Treasury yields resume climb as traders monitor inflation risks
Borrowing costs edged higher Thursday as investors eye ongoing inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy.
CNBC World - 2026-05-21 07:06:14Japan’s megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount
Japan's largest lenders may face some challenges to keep profit levels at record highs, amid higher credit costs and current geopolitical risks
CNBC Finance - 2026-05-21 06:35:46
Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
BBC Business - 2026-05-21 06:04:48Three key takeaways from Putin's Beijing trip — and what they reveal about China-Russia ties
Putin left Beijing with declarations of enduring friendship with China and a stack of bilateral agreements — but without the energy breakthrough Moscow desperately sought.
CNBC World - 2026-05-21 05:34:36
The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
BBC Business - 2026-05-21 05:32:06European markets to open flat as oil prices fall below $100
European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest macroeconomic and geopolitical news.
CNBC World - 2026-05-21 05:07:01
Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
BBC Business - 2026-05-21 05:00:04AI frenzy sees these European stocks gain over 100% this year in blockbuster rally
Europe has long lagged behind the U.S. and China in AI, but these stocks are riding the wave of investor interest.
CNBC World - 2026-05-21 05:00:01From SALOs to SMIDs: How investors are trading the UK as political turmoil rattles British markets
British assets have been volatile in recent weeks, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership under pressure.
CNBC World - 2026-05-21 05:00:01