World Business
ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Ignites Global Inflation Wave
The Iran war continues to push up global prices and dent growth, prompting the ECB's first rate hike in nearly three years...
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Stocks
US Stocks Climb on US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes, Oil Prices Fall
Major US equity indices advanced Friday, extending gains as hopes for a near-term US-Iran interim peace agreement fueled investor optimism and sent...
Investing
Junk Debt Signals Stagflation Risk Amid Middle East Conflict
Soaring risk premiums on the weakest global corporate debt are flashing a warning sign for investors, as Middle East tensions exacerbate stagflation...
Markets
Warsh’s Fed Tenure: Independence Under Scrutiny
Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve chair was marked by controversy, raising questions about his independence from President Trump.
Economy
Australian Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Deep Pessimism
Australian consumer sentiment has fallen into 'deeply pessimistic' territory as households grapple with rising living costs and housing market uncertainties.
Stocks
Korea’s AI Boom Drives Government Bond Yields to 2023 High
South Korea's government bonds have lost 7.5% this year, the worst among 44 markets, as AI-driven economic growth fuels inflation and rate...
Stocks
Strong US Payrolls Fuel Dollar Rally, Bolster Fed Hike Bets
The dollar index surged to a 1.75-month high Friday, driven by a stronger-than-expected US May payroll report that intensified speculation of an...
Markets
ECB Primed for Quarter-Point Hike, Leads G7 Tightening Efforts
The European Central Bank is set to deliver a quarter-point interest-rate hike this week, positioning it as the G7's lead hawk in...
Economy
May Jobs Report Ignites Rate Hike Fears, Sinking Big Tech Stocks
Wall Street saw a significant slump as a strong May jobs report boosted odds for higher interest rates, while big technology companies...