CNBC Daily Open: Israel-Hamas war will have a limited effect on markets
Major indexes rose despite the geopolitical upheaval in the Middle East. Analysts think markets have already digested the implications of the conflict.
London’s financial heart is sizing up a win for center-left Labour party at next year’s UK election
The U.K.’s main opposition Labour Party is seeking to woo London’s powerful financial center as it sets its sights on winning power at next year’s general election.
How often should you wash your jeans? The Levi’s CEO settles the debate
Levi Strauss CEO Charles Bergh explains whether you should really never wash your jeans, and how to keep them clean.
Samsung, SK Hynix get indefinite waivers to ship U.S. chip equipment to their China factories
Samsung and SK Hynix will be allowed to ship U.S. semiconductor manufacturing equipment to their China factories indefinitely without separate U.S. approvals.
Singapore’s digital economy – from e-commerce to social media – nearly doubled in five years
Singapore’s digital economy contributed about 17.3% of Singapore’s gross domestic product in 2022, higher than the 13% logged in 2017.
Country Garden says it may not be able to repay debt, warns of uncertainty around liquidity position
Chinese property giant Country Garden has not been able to meet its debt obligations and warned of uncertainty around its liquidity position.
Cocoa farmers face mounting challenges as El Nino rages on
El Nino is here to stay — and that’s bad news for cocoa crops which are highly sensitive to weather changes.
Japan leads gains in Asia as investors shake off pressures from Hamas attack
Japan and South Korea returned to trade for the first day since the Hamas attack on Israel.
Consumers starting to buckle for first time in a decade, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns
As the nation’s biggest retailers kick off key sales week, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns consumers are at a tipping point.
What Thailand’s new coalition government means for the cannabis market
Thailand is the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, allowing it to be grown and consumed freely but turning the weed market into a free-for-all.
