Goldman Sachs on what a second Trump presidency means for China

Goldman Sachs on what a second Trump presidency means for China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing, China, in 2017. Artyom Ivanov | TASS | Getty Images BEIJING — If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election, his plans for 60% tariffs on Chinese goods could be a “major downside growth risk” to China, according to Goldman Sachs. Chances of … Read more

Gold, silver, copper rally has just taken a breather — new highs not far off

Gold, silver, copper rally has just taken a breather — new highs not far off

Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Gold prices have been rallying to record highs, with spot gold notching a new top of $2,449.89 per ounce on Monday. Silver too hit multi-year highs … Read more

Turkish markets are ‘on the verge of a renaissance moment,’ Citi says

Turkish markets are ‘on the verge of a renaissance moment,’ Citi says

Golden Horn and Bosphorus at sunset, Istanbul, Turkey Matteo Colombo | Digitalvision | Getty Images Investors who ran from Turkey in droves over the last several years may want to start heading back, the latest report from Citi on the country’s nascent signals. After more than half a decade of dramatically depreciating currency, burning through … Read more

Biden’s White House is courting CEOs while bashing corporate greed

Biden’s White House is courting CEOs while bashing corporate greed

U.S. President Joe Biden departs the White House in Washington, U.S., for a campaign fundraiser in California, May 9, 2024.  Craig Hudson | Reuters President Joe Biden has had it out for corporate America for much of his term. Over the past three years, he has worked to dethrone the interests of big businesses and … Read more

Booming luxury travel and a jump in ‘relief’ loans

Booming luxury travel and a jump in ‘relief’ loans

At American Express, consumers are continuing to open high-fee credit cards and splurge on luxuries like travel. But for lending firm Upstart, there’s a strong interest in microloans as cash-strapped Americans try to scrape by. That juxtaposition underscores the growing picture of bifurcation among income brackets in America. And adds to an increasingly popular view … Read more

Biden set to meet with executives from Citi, United Airlines & others

Biden set to meet with executives from Citi, United Airlines & others

US President Joe Biden speaks about his Investing in America agenda at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, on May 2, 2024.  Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden is set to meet Tuesday with a slate of executives from a variety of industries, some of which have been the … Read more

Gold is shining ‘bright like a diamond’ and could hit $3,000 says Citi

Gold is shining ‘bright like a diamond’ and could hit ,000 says Citi

An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.  Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold prices continued to hover near record highs days after Middle East tensions flared, boosting the safe-haven appeal of bullion. Gold prices notched another record close … Read more

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Markets positive Wall Street … Read more

The U.S. economy seems to be holding up

The U.S. economy seems to be holding up

People shop at a retail store in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? … Read more

The U.S. economy is humming along

The U.S. economy is humming along

This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Wall Street surgesThe S&P 500 soared to new highs on Thursday … Read more