Economy

The race for oil: will Jamaica be the next country to drill and what does that mean for its green pledges?

With early tests suggesting the presence of crude oil, the Caribbean island has begun to debate whether it could justify becoming a producer

Young first-time buyers face toughest time since financial crisis, says UK housebuilder

Barratt Redrow boss says rising interest rates, higher student debt and squeeze on wages hitting property dream

'Instagram truly is the new LinkedIn': why gen Z is using social media to get hired

In this competitive market, gen Z has started to turn to untraditional ways to land a job – including dating apps

BlackRock and others ‘weaponized’ retirement portfolios to push ESG: Report

EXCLUSIVE — Three of the world’s largest asset management firms have used retirement shares as leverage in corporate political fights to push environmental, social, and governance investing goals on Wall Street, a free market watchdog is claiming.

Greener pasture of a shepherd’s life lures Chinese workers penned in by ‘996’ jobs

When an Inner Mongolia farmer sought two herders to tend his 3,000 sheep, he was swamped with applicants including graduates, factory labourers and white-collar workers

Silver could fall further after latest slump, analysts say as they warn of demand destruction

Silver's rally of over 140% last year is deterring buyers in various industries and its elevated price levels are beginning to weigh on demand, UBS said.

South Korea holds rates, reveals hawkish split within board

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, even as a slumping won and inflation pressure policymakers in the coming months.

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected: Fed's Goolsbee

While oil prices have recently fallen on news that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could come, prices are still significantly higher than before the war.

CNBC Daily Open: Oil falls on Iran peace hopes

Global markets rally as investors continue to price in Middle East de-escalation.

Oil jumps 3% after Iran says it targeted U.S. airbase following fresh American strikes

Oil prices rose on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran renewed concerns over disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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

The Dow Industrials rose to a new all-time intraday high and closed at a fresh record Wednesday as oil prices cooled.

Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to curb foreign travel is proving to be a boon to the local travel industry.