France’s National Assembly unanimously rejected the government’s proposed 2027 budget on Wednesday, deepening the country’s political and financial uncertainty.

U.S. midterm elections have historically been followed by strong stock market performance, regardless of which party gains political ground.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires, setting off a race to lead the central bank.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting, but investors will be watching closely for signals that more hikes could be on the way.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has fallen to its lowest level across both of his terms, according to CNBC’s latest All-America Economic Survey.

The AI-driven rebound on Wall Street is losing momentum, with technology stocks under pressure across Asia and Europe as investors reassess the risks surrounding the sector’s rapid expansion.

U.S. crude oil prices moved higher on Thursday as traders weighed the risk of further supply disruptions in the Middle East.

The International Monetary Fund is warning that government bond markets face a growing risk of a sharp, disorderly surge in yields as mounting public debt, renewed inflation pressures and rising borrowing by artificial intelligence companies strain investor demand.

Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates again before the end of the year as inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% target, according to minutes from the September meeting.

Diesel prices could remain elevated well into 2027 as refineries struggle to keep pace with recovering fuel demand and rebuild depleted inventories.