Princess of Wales apologizes for confusion after media retracts photo on manipulation concerns
Reuters, one of the agencies to withdraw the image, said part of Princess Charlotte’s cardigan sleeve showed evidence of editing.
British retailer Currys drops 10% after U.S. investment firm Elliott pulls out of takeover race
Elliott Investment Management said Monday it had decided not to make a takeover bid for British electrical retailer Currys after repeatedly being rejected.
China’s annual parliamentary meeting has ended. Here are the key takeaways
For the first time in decades, China’s premier did not host a press conference at the end of the annual parliamentary meeting, known as the “Two Sessions.”
CNBC Daily Open: Conflicting signals on U.S. jobs market
U.S. jobs growth continues to boom but there are also clear signs the labor market is cooling.
Gold prices could keep climbing — but analysts expect silver to steal the show before long
“Gold will shoot up first and then you will see silver take off rapidly. And silver always outperforms,” Wheaton Precious Metals’s CEO told CNBC.
Chinese regulators ask large banks to step up support for Vanke, sources say
Chinese regulators urged banks to finance China Vanke more and asked private debt holders to extend maturity during recent meetings, sources said.
Paris has hiked parking charges on SUVs. Now cities like London are taking note
Parisians have voted to hike parking fees on large SUVs — and it’s not the only European city to set its sights on heavier, more polluting cars
China’s housing minister says real estate developers must go bankrupt if necessary
China’s struggling property developers won’t be getting a major bailout, authorities indicated, warning that those who “harm the interests of the masses” will be punished.
China ambassador says Australia wine tariff review on track
Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian mentioned progress in China’s tariff review on Australian wine but didn’t confirm Australia’s claim of a resolution this month.
India inks ‘watershed’ $100 billion free trade deal with four non-EU nations
The agreement with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein is also expected to create 1 billion jobs in India.
