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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

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Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands

Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts

Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%, after three rate cuts last year and as inflation surges

Australia's central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began

A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including Microsoft's worst drop in nearly six years, finished with only relatively modest moves

After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates

Bilt has announced an overhaul of its credit cards, introducing an 10% introductory interest rate for one year

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls back from its records as JPMorgan Chase and Delta kick off earnings season

Wall Street pulled back from its records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies

Wall Street pulls back from its records as JPMorgan Chase and Delta kick off earnings season
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target

Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target
Business|Economy|World

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
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Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets

Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty

Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025
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Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading

Stocks closed slightly lower as investors returned from the Christmas holiday

Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
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S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month

Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer

S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month
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Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide

U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year

Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
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More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street slips as oil prices keep dropping

The U.S. stock market drifted through a mixed day of trading after reports on the economy did little to clear uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading

Wall Street slips as oil prices keep dropping
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
Economy

Wall Street rises to the edge of its all-time high

The U.S. stock market rose to the edge of its all-time high

Wall Street rises to the edge of its all-time high
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Indexes close higher as data keeps Fed rate cut expectations elevated

U.S. stocks advanced to close higher on Wednesday, as a flurry of economic data kept expectations elevated for an interest rate cut by the Federal

Indexes close higher as data keeps Fed rate cut expectations elevated
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Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for a 50-year mortgage floated by President Donald Trump to boost housing

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says
Business|Economy|World

SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn

The Swiss National Bank will stick to its 0% interest policy next week and well into 2026 rather than opting for negative rates, economists said on Wednesday,

SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn
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China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation

China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to

China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation
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Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November

Greater Toronto Area home sales fell to a five-month low in November and prices declined as an uncertain economic outlook kept homebuyers on the sidelines,

Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause

Global shares were on steadier footing on Wednesday, helped by an overnight rebound on Wall Street as a brief selloff in bond markets and cryptocurrencies

Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause
Business|Economy|World

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period

The first job for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's new chief as she starts work on Monday is to make the central bank boring again, following a

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BofA expects December Fed cut, two more in 2026

BofA Global Research on Monday said it now expects the U.S.

BofA expects December Fed cut, two more in 2026
Business|Economy|World

Nippon Steel sees US Steel weak performance as temporary, executive says

Nippon Steel sees the weak performance at its newly acquired U.S.

Nippon Steel sees US Steel weak performance as temporary, executive says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar recovers ground vs yen; euro steadies after inflation data

The dollar regained ground against the yen, recovering from Monday's selloff, even as expectations for a December rate hike by the Bank of Japan

Dollar recovers ground vs yen; euro steadies after inflation data
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street holds steadier as bond yields and bitcoin stabilize

The U.S. stock market held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized

Wall Street holds steadier as bond yields and bitcoin stabilize
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK house prices rise 0.3% in November, affordability likely to improve, Nationwide says

British house prices rose slightly faster than expected in November, defying concerns about the impact of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, and higher wages were

UK house prices rise 0.3% in November, affordability likely to improve, Nationwide says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation ticks up, pointing to steady ECB rates

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly ticked up last month, likely solidifying bets that no further European Central Bank rate cuts are coming anytime soon, data from Eurostat

Euro zone inflation ticks up, pointing to steady ECB rates
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says

Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's economy predicted to have expanded modestly in third quarter: Reuters Poll

Brazil's economy is predicted to have expanded modestly in the third quarter, weighed down by a seasonal drop in agricultural output, a Reuters poll

Brazil's economy predicted to have expanded modestly in third quarter: Reuters Poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance

U.S. stocks ended higher in a truncated, post-holiday session on Friday that was complicated by an outage at an exchange operator as investors closed the book on a

S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance
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Tepid end to torrid November

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee On perhaps the slowest trading day of the year, investors are dealing with an outage on CME Group platform affecting

Tepid end to torrid November
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting

BofA Global Research became the latest brokerage to forecast an interest rate cut by the U.S.

Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan government panel members call for sustainable fiscal policy

Japan must take steps to maintain market trust in its finances even as it ramps up spending to revive growth, private-sector members of a key government panel said on

Japan government panel members call for sustainable fiscal policy
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Britain's budget reduces uncertainty, doesn't change outlook for gilts, JPM says

Britain's tax-raising budget reduces near-term uncertainty, but doesn't change JPMorgan's expectations for government bond yields to rise next year, the bank's head

Britain's budget reduces uncertainty, doesn't change outlook for gilts, JPM says
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World shares are mixed, tracking Wall Street's winning streak, as US markets close for Thanksgiving

Shares in Europe are mixed following gains in most Asian markets

World shares are mixed, tracking Wall Street's winning streak, as US markets close for Thanksgiving
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Is the dollar headed for the carvery?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook As markets settled in for the U.S.

Is the dollar headed for the carvery?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

NZ's housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy, drags on economy

A dramatic boom-bust cycle in New Zealand's housing market has left many Kiwis and investors scarred and an economy struggling to fire, turning what was once a

NZ's housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy, drags on economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise

Global stocks rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as expectations for a U.S.

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's financial conditions influenced by global factors, central banker says

A senior Australian central banker said on Wednesday the country's financial conditions were influenced by global factors, with low equity risk premia and credit spreads suggesting

Australia's financial conditions influenced by global factors, central banker says
Business|Economy|World

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October

A leading indicator of Japan's services sector prices rose 2.7% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, a sign labour shortages continue to prod companies to pass on

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's inflation stubbornly high in October, closing door for rate cuts

Australian consumer inflation accelerated for a fourth straight month in October, a new data series showed on Wednesday, a hot result that has markets giving up hopes

Australia's inflation stubbornly high in October, closing door for rate cuts
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US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he was concluding a second round of interviews later in the day for a new U.S.

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points

Stocks climbed again on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal

Oil prices settled over 1% lower on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be

Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal