U.S. Futures, Asian Markets Rise, But European Indexes Fall; Gold Hits New High

Stock futures rose across the board in the U.S. as the tech-led rally continued into the holiday-shortened trading week.

Gold Rockets to Record High on U.S. Rate-Cut Hopes, Haven Demand

The precious metal has risen around 68% this year and is on track for its biggest gain since the inflationary shock of 1979.

Ten-Year JGB Yield Hits 26-Year High After BOJ Rate Increase

Japanese government bond yields continued their ascent, with the 10-year yield hitting a 26-year high, on expectations for further rate increases by the Bank of Japan.

China Vanke's Brewing Crisis Suggests Limited Property Easing to Come

Many of China's other large developers have already defaulted, and a Vanke collapse would raise questions about how policymakers plan to address the real-estate slump as it drags on into a sixth year in 2026.

Fed's Hammack Is Inflation-Wary and Prefers Holding Rates Steady Into the Spring

The Cleveland Fed president, who will vote on rates in 2026, said she is taking November's cooler inflation reading "with a grain of salt."

Tariff Tensions Will Follow Investors Into the New Year. Here's Why.

This year may go into the books as one marked by trade volatility, but 2026 may not be as calm as some investors hope.

The Private-Credit Party Turns Ugly for Individual Investors

Funds called BDCs that make corporate loans have had a rough 2025, just as the private-credit industry looks to "democratize" their offerings.

The Fight Over the Next Fed Chair Is Spilling Out Across D.C. and Wall Street

Industry titans and Trump allies are weighing in during the final days of a sharp-elbowed campaign to succeed Jerome Powell.

Companies Are Running Out of Ways to Keep Tariffs From Raising Prices

Some executives have said they are testing consumers' willingness to pay higher prices.

Don't give up on a 'Santa Claus rally' just yet - even after a rough December start for stocks

Investors may still get the "Santa Claus rally" they had hoped for, even though stocks have struggled to gain momentum so far in December.

U.S. Coast Guard Chasing Another Tanker Involved in Shipping Venezuela Oil