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Explainer: how exchange rates are determined
Currency values reflect a tug-of-war between trade, investment and policy expectations. Here are the main forces at work.
Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined CNBC for an interview on Oct. 28, 2026.
The UK cuts energy bills, taxes banks and boosts defense in high-stakes budget
The U.K. budget cuts household energy costs, raises taxes on banks and directs billions toward defense, Ukraine and artificial intelligence
Research brief: what productivity statistics measure
Productivity is the main source of long-run growth in living standards, yet it is notoriously hard to measure.
What gross domestic product does and does not capture
GDP is the most quoted number in economics. Understanding how it is built explains why it can mislead as well as inform.
World Bank's Banga: Availability of capital 'not really an issue' as AI demand drives up borrowing costs
World Bank President Ajay Banga came on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Oct. 27, 2026.
Fed rate hikes are coming, but not this week: CNBC survey
The CNBC Fed Survey shows that 93% of respondent expect a pause at the Federal Reserve meeting taking place this week.
How global trade imbalances arise
A country’s trade surplus or deficit is the mirror image of decisions about saving and investment at home.
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Recessions: how they are defined and dated
Popular shorthand defines a recession as two consecutive quarters of falling output. Official dating bodies use a broader test.
Emerging markets and the global financial cycle
Conditions in major financial centres often shape borrowing costs and capital flows in developing economies.
Analysis: Why a $2 trillion deficit and 5% Treasury yields are becoming America's biggest economic challenge
Treasury yields above 5% are raising borrowing costs for households and the federal government, highlighting the challenge of financing $2 trillion deficits.