Kuwait air defenses activated against ‘missile and drone threats’; U.S. carries out new strikes in Iran
This comes as tensions in the Middle East escalated once again, with the U.S. military carrying out new strikes overnight in Iran.
South Korea holds rates, reveals hawkish split within board
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, even as a slumping won and inflation pressure policymakers in the coming months.
Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed’s Goolsbee tells CNBC
While oil prices have recently fallen on news that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could come, prices are still significantly higher than before the war.
South Korean stocks at risk of `swift downside reversal’ as SK Hynix, Samsung dominate: BTIG
South Korea’s Kospi is at risk of a big drop as it’s overly reliant on on Samsung and SK Hynix, according to BTIG
CNBC Daily Open: Oil falls on Iran peace hopes — then U.S. launches airstrikes
Global markets rally as investors continue to price in Middle East de-escalation.
Nio shares jump 10% after releasing first flagship EV in more than two years
Chinese electric car company Nio has launched two lower-priced brands in the last two years to broaden its customer base in a sluggish Chinese consumer market.
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
The complaint from the Southern District of New York comes just over a month after another insider trading case on Polymarket.
Fed’s Kashkari tells CNBC that inflation fight takes priority as labor market is ‘in decent shape’
The Minneapolis Fed President warned that persistently high inflation risks becoming embedded in consumer expectations, potentially forcing tougher policy action later.
Oil prices turn lower as U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension awaits Trump approval
Oil prices pulled back Thursday, erasing earlier gains, on a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire.
Middle East tensions rattle Asia markets after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran
Asia-Pacific markets fell Thursday while oil prices surged after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict.
