Economy

Shipping stocks at a crossroads amid their best rally in decades

A months-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has turned an overlooked corner of the market into one of 2026's hottest trades.

South Korea's Semiconductor Exports Just Tripled Year-Over-Year. Is It Too Much of a Good Thing?

If growth were to slow in the semiconductor sector, would the slowdown take the Korean economy with it?

China's slowdown pushes New Zealand exporters to diversify away from their top buyer, RBNZ official tells CNBC

New Zealand exporters are diverting shipments bound for China to new markets, as demand from the country's top buyer cools, a central bank official tells CNBC.

The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price

The bond sell-off is owed to a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns, and expectations of higher rates.

CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-China meeting in focus while Trump wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz

All eyes are on the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House, which could offer more clues to the U.S.-China trade relations as well as China's stance towards Iran amid the Mideast conflict.

Why Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market

Hilton says one Asian country is the most exciting global tourism market as regional travel surges.

Inside India newsletter: India’s economic growth is smashing forecasts, but its biggest stocks aren’t feeling the love

India's strong economic growth has surprised every quarter for the last year, but the performance of its key stock benchmarks has been deeply disappointing.

Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’

Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’

Thursday's Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session

The three major averages snapped three-day losing streaks on Wednesday. Tune in to CNBC on Thursday for Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

PG&E CEO calls on California to pass wildfire reform after the shelved effort crushed the stock

PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she's hopeful California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform after a failed proposal sent the utility’s shares tumbling.

US Mint's $1 Trump commemorative coins sell out within hours

The U.S. Mint’s commemorative $1 coin ran out of stock Wednesday, just hours after the currency celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and bearing President Donald Trump’s face was released.

China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed

Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price falls