U.S. inflation data suggests price pressures have peaked, giving financial markets hope that the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hikes will soon pause.

The stronger-than-expected retail sales data may heighten the risk of a downturn if it's met by even more punishing interest rates.

Price pressures are still torrid, despite slight cooling vs. March numbers.

Inflation and Russia's war on Ukraine lead to fears around the world of weakening growth or even recession.

Former Indian central bank governor worries that a Fed-issued cryptocurrency might undermine the monetary sovereignty of poorer nations.

The company is looking to buy back $7 billion of bonds, as part of a large-scale push to reduce its debt burden.

The telecom giant, which has recently been the poster child for debt-fueled acquisitions, is making a big push to cut debt in $43 billion deleveraging push.

The company's largest-ever bond sale comes amid record earnings in the last quarter, a strong current-period sales forecast, and cash reserves near an all-time high.