Economy

Is the Trump Treasury panicking over the level of US debt?

With the federal deficit near 6% of GDP and the national debt over $40tn, America’s fiscal position looks increasingly precarious

'Too much too quickly': Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economists

Indonesia has set an ambitious growth target, but economists aren't sure it can get there while keeping the deficit in check.

Fidelity says this phenomenon is 'reshaping markets' and recommends stocks to fight it off

Structural inflation, fueled by government deficits, AI investments, low unemployment, trade barriers and energy disruptions, is reshaping markets.

Oil Falls as the U.S. Pivots to Economic Pressure on Iran

Oil fell Wednesday, as investors continue to assess the U.S. pivot toward economic sanctions rather than military strikes to add pressure on Iran.

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. is flexing its economic power

Washington has launched an economic offensive against Iran and Canada — the two countries one would normally not lump together.

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

Treasury yields retreated on Tuesday, giving stocks a tailwind. The Dow Industrials registered a third straight winning session.

As U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"

August 25, 2026 / 7:10 PM EDT / CBS News

Dick’s Sporting Goods just had its worst day ever. Here's Jim Cramer's advice on the stock now

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors shouldn’t give up on Dick’s after its record 30% plunge.

'Big Short' Investor Danny Moses Identifies 10-Year Yield and Nvidia as Key Market Assets

Moses Ventures founder Danny Moses states that the 10-year bond and Nvidia are the two most critical assets influencing financial markets currently.

Stock futures are little changed as traders await key inflation report, Nvidia earnings: Live updates

Traders awaited inflation data along with Nvidia's latest quarterly results. Both are due Wednesday.

Will mortgage interest rates improve this September? 3 things to consider now

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Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out

Wall Street analysts are tuning in 10 weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election with concerns about risks to investors depending on how the U.S. results turn out.