Record thunderstorm losses and deadly earthquakes cost $250 billion in damages in 2023, report says
Destructive thunderstorms and devastating earthquakes last year cost the world around $250 billion in damages, according to a new report from Munich Re.
European markets turn lower, extending negative start to 2024
European markets opened higher Tuesday, rebounding after a gloomy start to the new trading year.
CNBC Daily Open: Boeing tumbles on Max crisis
Boeing’s 737 Max 9 planes are under sharp scrutiny with the FAA ordering the fleet to be grounded, affecting around 171 aircraft worldwide.
Things about Asia’s markets you might not have known
HSBC Global Research recently revealed lesser known facts about Asian stock markets in 2023, and CNBC picked out three.
Malaysia’s Capital A paves way for merger of AirAsia’s operations globally
Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad intends to sell its aviation business to long-haul unit AirAsia X Bhd, with a goal of consolidating its operations under one brand.
Airbus nearing significant widebody order from Delta, Reuters sources say
Airbus is nearing an order from Delta Air Lines for dozens of wide-body jets including extra A350-1000 aircraft, industry sources told Reuters.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 33-year high as Asia markets rebound
December inflation for Japan’s capital city of Tokyo — a leading indicator for nationwide inflation — fell, while Aussie sales data came in stronger than expected.
Samsung warns fourth-quarter profit could plunge 35%, misses expectations
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it expects to post a 35% drop in operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2023.
CNBC Daily Open: Turbulent times for Boeing
The more recent incident involving Boeing’s 737 Max 9 planes has already been faced with scrutiny as the FAA ordered a grounding of the planes, affecting around 171 aircraft worldwide.
A new train pass is launching in Japan this winter — but travelers will have to act fast
Japan’s Rail Pass isn’t the money saver it used to be. But the Kyun Pass may save money for travelers headed to winter hot spots like Nagano.
