Israel’s central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms
Israel’s central bank governor hopes a swift resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can ease a growth shock.
Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade
The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.
Nvidia rival tells CNBC it’s seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms
Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.
U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi
U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.
Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal
Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.
CNBC Daily Open: A ceasefire, but no Strait talk
A 10-day truce between Isreal and Lebanon takes negotiators another step closer to a broader Middle East peace agreement.
European stocks soar after Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open; travel stocks gain 5%
European stocks rebounded sharply on Friday afternoon Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial shipping.
IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on Thursday each said they had resumed dealings with Venezuela, which had been paused since 2019.
CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally
Markets march on to new records as the warring sides in the Middle East come seem to move toward peace.
U.S. oil price plunges below $84 as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
Oil prices tumbled more than 11% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.
