Economy

U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices

USTR has proposed a 10% duty rate for economies that have adopted a full or partial prohibition on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all other economies.

Goldman Sachs cuts Hong Kong stocks in favor of mainland China AI hardware plays

The investment bank on Wednesday cut its rating on H shares to market-weight from overweight, while staying overweight mainland China's A shares.

Australia's First-Quarter Economic Growth Misses Estimates on Severe Weather, Weak Demand

The country's GDP expanded 2.5% in the first three months this year, compared to a year earlier, missing economists' expectations for a 2.6% growth.

Korea’s Stock Market Has Doubled in 2026, and Goldman Still Sees Another 35% Upside

South Korea's stock market has already doubled this year, but some strategists say the rally may still have room to run.

Oil climbs as U.S.-Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran underway

U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles following "attempted attacks" by Iran.

China is making it harder for mom and pop to access U.S. stocks. Here's who will benefit

Chinese regulators recently tightened scrutiny on offshore brokerages including Futu and Tiger Brokers.

Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets rise amid Middle East concerns

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.

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

The S&P 500 eked out a narrow gain on Tuesday, posting its first close above the 7,600 level.

Cramer's lightning round: 'Energy Transfer is a terrific situation'

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

Jim Cramer says look to buy these 5 stocks outside the AI trade for diversification

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should consider adding exposure to out-of-favor sectors if investors begin rotating away from high-flying technology stocks.

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 closes at another record: Live updates

The three major indexes rose to fresh record highs on Tuesday.

Energy experts say gas prices are likely to remain high for months. Here's why.

American motorists would face pain at the pump for months even if the U.S. and Iran strike a peace deal and move quickly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to energy experts.