Fed and European Central Bank to cut rates in September, Morgan Stanley says

Fed and European Central Bank to cut rates in September, Morgan Stanley says

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks during a press conference following the announcement that the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, in Washington, U.S., June 12, 2024.  Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank could move to cut interest rates in September as key data provides further signs … Read more

Le Pen’s far-right National Rally election gains

Le Pen’s far-right National Rally election gains

Jordan Bardella, President of the National Rally (Rassemblement National), a French nationalist and right-wing populist party, speaks to over 5,000 supporters at his final rally ahead of the upcoming European Parliament election on June 9th, at Le Dôme de Paris – Palais des Sports, on June 2, 2024., France, on June 2, 2024, in Paris, … Read more

Trade feuds aside, Chinese firms are committed to U.S. market: Survey

Trade feuds aside, Chinese firms are committed to U.S. market: Survey

GP: American flag and Chinese flag Matt Anderson Photography | Moment | Getty Images A recent survey of Chinese enterprises in the U.S. has found that a majority remain bullish on the market long term despite growing concerns about U.S.-China relations and the broader business environment.  The annual survey conducted by the China General Chamber … Read more

Fed Governor Bowman says she’s still open to raising rates if inflation doesn’t improve

Fed Governor Bowman says she’s still open to raising rates if inflation doesn’t improve

Michelle Bowman, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the Exchequer Club meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.  Kent Nishimura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Tuesday the time is not right yet to start lowering interest rates, adding she would be open to raising … Read more

Delta, United compete to be America’s luxury airline

Delta, United compete to be America’s luxury airline

An Airbus A330-323 aircraft, operated by Delta Air Lines. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Delta Air Lines is the country’s most profitable airline. CEO Ed Bastian’s challenge is to make sure his carrier stays on top. The airline’s unit revenue, the amount it brings in for every seat it flies one mile, outpaced its competitors’ last … Read more

Amazon, Starbucks look to stay competitive with different approaches to pricing

Amazon, Starbucks look to stay competitive with different approaches to pricing

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Wild week: The stock market was little changed Friday, which masked the drama we saw in this holiday-shortened week of trading. Nvidia soared to all-time highs … Read more

Recession risk remains low despite jump in unemployment rate, experts say

Recession risk remains low despite jump in unemployment rate, experts say

People walk past a restaurant, with a hiring sign outside, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The unemployment rate, which has remained low for two years, has been inching higher in the first half of the year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For … Read more

IMF chief says Europe looks like ‘an ideas supermarket’ for the U.S.

IMF chief says Europe looks like ‘an ideas supermarket’ for the U.S.

Kristalina Georgieva, chief executive officer of the World Bank Group, arrives to a briefing at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, April 19, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on Europe to … Read more

Switzerland makes second interest rate cut as major economies diverge

Switzerland makes second interest rate cut as major economies diverge

A view of the headquarters of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), before a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland, March 21, 2024.  Denis Balibouse | Reuters The Swiss National Bank on Thursday trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, continuing cuts at a time when sentiment over monetary policy easing remains mixed … Read more

A ‘radically inclusive’ outdoor space for LGBTQ+ and people of color

A ‘radically inclusive’ outdoor space for LGBTQ+ and people of color

Participants during the snowboarding activity with the Hoods to Woods Foundation at Big Snow American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 13, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For 16-year-old Zyshawn Gibson, snowboarding down the indoor ski park at Big Snow American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was a … Read more