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France's 2026 budget to be a 'demanding' undertaking, French economy minister warns

Ironing out the 2026 budget of the euro zone's second-largest economy will prove a "demanding" task, French Economy Minister Eric Lombard told CNBC.

Published: 8 hours ago

From tariffs to DOGE, what companies are saying about the impact of MAGA policies

See how companies are responding to the major themes of Trump's campaign and early days in office.

Published: 1 day ago

Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government

Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year

Published: 3 days ago

Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected

Excluding autos, prices fell 0.4%, also far off the consensus forecast for a 0.3% increase.

Published: 4 days ago

Defense stocks drop after Trump says Pentagon spending could be halved

Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.

Published: 5 days ago

Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Published: 5 days ago

Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'

Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.

Published: 5 days ago

Trump's Mexico and Canada tariffs could add nearly $6,000 to the average cost of a car, by one estimate

'We believe the Auto sector is the most exposed to the risks of increased tariffs,' an analyst said.

Published: 6 days ago

Hopes for more Fed rate cuts dim as Powell notes hot CPI means 'we're not quite there yet'

A Fed interest rate cut won't be coming until at least September, if at all this year, following a troubling inflation report Wednesday.

Published: 6 days ago

Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Published: 6 days ago

Consumer price report Wednesday expected to show inflation isn't going away

Another month, another expected miss for inflation as it relates to the Fed's goal, with concerns aplenty about what happens from here.

Published: 6 days ago

Trump's steel tariffs could trigger broader trade war as EU threatens 'proportionate countermeasures'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said U.S. tariffs "will not go unanswered."

Published: 7 days ago

Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats

Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.

Published: 5 days ago

Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment

Respondents expect the inflation rate a year from now to be 4.3%, a 1-point jump from January and the highest level since November 2023.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year

In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Here's where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart

Health care and retail were strong areas for the U.S. economy in January.

Published: 2 weeks ago

U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%

Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Some Census Bureau data now appears to be unavailable to the public

Several economists told CNBC's Steve Liesman that they were unable to access data from the main Census Bureau website on Thursday.

Published: 2 weeks ago

The big January jobs report comes out Friday. Here's what to expect

The U.S. labor market likely began 2025 in solid fashion, in a bit of a step down from where it closed the previous year.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Bank of England's Bailey says UK can't avoid U.S. tariff impact — even if it's not in the direct firing line

If tariffs are announced, their effect on the global economy and inflation would need to be looked at, he told CNBC's Steve Sedgwick.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Bessent says Trump is focused on the 10-year Treasury yield and won't push the Fed to cut rates

The Treasury secretary said the current strategy is using the levers of fiscal policy to keep rates low.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Fed officials are raising concerns about the impact Trump's tariffs could have on inflation

Federal Reserve officials take great pains not to comment on fiscal policy, but the looming threat from tariffs is forcing their hand.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Private payrolls expanded by 183,000 in January, topping expectations, ADP says

Though the headline ADP number topped expectations, the internals showed an unbalanced picture.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds

Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates evolving conditions.

Published: 2 weeks ago

The Fed could find itself in a policy Catch-22 if tariffs spike inflation and slow growth

Many economists expect the tariffs both to raise prices and shave the pace of gross domestic product.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Job openings decline sharply in December to 7.6 million, below forecast

Openings slid in December while hiring, voluntary quits and layoffs held steady, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.

Published: 2 weeks ago

China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10

China also announced an investigation into Alphabet's Google alleging the American technology giant had violated the country's anti-monopoly law.

Published: 2 weeks ago

In a switch, Trump approves of the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady

Trump praised the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged

Published: 2 weeks ago

As markets buckle up for Trump tariffs, these global sectors brace for a rough ride

U.S. President Donald Trump has jolted global markets with an earlier-than-expected and stringent implementation of tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico.

Published: 2 weeks ago