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Stock futures slide as Trump's DOJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell: Live updates
Traders are preparing for the kickoff of earnings season, with major Wall Street banks set to report results in the days ahead.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
CNBC Daily Open: Trump has Iran in his sights — watch for oil prices amid potential escalation
White House officials have shown Trump plans on how he can carry through with his threat to intervene in Iran, according to media reports.
Fed Chair Powell says he's under criminal investigation, won't bow to Trump intimidation
President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president wants.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/fed-jerome-powell-criminal-probe-nyt.html
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains on U.S. jobs data
Investors will be keeping an eye on oil prices as protests continue in Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly is weighing options to intervene.
Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports
Iran has said it will retaliate if the U.S. intervenes amid political unrest in the Middle East country.
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Cuba should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/trump-says-no-more-venezuelan-oil-or-money-to-go-to-cuba.html
Op-ed: Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' and China are headed for Latin American clash
Concerns that President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' will lead China to attack Taiwan miss the mark. China has its own designs on Latin America.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/trump-venezuela-greenland-donroe-doctrine-china.html
How the AI data center bubble story is playing out inside one booming energy stock
Can Bloom Energy's high-flying stock, fueled by generating onsite power for AI data centers, steer clear of bubble risks?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/bloom-energy-ai-data-center-power-stock-bubble.html
Iran vows to strike back if U.S. attacks
Tehran on Sunday threatened to retaliate against Israel and U.S. bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/iran-vows-to-strike-back-if-us-attacks.html
Iranian authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
The exiled son of Iran's last shah, who has emerged as a prominent voice in the fragmented opposition, made his strongest call yet for the protests to broaden.
FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites
The FCC said Elon Musk's SpaceX can now operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total to 15,000 satellites worldwide.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/10/fcc-approves-spacex-plan-to-deploy-7500-starlink-satellites.html
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Elon Musk's Grok over sexualized images
The move comes after governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned and some have opened inquiries into sexualized content on the app.
Wall Street's start to 2026 is going exactly according to plan. Are investors too confident?
Not only is the S&P 500 up 1.7% but the tape has broadened just as nearly every investor has been demanding, with the equal-weighted S&P ahead by almost twice as much.
War, booze and mopeds: Travel insurance coverage gaps that may surprise you
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela exposed unusual scenarios in which travelers may not be covered by their insurance policy.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/10/travel-insurance-coverage-gaps.html
New Trump warning as Iran cuts internet with protests across country
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran's leaders on Friday as videos showed anti-government protests raging across the country.
Gen Z just isn’t seen as ‘work-ready’ – here’s why a million young brits are unemployed
"You've got a lot of young people who missed out on years of in person education, work experience, work readiness," a charity impact chief told CNBC Make It.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/10/gen-z-isnt-work-ready-million-young-brits-out-of-work.html
Trump says oil companies will spend $100 billion in Venezuela with U.S. government protection
The oil industry has been mostly silent on Venezuela as the security situation and stability of the government in Caracas is far from clear.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/trump-venezuela-oil-executives-white-house-meeting.html
Intel stock jumps 10% after CEO meets with Trump as U.S. stake doubles value
President Donald Trump praised Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following their meeting and the boost to U.S. chip manufacturing.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/intel-stock-lip-bu-tan-trump.html
Amazon Pharmacy starts offering Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss pill
Eligible customers with insurance can pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply of the drug, while cash-paying options start at $149 a month, Amazon said.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years after Trump's latest push on housing affordability
President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/heres-whats-happening-now-with-mortgage-rates-.html
Europe’s banks have had a stellar year. Now they face one big question in 2026
Investment strategists say European banks continue to be a strong diversification play for 2026.
Kremlin says peace prospects not improved by Europe, Ukraine changes to U.S. proposals
European and Ukrainian negotiators have been discussing changes to a U.S. set of proposals for an agreement to end the nearly four-year-old war.
Epstein files: Trump, Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, others in newly released photos
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/epstein-files-trump-clinton-gates-photos.html
Ray Dalio says Middle East is becoming a 'Silicon Valley of capitalists’
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have this year launched multibillion-dollar initiatives to build cloud, data centers and other AI infrastructure.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/ray-dalio-middle-east-silicon-valley-ai-bubble.html
A little-known startup just used AI to make a moon dust battery for Blue Origin
Istari CEO Will Roper was assistant secretary of the Air Force under President Donald Trump's first term and worked with Space Force.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/istari-digital-ai-blue-origins-moon-dust-battery.html
Meta wins FTC antitrust trial that focused on WhatsApp, Instagram
Meta has won its case against the Federal Trade Commission, seven months after the trial began.
Microsoft unveils tool to help companies control, track AI agents
Microsoft has helped companies build AI agents that can do specific kinds of work. Now it has a way to spot and stop risky agents.
Watch the full interview with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown on steering success
CNBC’s Tania Bryer spoke to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown ahead of the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix about the release of his new book, “Seven Tenths Of A Second”, bringing McLaren back from the brink and whether the team can add to their consecutive Constructors’ World Championships success with a 2025 Driver’s Championship.
Rocket Lab rises 3% on record third-quarter revenue, launch backlog
Rocket Lab said its has 49 rocket launches on contract and 17 of those deals were signed during the third quarter.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/rocket-lab-rklb-earnings-q3-2025.html
Barclays announces surprise $670 million share buyback
The British lender reported its third quarter earnings on Wednesday.
The war is over, Trump says, on a historic day for the Middle East
Trump arrived in Tel Aviv earlier Monday to mark the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas after more than two years in captivity.
Top Hollywood agencies slam OpenAI's Sora as 'exploitation' and a risk to clients
CAA, which represents artists including Doja Cat, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks, said OpenAI was "dismissing creators' rights."
