Why you should care about the global rout in government bonds
A slump in government bonds around the world has pushed up the cost of some nations' debt to levels not seen in more than a decade. That's bad news for governments in the red but also for the wallets of millions of mortgage borrowers, stock investors and businesses.
2023-10-05 01:23
Why Wall Street investors are freaking out
October has a long history of spooking Wall Street, and this week's market action is serving up a particular dose of terror for traders.
2023-10-04 19:22
Sweden Bank Shares Gain as Windfall Tax Proposal Blocked
The second biggest party in Sweden’s parliament has effectively blocked a proposal by the Social Democrats to impose
2023-10-04 18:28
Marketmind: Bond steamroller flattens all
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The eye-watering surge in long-term U.S.
2023-10-04 18:17
As Student Loan Payments Resume, Biden Cancels $9 Billion in Debt
President Joe Biden is canceling an additional $9 billion in student-loan debt, his latest action to aid borrowers
2023-10-04 17:55
Iceland Takes Surprise Rate-Hike Breather After 14 Straight Increases
Iceland’s central bank unexpectedly kept western Europe’s highest borrowing costs on hold as two and a half years
2023-10-04 17:53
US Senator Blocks Egypt Military Aid, Citing Rights Record
The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee blocked military aid to Egypt, days after Senator Bob
2023-10-04 16:52
Malaysia’s LTAT Weighs Keeping Control of Boustead Palm Unit in KLK Deal, Sources Say
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd. is in talks with Malaysia’s military pension fund to rework a deal announced in
2023-10-04 16:51
German Companies Plan Office Cutbacks as Remote Working Sticks
Almost one in 10 German companies plans to reduce office space in response to remote working habits, adding
2023-10-04 16:45
Tourism stumble risks perfect storm for reeling Thai markets
By Tom Westbrook and Gaurav Dogra SINGAPORE/BENGALURU A shooting tragedy in a Bangkok mall adds to a double-whammy
2023-10-04 16:21
Novartis Spinoff Sandoz to Start Trading as Standalone Drugmaker
Sandoz Group AG, the maker of copycat medicines, was spun off from drugmaker Novartis AG to begin life
2023-10-04 16:19
Tesco Lifts Profit Goal as Grocer’s Low Prices Lure Shoppers
Tesco Plc lifted its profit forecast as it attracted shoppers by keeping a tight lid on food prices
2023-10-04 15:46