Economy

He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.

June 30, 2026 / 7:42 AM EDT / KFF Health News

China is a clear winner from Trump's war in Middle East, report concludes

Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push

Doubt that Elon Musk ‘earned’ his trillion? Rightwing media says you’re in an ‘impotent envy cult’

The lovefest from Musk’s conservative fans completely overlooks the unscrupulous tactics behind his immense wealth

Brent Posts Biggest Monthly Decline Since March 2020 as Traders Monitor U.S.-Iran Talks

The moves come as oil traders monitor the prospect for U.S.-Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday.

Europe's deadly heat wave opens the doors to Asian air conditioning makers

Asian manufacturers are reaping the benefits of Europe‘s deadly heat wave, which has reignited debates over installing air conditioning.

Short sellers keep betting against Pop Mart

Short sellers are doubling down on Pop Mart International even as a recent share price recovery turns their bearish bets on the Chinese toymaker increasingly risky.

BofA says these trades combine seasonals for 3Q, the month and the presidential cycle

Bank of America looks at seasonal trades for the third quarter, the coming month and the second year of a presidential cycle.

China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand

China's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.

Japanese Yen Sinks to 40-Year Low, Keeping Intervention Risks in Focus

The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986 on Tuesday, keeping investors on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.

CNBC Daily Open: An A-grade showing for Alphabet on its Dow debut

Politics also are on the radar as the Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a split scorecard on executive power.

Apple supplier Luxshare seeks up to $3.1 billion in Hong Kong share sale

Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry is seeking to raise as much as $24.27 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.1 billion) through a Hong Kong share sale.

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

The Dow rose more than 300 points on Monday to post its first close above 52,000. Alphabet, a new addition to the 30-stock index, jumped almost 5%.