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/caa-open-ai-sora-copyright-talent-agency.html
Trump claims ‘sabotage’ at UN from escalator, teleprompter and mic
Trump noted that The Times, a British newspaper, reported that U.N. employees "joked about turning off an escalator" before his appearance there.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/24/trump-sabotage-un-escalator-teleprompter-mic.html
Swiss central bank says tariffs are a 'major challenge' as deal with U.S. remains elusive
Switzerland's central bank revised economic growth downward for 2026, saying U.S. tariffs present a "major challenge" for its economy.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. tech shares pull back amid growing AI bubble worries
On days like these, it looks like being a trader of individual stocks has its advantages over investing in exchange-traded funds.
European stocks poised for mixed open ahead of U.S. jobs data
Shares listed in Europe look set for a muted open on Thursday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/european-stocks-poised-for-mixed-open-ahead-of-us-jobs-data.html
Alibaba shares rise over 6% after CEO unveils plans to boost AI spending
Alibaba shares surged to their highest point since 2021 after it announced plans to boost spending on artificial intelligence and unveiled new AI products.
Singapore core inflation rate comes in softer than expected, hits fresh four-year lows
Headline inflation in Singapore came in at 0.5%, down from the 0.6% in July.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/23/singapore-core-inflation-rate-august-mti-mas.html
Apple's stock turns positive for the year after iPhone 17 launch
Apple's stock has turned green for the year after the company released new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models on Friday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/apples-stock-turns-positive-for-year-after-iphone-17-launch-.html
'We need the smartest people': Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs react to Trump's H-1B visa fee
"We want all the brightest minds to come to the U.S. and remember immigration is the foundation of the American Dream," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Monday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/nvidia-openai-ceos-huang-altman-trump-h1b-visas.html
iPhone 17 goes on sale globally as Apple faces China rivals and AI doubts
People around the world flocked to Apple stores on Friday morning to pick up the new generation of iPhones.
Germany was billed as Europe's growth driver. Now economists are saying: Not so fast
Germany was a hub of excitement earlier this year amid high hopes of an economic rebound — domestically, and across Europe.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT to hit 700 million weekly users, up 4x from last year
The milestone follows a $8.3 billion raise from top investors, including Dragoneer Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/04/openai-chatgpt-700-million-users.html
With an exodus of millionaires, businesses and workers, has London lost its spark?
London has taken some knocks recently, but is it on downward trajectory, or just experiencing some bumps in the road?
Dow futures drop over 250 points after Trump slaps 30% tariff on Mexico and the EU: Live updates
The stock market is coming off a losing week, though the major averages are still near record highs.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/13/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Coffee at 30 cents is the latest gimmick in China’s billion-dollar ‘instant commerce’ price war
China's 'instant commerce' sector is experiencing a cut-throat price war with companies launching massive subsidy programs and other promotions.
U.S. isn't at war with Iran, 'we're at war with Iran's nuclear program,' Vance says
Vice President JD Vance's remarks come after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's "nuclear ambitions have been obliterated" following Saturday's strikes.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/22/vance-us-is-at-war-with-irans-nuclear-program.html
Gavin Newsom locks horns with Trump in a politically defining moment
Newsom's 2028 presidential aspirations hang in the balance as the eyes of the nation are on California's clash with immigration authorities.
U.S. retailers scramble to secure China-made Christmas merchandise as tariff uncertainty persists
As Chinese factories and their U.S. buyers try to navigate tariff uncertainty, there's a concern about whether products will arrive in time for Christmas.
Trump signs order to boost deep-sea mining, seeking to break China's critical minerals dominance
The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules.
Pony.ai teams up with Tencent for robotaxi services on WeChat, other apps
Pony.ai has announced an agreement with Tencent Cloud to develop autonomous driving and deploy robotaxi services on Tencent applications like WeChat.
China pledges to ramp up targeted support for businesses as U.S. trade war hits
China plans to help struggling businesses with targeted measures in the face of "increased external shocks," according to a readout of a high-level meeting.
From unicorns to brick-and-mortar: VCs in Southeast Asia get cold feet as they switch bets
Amid a major downturn, venture capitalists in Southeast Asia are investing more in offline businesses that can show profitability and strong cash flow.
European markets set to open higher as Wall Street notches three-day win streak
European stocks are set to open higher on Friday as investors take company earnings reports in their stride.
Emerging markets are betting on a post-tariffs winner — and it’s not China or the U.S.
"The acceleration of South-South trade, I think, will take a new dynamism because of the new trade policy of the U.S.," the UN's Rebeca Grynspan told CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/25/emerging-markets-are-betting-on-the-post-tariffs-winner.html
South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data to China and the U.S. without consent
South Korea's data protection authority has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring the personal information of users without permission.
CNBC Daily Open: Tech takes centerstage, but trade tensions loom large
While tech appears to be at the forefront of investors' mind for now, tariffs and trade tensions still lurk in the shadows.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street gains as investors assess trade climate
Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly climb Friday after Wall Street saw its third straight day of gains as tech stocks rallied.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/25/asia-pacific-markets-live-tokyo-cpi-gold-us-china.html
The trade war's wave of retail shortages will hit U.S. consumers in stages. Here's when
Major retailers are warning about empty shelves as a result of President Trump's tariffs on China and wider trade war. How concerned should consumers be?
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/unsustainable-china-trade-war-retail-shortage-warnings.html
South Korea, U.S. aim for package deal before tariff pause ends in July, Seoul says
South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a package of deals aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on reciprocal tariffs are lifted in July, Seoul's delegation said after the first round of trade talks in Washington.