Aerial photo of Taicang port container terminal, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province in China, Oct. 4, 2021. Finn | Barcroft Media | Getty Images BEIJING — China reported disappointing growth in imports in September, while exports beat expectations, according to data released Wednesday by the customs agency. Imports in U.S. dollar terms rose 17.6% last month
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St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard advocated Tuesday for the central bank to be aggressive as it starts winding down its monthly bond-buying program in case inflation becomes a larger problem. In a CNBC interview, the Fed official said he thinks it’s a 50-50 chance that the current inflation pressures are transitory, so policymakers
d3sign | Moment | Getty Images Thousands of workers across the country have been fired for refusing to comply with an employer’s Covid vaccine requirements — and may now wonder how to replace their workplace health insurance. There are a few options. They’re the same ones available to anyone who loses a job, even for
Deal-making activities worldwide could hit a record $6 trillion by the end of the year as businesses continue to embrace cheap financing and the pandemic recovery, KPMG has said. Global mergers and acquisition volumes have so far surpassed $4.3 trillion this year, according to Refinitiv data, moving closer to the all-time high of $4.8 trillion
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 04, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading on Monday after Wall Street kicked off the week on a sour note. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 20
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Southwest Airlines (LUV) – The airline canceled more than 1,800 flights over the weekend, citing bad weather, air traffic control issues and staff shortages. Southwest disputed speculation that its high level of cancellations compared to other airlines was due to employee protests of
Investors may want to hit the buy button the next time technology stocks sell off. Invesco’s Kristina Hooper contends the group is playing a crucial role in corporate America’s desire to boost productivity. “Technology over the longer term is going to benefit from increased corporate spending,” the firm’s chief global market strategist told CNBC’s “Trading
Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Stock futures edged lower Sunday night after finishing near the flat line Friday after investors shook off concerns about a much weaker-than-expected labor market report released on Friday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 33 points, or 0.08%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures
U.S. stock index futures were flat during overnight trading on Thursday as Wall Street awaits Friday’s key September jobs report. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 19 points. S&P 500 futures were up 0.06%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.08%. Stocks advanced during regular trading on Thursday as Washington reached a
Top analyst Mike Mayo believes Wall Street is underestimating financials ahead of earnings season. Mayo, who follows large-cap banks for Wells Fargo Securities, suggests investors haven’t fully acknowledged the benefits associated with the booming stock market — from merger to wealth management fees. “It’s bull market banking,” the firm’s managing director told CNBC’s “Trading Nation”
A Now Hiring sign hangs near the entrance to a Winn-Dixie Supermarket on September 21, 2021 in Hallandale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The September jobs report issued Friday offered yet more evidence that pandemic-era unemployment benefits didn’t hold back the labor market in a significant way. Job growth — 194,000 new payrolls —
In this article MRO FANG MRNA OTLY The GM logo is seen on a water tank of the General Motors assembly plant in Ramos Arizpe, in Coahuila state, Mexico February 11, 2021. Daniel Becerril | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Energy — Energy stocks dominated the top performing spots in