U.S. Treasurys: recession concerns take hold

U.S. Treasurys: recession concerns take hold

Treasury yields dropped on Monday, as investors flocked to traditionally safer assets amid a global stock market sell-off on concerns a U.S. recession could take hold in the near future. At 7:20 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was down by 5 basis points at 3.745% — hitting its lowest levels since July … Read more

Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high

Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on August 02, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | 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 … Read more

Nasdaq in correction territory; Berkshire’s cash holdings reach record high

Nasdaq in correction territory; Berkshire’s cash holdings reach record high

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on August 02, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | 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 … Read more

Global sell-off, FTSE 100, Bank of England rate cut

Global sell-off, FTSE 100, Bank of England rate cut

The lights of Frankfurt am Main’s banking skyline glow in the last light of day. Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks extended losses on Friday amid a global downturn, as weak U.S. economic data sparked fears of a recession. The regional Stoxx 600 index shed as much as 2.3% … Read more

Bank of England, Fed decisions; tech rally

Bank of England, Fed decisions; tech rally

General view of the Bank of England building in London. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — European markets closed lower on Thursday as investors processed a raft of central bank action and fresh U.S. economic data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally closed 1.29% lower. All major regional bourses and most sectors … Read more

Investors weigh interest rate outlook

Investors weigh interest rate outlook

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 24, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Treasury yields fell Thursday as investors digested comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who suggested a September rate cut was on the table, along with a jump in U.S. jobless claims. The benchmark 10-year … Read more

What that means for you

What that means for you

Customer shopping for school supplies with employee restocking shelves, Target store, Queens, New York. Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Now, as the central bank sets the stage to lower interest rates for the first time in years when it meets again in September, consumers may see their borrowing costs … Read more

Euro zone inflation, Fed meeting, earnings

Euro zone inflation, Fed meeting, earnings

LONDON — European markets closed higher on Wednesday, maintaining positive momentum after euro zone inflation rose unexpectedly. The Stoxx 600 index preliminarily closed 0.79% higher, with technology stocks jumping 2.62%. Dutch chip firm ASML led the charge, rising as much as 10% before somewhat paring gains after a Reuters report suggested that the company could be exempted … Read more

Why U.S. citrus is facing a shortage crisis

Why U.S. citrus is facing a shortage crisis

U.S. orange production has plummeted as the industry faces volatile threats from extreme weather events, an incurable disease and economic pressures. Citrus growers are losing millions of dollars every year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.  At the same time, orange juice futures have hit record highs. “Citrus production in the United States … Read more

U.S. Treasury yields fall as traders weigh economic data

U.S. Treasury yields fall as traders weigh economic data

U.S. Treasury yields declined Thursday as investors sifted through a batch of economic data and prepared for next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was down nearly 6 basis points to 4.226%. The 2-year Treasury yield dropped 1 basis point lower to 4.404%. Yields and prices move in opposite directions. One … Read more