Stoxx 600, central bank decisions, UK retail sales
LONDON — European stocks were lower Friday morning as investors monitored a slew of central bank decisions and data releases. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index had extended losses to 0.85% …
Economic events
stocks, news, Bank of England rate decision
Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Bank of England policymakers appear the most divided since …
Treasury yields retreat as weak retail sales raise concerns about consumer
U.S. Treasury bond yields fell on Tuesday after a cool reading for May retail sales raised concerns about the strength of the economy. The 10-year Treasury yield was more than …
market news, data and earnings
A stock trader looks at his monitors in the trading room of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Worries about a new coronavirus mutation in southern Africa have dealt a major blow …
Here’s why car payments are so high right now
Car payments have skyrocketed in recent years due to a combination of high prices and high interest rates. While some relief may come soon, industry insiders say prices may still …
Immigrants help keep job growth high as inflation cools
U.S. President Joe Biden greets members of the U.S. Border Patrol at the U.S.-Mexico border in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., February 29, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Immigration — both authorized …
France weighs on Stoxx 600 index
This picture taken in Paris on March 3, 2024, shows the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the city skyline with cloudy weather. Stefano Rellandini | Afp | Getty Images …
China needs bond market reforms to rein in soaring debt, S&P Global says
The aerial view shows residential buildings under construction in Hangzhou, China on March 15, 2024. STR | AFP | Getty Images China needs bond market reforms as soaring debt poses …
What that means for you
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will leave interest rates unchanged. Fresh inflation data issued earlier in the day showed that consumer prices are gradually moderating though remain above …
10-year Treasury yield briefly dips below 4.3% on slowing inflation
U.S. Treasury yields fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated it was making inroads on inflation following a cool May CPI report. The rate on the 10-year Treasury last dropped …