U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Hit Five-Month High
U.S. stocks declined as Wall Street continued its move toward less risky investments and as oil prices climbed to their highest level in five months.
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Moody's Keeps France's Credit Rating Unchanged
Moody's Ratings kept France's credit rating unchanged, despite a steady rise in its debts and the political fragmentation that has made it difficult to rein in borrowing.
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Consumer Sentiment Declined Slightly in October
The University of Michigan survey's headline index came in at 48, down from 48.1 in September and hovering near record-low levels.
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Trump to Remove Some Tariffs on Canada in Bid to Help Susan Collins
The move, which could come as soon as Friday, would remove tariffs on some agricultural and forestry goods but could raise levies on other products.
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Canada Retail Sales Look to Build on August's Rebound
Retail spending by Canadians looks to have remained on the rise last month, though the pace is showing signs of cooling as uncertainty and gasoline prices remain high.
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U.K. Consumer Confidence Suffers Biggest Drop Since Pandemic
Consumer sentiment tumbled at the fastest pace since the Covid-19 pandemic this month as mounting cost-of-living pressures reversed the bounce in optimism seen over the summer.
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Why a Trump Executive Order Is Sending Some Housing Stocks Higher
The order, however, won't have a dramatic impact on home affordability.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Decisions From Fed, Other Central Banks in Focus
An interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve will be the highlight of a busy week ahead.
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Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Signals U.S. Port After Trump-Putin Deal
A tanker carrying Russian diesel intermittently signaled it was headed to the U.S., potentially marking a resumption of direct shipments amid Trump's push to increase fuel supplies to global markets.
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Oil Prices Rise on Fears of Mideast Conflict Escalation
Oil prices closed out the week solidly higher with the market on edge about the possibility of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.
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Treasury Yields Rise, Eurozone Bond Yields Fall Amid French Concerns
U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors sought safety from the turmoil in French government bonds ahead of a closely watched interest-rate decision.
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Asia Flash PMIs Diverge as Rates, Inflation Shape Private-Sector Activity
Gauges of private-sector business activity in major Asian economies diverged this month as momentum in Australia stalled while India improved.
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Eurozone Consumer Inflation Expectations Edged Higher in September
Consumers expected prices to rise more than they did in August, as energy prices continued to rise as the war in the Middle East dragged on.
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Indonesia's Sovereign Fund Sticks to Investment Strategy Amid Market Turmoil
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund said it remains confident in its investment strategy after a downgrade warning from index provider MSCI sparked another rout in local markets.
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Russia's Central Bank Sees Only Modest Further Drop in Key Rate
Russia's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged, and signaled only a slight decline in borrowing costs next year as inflation is set to remain stubbornly high.
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Iran Threatens Wider Strikes on Economic and Civilian Targets if U.S. Attacks
As Tehran retains missile and drone stockpiles, Washington is trying to move more servicemembers and diplomatic staff out of harm's way.
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