Asia-pacific Images Studio | E+ | Getty Images The Federal Reserve sets national interest rate policy. But the U.S. central bank isn’t the only major player in this arena: Bond investors also have a big influence on consumers’ borrowing costs. Many types of consumer loans — such as mortgages and auto loans — often peg…
Oil tankers are increasingly coming under fire on several fronts as economic warfare is deployed as a weapon in the escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. Iran has stepped up its attacks on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz this month as it tries to impose its control over the crucial…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. 1. Stocks were mostly higher Friday on optimism that stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks would restart. That sent recently rising oil prices and bond yields lower, which supported the S &…
Gas prices are rising again following a sharp escalation of the war in Iran. And as Americans look for ways to save money at the pump, many are turning to Costco’s gas stations for cheaper fuel. Demand for Costco’s gasoline reached record levels during the quarter ended May 10, though the company didn’t disclose sales…
The Club’s top 10 things to watch Friday, July 24 — Today’s newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club’s director of portfolio analysis. 1. Stocks are headed for a muted open following yesterday’s sell-off on rising oil prices and bond yields, and on concerns about hyperscalers’ aggressive AI spending. That potent mix of crosscurrents…
A_Carina | iStock | Getty Images U.S. Treasury yields retreated on Friday after briefly hitting the highest level since January 2025 the day before, when Brent crude oil’s climb above $100 per barrel reignited inflationary fears. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for mortgage and auto loans and credit…
A large plume of smoke rises over St. Petersburg following a Ukrainian drone strike targeting logistics facilities operated by Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, on July 24, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images A Russian attack on an energy facility in Ukraine’s northern city of Chernihiv and surrounding district on…
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing in Air Force One on July 19, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon make a decision on whether to launch a “massive attack” on Iran after the conflict in the Middle East extended…
A customer visits a store at Togoshi Ginza shopping street in Tokyo on January 23, 2025. Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s core inflation came in at 1.6% in June, as higher oil prices start to spill over into the wider economy. This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and…
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Congress on Thursday split on advancing a pair of war powers resolutions aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to abandon his war with Iran, as the conflict escalates into a deadly new phase and oil tops…
