South Korea factory activity shrinks sharply as overseas demand weakens, PMI shows
South Korea’s factory activity contracted rapidly in September as overseas demand slows, a private survey showed Wednesday, indicating a slow economic recovery.
Hong Kong stocks rally over 6% in sixth straight day of gains
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday, following a poor start to the trading month on Wall Street.
Bitcoin tumbles back toward $60,000 as tensions in the Middle East rise
Bitcoin has had a shaky start to what is usually one of its strongest months, sliding back to $60,000.
South Korea inflation cools more than expected as rate cut talk grows
It was weaker than a median 1.9% increase tipped in a Reuters poll of economists and marked the weakest annual increase since February 2021.
Here’s how to position your fixed income portfolio for lower rates, according to strategists
The U.S. Federal Reserve made a big rate cut to kick off its first easing cycle in four years. CNBC Pro takes a look at what that means for fixed income.
Fund manager reveals his worst trade of the year — and the lessons he learned
The outperforming investor also shares how to maximize opportunity during market turbulence.
France’s Barnier announces targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit
Michel Barnier was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron nearly two months after a snap election delivered a hung parliament.
Dow ekes out narrow gain Wednesday as Middle East tensions weigh on markets: Live updates
The major averages ended Wednesday near the flatline as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on markets.
Crude oil rises more than 2% after Iran fires missiles at Israel
A direct conflict between Israel and Iran would raise the risk of oil supply disruptions, analysts say.
Where the charts indicate gold is headed next as it rallies on escalating geopolitical tensions
Todd Gordon sees an opportunity in miner Harmony Gold.
