Economy

The likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike next week just got a lot higher

Traders pushed chances for a rate increase to 70% in morning action.

ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation

Borrowing costs climb in Europe and oil tops $105 a barrel as bank says growing price pressures in eurozone will be ‘longer lasting than we had anticipated’

Trouble in US bond market could mean higher prices are here to stay

Concerns over rising inflation, continuing war with Iran, and the US’s record national debt have shaken the market

‘People waited 24 hours for a potato!’: how viral queues help

It has become common for people to wait in long lines for cafes, bakeries and ice-cream shops. But why? And what do the owners think?

Investors seek hedges as midterms and geopolitical risks threaten market calm

Investors are starting to seek more protection against stock market swings as a historically volatile period for markets approaches.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: AeroVironment, American Eagle, Cooper Companies & more

Here are some of the names making headlines in extended trading.

Dump these loser stocks this fall, Wolfe Research says. It could help cut next year's tax bill

Mutual funds often start ditching their biggest losers in mid-September. Wolfe Research has a list of likely candidates that could see sharp declines.

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election

President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.

Cramer's lightning round: Akamai is 'terrific'

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

Inside India newsletter: India's green push aims to boost energy security but exposes China dependency

India's ambition to create a self-reliant energy ecosystem by expanding its renewable energy footprint is facing a China problem.

An ECB rate hike is ‘all but certain’

The central bank is contending with rising prices, the consequences of the U.S.-Iran war, and surging government borrowing costs.

'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted supplies

China's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the world avoid a deeper energy crisis.