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…
Record heatwaves hit Europe’s already expensive summer
People stand near over water hoses spilling water to provide relief from the summer heat as part of…
U.S. reportedly carries out new airstrikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to the commencement ceremony on Cadet Memorial Field at the United States Coast…
AI layoffs hit U.S. but not China jobs — yet
College students look for employment opportunities at the Large-scale Recruitment Fair for Science and Engineering Universities on March…
Business sentiment improves in Tankan survey
The Shibuya pedestrian intersection in Tokyo, Japan. Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Large Japanese manufacturers indicated…
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.…
Iran war-hit oil prices will soon rise if Hormuz stays shut
The clock is ticking on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The emerging view from oil industry executives and analysts…
Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC, Iran news and oil prices
The Iran-flagged container vessel “Nora”, in Kalundborg harbor, Denmark, March 18, 2026. The vessel was detained by Denmark’s…
The economy has Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf near a cargo vessel. Nurphoto…
Treasury yields climb as fear grows that Fed rate cuts are off the table
Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors began to fear that the Federal Reserve may not lower interest…