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Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to ‘soft landing’ with no meaningful layoffs
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Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to ‘soft landing’ with no meaningful layoffs

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen speaks listens to a presentation during a tour at the IRS Processing Facility on September 06, 2024 in Austin, Texas.  Brandon Bell | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string of weak job […]

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Bull market limps into 2-year birthday with soft economic landing in doubt and stock leaders failing
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Bull market limps into 2-year birthday with soft economic landing in doubt and stock leaders failing

The bull market was born nearly two years ago and has been sustained ever since by a sole premise: Inflation is falling faster than the U.S. economy is slowing. The downslope of price pressures was set to meet the steady advance of GDP at a crossroads called Soft Landing, at which the Federal Reserve could […]

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Europe’s economy survived ‘terrible prophecies’ but must now tackle trade with China: EU’s Gentiloni
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Europe’s economy survived ‘terrible prophecies’ but must now tackle trade with China: EU’s Gentiloni

The European Union has successfully avoided the “terrible prophecies” that threatened its economy in recent years, but must still contend with Russia’s war in Ukraine and a tenuous trade relationship with China, outgoing European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni said Saturday. The bloc’s economy underwent “overall a weak growth, but nothing of the terrible prophecies […]

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European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump
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European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump

LONDON — European stocks closed lower Friday afternoon, paring earlier gains after a weaker than expected U.S. jobs report clouded global sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 1.15%, with all major bourses and almost all sectors ending in the red. Tech and mining stocks saw the biggest losses, shedding 2.39% and 2.41%, respectively. Health […]

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China, India and more: Veteran investor shares his take on emerging markets right now
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China, India and more: Veteran investor shares his take on emerging markets right now

Emerging markets have been making headlines this year, with growing economies, populations and consumer demand all garnering the attention of investors — but not all EMs are created equal. China in particular has been of concern, given uncertainty over how its economy will perform looking ahead. George Boubouras, managing director for research, investment and advisory […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Stocks had a record-breaking rally. What’s next?
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Stocks had a record-breaking rally. What’s next?

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 and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story Indian stocks reached dizzying heights this week with a record-breaking 14-day rally. Equities also […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts need to start before inflation’s 2%
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CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts need to start before inflation’s 2%

A ‘Now Hiring’ sign posted on the window of a business looking to hire workers on May 05, 2023 in Miami, Florida.  Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need […]

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Saudi Arabia’s fiscal breakeven oil price is rising fast. What will the kingdom do about it?
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Saudi Arabia’s fiscal breakeven oil price is rising fast. What will the kingdom do about it?

An offshore drilling platform stands in shallow waters at the Manifa offshore oilfield, operated by Saudi Aramco, in Manifa, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images Saudi Arabia has a superpower. Not only is it the largest exporter of crude oil in the world; its production costs for […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Can’t wait until 2% to start cutting rates
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CNBC Daily Open: Can’t wait until 2% to start cutting rates

A “Now Hiring” sign is displayed on a storefront in Adams Morgan Neighborhood on October 07, 2022 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, […]

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European markets close lower as sentiment turns wary; Stoxx 600 down 1%
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European markets close lower as sentiment turns wary; Stoxx 600 down 1%

Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom.  Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks closed lower Tuesday, continuing a lackluster start to September trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with all major bourses and the majority […]

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