European stocks close higher amid growing optimism for U.S.-Iran peace deal
European stocks soared on Wednesday as traders responded to reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to an agreement that will bring an end to the war.
Novo Nordisk CEO: Aim is to expand weight-loss market in U.S.
Charlotte Reed speaks with Mike Doustdar, CEO of Novo Nordisk, after the Danish comapny hiked its 2026 full-year guidance on the back of increased expectations for GLP-1 product sales.
CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: It’s not the 1970s, but the oil shock is still biting hard
In theory, the U.K. should be less exposed to the impact of higher energy prices than some peers. In practice, the price surge is having a dire impact.
Wegovy pill sales smash forecasts, sending Novo Nordisk stock higher
Novo Nordisk raised its outlook for 2026 after a strong performance from its newly launched Wegovy pill.
Private credit’s $2 trillion boom raises global stability fears, watchdog warns
The Financial Stability Board wants regulators to tighten up their supervision of private credit amid fears of growing stress in the sector.
Lufthansa faces nearly $2 billion in extra fuel cost amid the Iran war, after axing 20,000 flights
Germany’s largest airline, Lufthansa, is taking on additional fuel costs as the Middle East conflict poses ‘enormous challenges.’
CNBC Daily Open: Kospi bull run rolls on
South Korea’s Kospi surges to a new peak as a rally in Samsung shares takes the chip giant’s markets capitalization above $1 trillion.
CNBC Daily Open: Kospi bull run rolls on
South Korea’s Kospi surges to a new peak as a rally in Samsung shares takes the chip giant’s markets capitalization above $1 trillion.
China hosts Iran’s top diplomat just days ahead of Trump’s high-stakes visit
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi trip to Beijing on Wednesday marks the first time he has visited China since the beginning of the Iran war.
China presses Iran against resuming war, urges Hormuz reopening ahead of Trump-Xi summit
China called for a “prompt resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” though that point was absent in Iran’s statement.
