Explore

Wall Street bonuses seen flat to slightly positive in 2026 as Iran war and private credit turmoil hurt

Wall Street bonuses seen flat to slightly positive in 2026 as Iran war and private credit turmoil hurt

By Saeed Azhar NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Wall Street bonuses are likely to be flat to slightly positive in 2026, as geopolitical tensions due to the Iran war and the private credit turmoil could slow the economy and incentives, compensation consultancy Johnson Associates said.

U.S. Job Openings Steady in March as Hiring Improves

U.S. Job Openings Steady in March as Hiring Improves

U.S. Job Openings Steady in March as Hiring Improves

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Oil Prices Ease and Corporate Profits Exceed Expectations

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Oil Prices Ease and Corporate Profits Exceed Expectations

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Oil Prices Ease and Corporate Profits Exceed Expectations

Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit their highest level in more than three years in April, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Wednesday.

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

The U.S. stock market is rising toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Wall Street Banks Regain Top Pay Status as Private Equity Falters

Wall Street Banks Regain Top Pay Status as Private Equity Falters

Wall Street Banks Regain Top Pay Status as Private Equity Falters

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push world shares higher, as Brent crude holds above $100

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push world shares higher, as Brent crude holds above $100

World shares have advanced, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 up nearly 6%

Federal Reserve Considers Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Considers Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Considers Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns

Australia central bank hikes rates for third time this year in battle with inflation

Australia central bank hikes rates for third time this year in battle with inflation

By Stella Qiu and Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that inflation would remain sticky as the conflict in the Middle East unleashed a global oil shock.

Wall Street Indexes Decline Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

Wall Street Indexes Decline Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

Wall Street Indexes Decline Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

Wall Street flirts with records after oil prices give back some of Monday's spurt

Wall Street flirts with records after oil prices give back some of Monday's spurt

The U.S. stock market is ticking toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Wall Street retreats, oil prices jump on conflicting reports of a strike on US Navy vessel near Iran

Wall Street retreats, oil prices jump on conflicting reports of a strike on US Navy vessel near Iran

Wall Street crept toward losses and oil prices jumped on reports that Iran struck a U.S. Navy vessel outside of the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. military has since denied