Unpaid medical bills would be banned from being included on Americans’ credit reports under a new rule the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it had finalized on Tuesday, the latest step in a last-minute dash by the agency to wrap up its agenda before the final whistle blows on the Biden administration. The regulation […]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 6, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know,

Key Takeaways After surging around Christmas to six-month highs, mortgage rates have been hovering a bit lower since the holiday. Rates on new 30-year fixed-rate loans are down a mild 4 basis points from the previous week, averaging 6.95% on Friday. 15-year loans saw their Friday-to-Friday rate drop a bolder 12 basis points, now averaging

By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Nippon Steel is poised to expand its operations in the U.S. and India as it hunts for growth and protection from cheap Chinese exports after its bid for U.S. Steel was blocked by the White House, analysts say. Japan’s top steelmaker, battling declining domestic demand, made

HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, three sources familiar with the matter said, as authorities sought to calm markets heading into a tricky period for the world’s second-largest economy. At least four large mutual funds received calls from

DLocal is one of Latin America’s most prominent payment players. It specializes in cross-border payments for emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and its home country, Uruguay. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — Uruguayan payments firm dLocal has secured a U.K. payment institution license, adding to the company’s growing portfolio of

Capital One’s flagship lounge, the Capital One Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), sets a new gold standard for airport lounge experiences with first-rate food and amenities. It also gives visitors the option to take food to-go, unlike most other lounges. Add in standout amenities like showers, Peloton bikes and dedicated nursing rooms,

The latest listing reforms proposed by Hong Kong’s bourse operator would help the city attract more initial public offerings (IPOs) and improve its chances of regaining bragging rights as the world’s top venue for new share offerings, according to industry players. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is seeking public feedback until March 19 on

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 0.6% on Monday, Jan. 6, led by a surge in semiconductor stocks as the first full week of the new year began. Teradyne shares pushed higher as Northland Securities analysts highlighted upside potential for the company’s electronic testing equipment. Shares of Palantir Technologies, the S&P 500’s top-performing stock in

The 4.75 million members of Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) enjoyed a 13 per cent increase in their pension assets in 2024 thanks to the best investment returns in four years. The MPF earned a combined HK$102.4 billion (US$13 billion) last year, equivalent to HK$21,500 for each member, according to data from MPF Ratings,