This week the United States national debt surpassed $39 trillion. With that about 39 cents of every dollar paid in individual income taxes—goes toward interest payments.

Song Yu, chief China economist at UBS Securities, said that despite the US Fed holding rates steady, China maintains an easing bias to support growth and domestic demand, as the potential imported ...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Mar, 19 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.3%, as investors react to a firmer ...

Shares have slumped 7.5pc since February 28; Jobs data keeps May rate rise in play; Oil extends gains above $US110; Gold miners sink on price plunge; Viva Energy, Woodside surge. Follow live.

China left benchmark lending loan prime rates for March unchanged on Friday, the 10th consecutive month, in line with market expectations.

The changes, long sought by bank lobbyists, would reduce the capital banks must hold in reserve to mitigate risks.

China's monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal ...

Oil major BP was the sole FTSE 100 riser, up 4.3%, while Shell lost 0.3%. Gold miners were among the FTSE 100’s worst ...

A week after releasing sanctioned Russian oil, the Trump administration is considering doing the same for Iranian stocks.

In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD), a U.S.-based financial ...