From Sam Altman to Emmanuel Macron: Who’s going to Davos 2024?
China’s second-in-command Li Qiang and the French president will both give special addresses.
China says the U.S. has ‘weaponized’ chip export controls
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday the U.S. is weaponizing export controls and using them as a tool.
Europe’s biggest economy hit by travel disruption in what ‘looks increasingly like a general strike’
A three-day nationwide strike called by train drivers from Wednesday to Friday evening has added to travel disruption in Europe’s biggest economy.
Turkish lira hits fresh record low against the U.S. dollar
The beleaguered lira has fallen some 37% against the U.S. benchmark over the past year.
Swedish defense officials criticized after warning public to prepare for war; Kyiv rejects idea of cease-fire
Top Swedish defense officials have been accused of alarmism after they warned the public that it should be prepared for war.
CNBC Daily Open: The long-awaited bitcoin stamp of approval
Bitcoin just received its biggest stamp of approval, giving crypto bros their most powerful bragging rights yet.
Post Office scandal: TV show reignites anger over ‘most widespread miscarriage of justice’ in UK history
A hit TV series has reignited public outrage over a scandal dubbed the “most widespread miscarriage of justice” in British history.
S&P 500 closes little changed Thursday after hotter-than-anticipated inflation report: Live updates
Stocks ended Thursday near the flat line after a fresh round of inflation data reflected an uptick in consumer prices for December.
The most powerful passport in the world? Six countries tie for top spot
Six countries have earned the title of the most powerful passports in 2024, which grants holders entry into 194 destinations out of 227 — without a visa.
China’s EV stocks start 2024 in reverse gear as price wars pressure profitability
Continuing price war and intensifying competition in the market have put profitability under pressure for China’s EV makers.
