Economy

Futures down on Middle East worries as earnings get into full swing

M&T Bank beats profit estimates as higher rates boost interest income

Hedge funds short food, beverage and tobacco stocks amid soaring bond yields -Goldman Sachs

More Chinese companies vow share buybacks as market sags further

South Africa’s fiscal stability questioned amid $1 billion World Bank loan

Fed President Harker advocates for steady interest rates amid economic resilience

Brazil central bank director cites consensus on 50 bp rate cut pace going forward

Analysis-Debt squeeze leaves sub-Saharan Africa’s governments in fiscal bind

Walmart staffed up for holidays; US retailers cautious about economy

EU urges reforms, single market in Western Balkans to boost membership bids