Economy

CNBC Daily Open: Robots rising, tariff turnaround and yield nerves

Chinese robot maker Unitree rises around 500% on its debut day of trade amid continued geopolitical tensions and a bond market rout, keeping stock markets in check.

CNBC UK Exchange: Reflections on Britain's tough economic reality

Ian King uses his last UK Exchange to consider Britain's economic and political challenges.

Carney vows to build 'stronger, more competitive economy’ in statement about Trump pausing tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Tuesday night about President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone 50% tariffs on Canada. He explained that both countries have made significant progress toward an agreement, but there was still work to be done. He also vowed to build a stronger and more competitive Canadian economy.

The Tragedy of U.S. Debt

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Target is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect

Target is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter results Wednesday morning as the retailer offers a window into its turnaround progress.

Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project

US president delays 50% tariffs by three days, and says contentious oil project ‘may be awoken from the grave’

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he would be pausing his planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods just hours before they were meant to take effect, avoiding a trade war between the United States and its northern neighbor.

Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Here’s the best place to hedge severe El Niño shocks to the food supply chain, BofA says

One country appears to be the best place to hedge market impact from severe El Niño shocks to global food supply chains, according to Bank of America.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump Puts 'Open' Sign on Hormuz. But Traffic is Barely Trickling

The reality in the Strait of Hormuz looks a bit different. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the critical waterway is open, but no one is buying it.

What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy

Kweichow Moutai's half-year report showed a rare drop in net profit, following the first annual drop on record.

Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 fell for a third session as elevated bond yields and oil kept stocks under pressure Tuesday. Tune in to CNBC Wednesday for BlackRock's Rick Rieder.