Economy

Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boost

GDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4%

CNBC Daily Open: Markets caught between oil jitters and AI optimism

The world watches oil prices surge past $82 per barrel and the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve dip to its lowest level since 1983.

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

Uncertainty around Iran lifted oil prices, dragging down the major averages Monday. Tune in to CNBC to see Ravi Ahuja, CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.

Trump extends Jones Act waiver to ease fuel prices, but with new limits

President Donald Trump has issued a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver, allowing refiners to ship fuels between U.S. ports with foreign-flagged vessels for longer, despite pressure from the domestic maritime industry.

Here's how the market may react to July's CPI report, according to JPMorgan

Stocks could be in for some notable swings on Wednesday after July's consumer price index reading.

Why are gold prices falling? 4 factors that are impacting gold's value

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Trump extends limited waiver of shipping law to keep oil flowing in U.S. amid Iran war

The Jones Act waiver extension comes after the Trump administration's latest signs of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed to materialize.

How much interest can a $75,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year?

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Looking for strong returns outside of AI? Buy these ‘non-tech compounders,’ says Trivector Research

Volatility in July reminded investors of the risks tied to increasingly crowded trades powered by the AI boom and a massive run in semiconductor shares.

4 savings account mistakes to avoid right now

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Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since January 1983

The United States’s emergency stockpile of oil reserves has hit its lowest level since early 1983, as the Trump administration releases crude oil to prevent costs from skyrocketing as the war in Iran drags on.