Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is finally here — but there’s a defense spending catch, says Goldman Sachs
Germany’s defense spending is set to surge this year, but the country may not execute on its “ambitious” budget target, Goldman’s analyst said.
‘A matter of national survival’: European governments on how they’re accelerating digital sovereignty as geopolitical tensions ramp up
The region’s reliance on U.S. systems has come under scrutiny as its relationship with the Donald Trump administration has become strained.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Businesses scramble to reach China’s growing experiences economy
From a new theme park to business partnerships, companies are trying new ways to reach China’s consumer ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Nvidia is partnering with major Indian VC firms in search for the country’s next AI start-ups
Nvidia is expanding its partnerships in India, including with venture capital firms, as it bets on the country’s AI ecosystem that has drawn massive Big Tech investments.
IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, avoid reducing sales tax
The recommendation came as dovish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win heightens market attention to whether she will push back against further rate hikes.
Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China soar
Value of exports to China, Japan’s largest trading partner, jumped 32%, after rising 5.6% in December.
Stock futures are little changed as traders await Fed meeting minutes: Live updates
The major averages posted slim gains on Tuesday, kicking off a holiday-shortened week.
‘Dismal’ China exports add to freight trade slump for nation’s biggest port
Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s biggest trade hub, has seen a decline in import and export container volume during what is usually a busy shipping time.
Meta expands Nvidia deal to use millions of AI chips in data center build-out, including standalone CPUs
Meta expands partnership with Nvidia in a deal likely worth tens of billions, for deploying millions of GPUs and new standalone CPUs in AI data centers
Oil prices fall as Iran sees progress in nuclear talks with U.S.
Iran and the U.S. reached a “general agreement” on Tuesday on guiding principles during talks in Geneva, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said
