Hugh Leask

Articles by Hugh Leask

Dollar risks are mounting. Here’s what could weaken the greenback - CNBC

Business August 20, 2026

Growing fiscal risks, softer economic data and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy could intensify pressure on the U.S. dollar, despite recent strength, according to currency strategists. HigherοΏ½...

'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s β€˜fear gauge’ hits 2026 low β€” here's why it's unlikely to last - CNBC

Business August 18, 2026

Wall Street's so-called "fear gauge" has fallen to its lowest level of 2026 so far, reflecting relative market tranquility in a year marked by geopolitical turbulence but the calm appears unlikely toοΏ½...

Treasury yields rise as investors await latest producer price inflation data - CNBC

Business July 16, 2026

Treasury yields edged higher on Wednesday ahead of the latest producer price inflation print for June, due later in the session, as investors look for further insight on the U.S. economic picture aftοΏ½...

From supply shock to oil glut: IEA flags scale of demand destruction caused by Iran war - CNBC

Business June 18, 2026

The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next yeaοΏ½...

Invesco backs this fixed income play, as investors hunt non-U.S. safe havens - CNBC

Business January 10, 2026

Forget Gen Z and Millennials β€” the over-50s β€˜Silver Spenders’ are powering investment opportunities, including these stocks - CNBC

Business December 29, 2025

The growing wealth and enhanced spending power of the over-50s is poised to accelerate a range of investment opportunities across multiple sectors in the U.K., according to investors. Market pros saοΏ½...

10-year Treasury yield lower as investors mull rates path following strong GDP data - CNBC

Business December 25, 2025

U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly lower on Wednesday as investors positioned for a shortened trading day ahead of the holidays. The 10-year Treasury yield the benchmark for U.S. government borrowοΏ½...