken about today’s Budget, the event will probably be all but forgotten a decade hence. […]
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Multifamily housing leads CRE bid competition in October
Modern urban condos in Chattanooga, Tennessee Marcia Straub | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large […]
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