CNBC Daily Open: Stocks yield to bond market pressure
Market commentators are concerned that equity markets may struggle to ride out the bond market storm with yields at current levels.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 05:57:06Stocks under pressure as correction fears grow and record rally defies geopolitical turmoil
"'The pendulum could swing backwards," analysts said on Tuesday amid mounting warnings that equities could soon change course.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 05:33:30CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: From Manchester to Westminster? Britain’s potential next PM comes under scrutiny
As Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham looks to replace U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, his record in office is receiving attention.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 05:30:01China confirms order for 200 Boeing planes, calls aviation key area for U.S. cooperation
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, its first major order in nearly a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said last week.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 05:22:20
TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money
Ruth Dodsworth's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.
BBC Business - 2026-05-20 05:13:32European stocks to open lower: UK inflation and elevated bond yields in focus
European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 05:12:33Why fashion is doubling down on sustainability even as value-seeking shoppers ignore the pitch
A strange paradox has taken hold of the global fashion industry.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 05:05:34
Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail
In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.
BBC Business - 2026-05-20 05:00:59
China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit
The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.
BBC Business - 2026-05-20 04:59:40As Putin-Xi meet, Iran war energy disruption puts long-stalled Russian gas pipeline back on agenda
Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 04:27:08