'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers

Higher-for-longer interest rates were once heralded as an attractive yield driver for private credit investors, but industry professionals say tighter monetary policy is becoming the sector's next major stress point. Global central banks are grappling with renewed inflation pressures, following th

AI agents could change how software companies get paid, Sierra co-founder says

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China exports in June rise at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 09: Aerial view of new energy vehicles waiting for shipment at Longtan Port Area of Nanjing Port on July 9, 2026 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province of China. Yang Suping | Visual China Group | Getty Images China's trade growth accelerated far more than expected in June, as boomin

Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight

Drone view of oil tanker HELGA berthed at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra as it prepares to load crude oil, becoming the second vessel to arrive since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, April 24, 2026. Mohammed Aty | Reuters President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 20%

U.S. targets Iranian military assets in another round of strikes as Tehran hits Gulf states

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. AFPTV | Getty Images The U.S. has completed its strikes against Iranian military targets for a third consecutive n

Oil extends gains as Mideast tensions and Hormuz toll prospects raise supply worries

APA Corporation's Beryl Alpha oil platform in the North Sea. Courtesy: APA Corporation Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns over potential disruptions

'Listing is a must': Chinese humanoid startups are rushing to launch IPOs

In this article NIO NIO XPEV XPEV LI LI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Humanoid robot startup LimX Dynamics shows off its products at its Shenzhen, China, office on July 3, 2026. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC BEIJING — Humanoid startup LimX Dynamics is getting ready to go public, just

Singapore's economy expands 5.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations

Commercial buildings illuminated at dusk in Singapore, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% in the second quarter, topping market expectations, on the back of strong growth in the manu

Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here's what CNBC TV's producers were watching on Monday and what's on the radar for Tuesday's session. The banks start report

Japan’s bond market is back in play after decades in the wilderness

In this article JP10Y Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Japanese 10,000-yen banknote arranged in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japanese government bond yields have been hitting multi-decade highs, with benchmark 10-year reaching

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Betting on Shenzhen over Silicon Valley

In this article 2354-TW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong province Friday, Aug. 08, 2025. Feature China | Future Publishing | Getty Images Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the

Jim Cramer says tech remains the market's best place to find big winners despite recent struggles

In this article SKHY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now VIDEO2:1502:15 Boring stocks win when oil goes higher because of Iran war, says Jim Cramer Mad Money with Jim Cramer CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday that tech stocks remain the market's best hunting ground for in

Stock futures slip as Middle East tensions escalate; traders await earnings and inflation data: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures slipped early Tuesday, following a losing session in which traders tried to weather increasing tensions between Iran and the U.S. Wall Street also awai

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Trump to claim declassified intel reveals 2020 election interference: MS NOW

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Reuters President Donald Trump plans to claim in a Thursday night speech that newly declassified intelligence reports reveal a foreign nation's p

Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico

In this article CMG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chipotle restaurant sign on exterior of a building under clear blue sky, Pleasant Hill, California, April 16, 2026. Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Fast casual chain Chipotle is set to open its first r

Inflation reports expected to show improvement with a caveat; Warsh heads to Capitol Hill

Tumbling oil prices in June are likely to provide some welcome good news for inflation, though it likely won't move the needle much for Federal Reserve policymakers. Economists widely expect that the consumer price index , a broad measure of the costs for goods and services across the U.S. economy,

A streaming stock risks diving below its key support level this week. Here's what else Jay Woods is watching

Wall Street is focused on Netflix as the streaming platform prepares to release its second-quarter financial results post-market Thursday at the start of earnings season. It's an event that could drive the "beaten down" stock to its lowest price in nearly two years, according to NYSE insider Jay Woo

A toxic stew drags stocks lower as we look at what can get the AI trade back on track

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks moved sharply lower on Monday , with weakness across most sectors. Technology and AI-related stocks were the hardest-hit

Protect your portfolio from volatility with these high-dividend stocks, Jefferies says

Investors seeking shelter from the rocky market may want to consider stocks with high yields and low volatility, according to Jefferies. The three major indexes are higher for the year, but the ride has been anything but smooth. Concerns about the Iran war, oil prices and inflation have weighed on i

UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money

watch now VIDEO4:0204:02 Nordic American Tankers CEO: We are not sending any tankers back through the Strait of Hormuz Squawk on the Street The International Maritime Organization, a United Nations agency, said Monday that it opposes transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald

Trump administration urges banks to scrutinize lending to immigrants without work authorization

A pedestrian passes the seal of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency displayed outside the organization's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2019. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Trump administration on Monday issued guidance that experts say could reduce banks' l

A July rate hike from the Fed? The odds are rising

In this article @CL.1 Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Renovation work continues on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, the main offices of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on December 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images

Wells Fargo bounces off 52-week lows. What it must do to get out of the penalty box

Wells Fargo has one job to do to sustain its struggling stock's recent bounce. It's not complicated. The stakes are high going into earnings on Tuesday morning, following two consecutive lackluster quarters . Wells Fargo's path back into our good graces is simple: It needs a clean beat across key me

Brazilian ETF shows constructive chart action, giving a bullish outlook for the third quarter, Katie Stockton says

Brazil's stock market stands out as a tactical trading opportunity in a world where commodity prices are stabilizing. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) has a constructive technical setup that suggests its recent corrective phase is maturing. And while the rebound in crude oil prices is a potential t