CNBC Daily Open: Watching Iran’s economy; a losing game for bonds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to CNBC on May 14th, 2026 from Beijing, China. CNBC Hello, this is…
UK inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as fuel prices surge
Prices for diesel almost reach £2.00 a litre on March 31, 2026 in Long Stratton, England. Martin Pope…
The Best 18 Tools and Strategies for Recession-proofing Your Finances
The Iran war has shaken the world economy by disrupting energy production and shipping, as the key chokepoint,…
Investors are due a brutal wake-up call as economic reality sets in
Investors are dangerously underestimating the lasting impact of the Middle East war, as markets rally on optimism over…
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP
Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images…
China exports miss estimates in March, imports post best growth in more than four years
A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers sails towards the open sea in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong,…
Chinese assets become conflict safe haven after bolstering resilience
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on…
Ceasefire or not, Hormuz tanker traffic may take months to recover
A ship waits to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire between the US…
European economic and consumer sentiment drops in March
Shoppers pass fruit and vegetable stalls in the Bauveau Market in Paris, France, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.…
Why Iran war should make you as afraid of petrochemicals as oil prices
Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The price of naphtha may not keep you up…