The Tech Download: China’s AI surge — real threat or hype?
Tech leaders are increasingly paying attention to AI developments in the country.
Trump could attack Iran in days — what’s at stake for the oil market
President Trump has warned Iran that an attack would be “far worse” than the U.S. airstrikes that targeted its nuclear facilities last June.
The bond market’s ‘quiet stabilizer’ is fading — and U.S. Treasurys face the most risk
Japan’s changing role in the bond market could be about to shake up borrowing costs in the U.S. and beyond.
Oil prices stable as Trump considers limited military strike against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran “10 to 15” days to make a meaningful deal over its nuclear program — or “really bad things” will happen.
Google Gemini’s AI cricket coach teaches CNBC batting techniques
Live for Squawk Box Europe from the AI Impact summit in New Delhi, CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal gets tips on his swing from Google Gemini’s AI cricket coach, and basks in its praise. Anchor Steve Sedgwick is less convinced.
Who’s laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one year
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country’s annual Spring Festival Gala.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets rocked by private credit worries and potential strike on Iran
Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.
European stocks close higher after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
European stocks finished higher on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a sizeable chunk of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
Alien files: Trump to order U.S. agencies to release documents on ‘extraterrestrial life’
In a Truth Social post, the U.S. president said his move was based on the “tremendous interest” in the subject, without providing additional details.
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Blue Owl liquidity curbs fuel fears about private credit bubble
The private credit boom is facing a new test after Blue Owl Capital permanently restricted withdrawals from one of its retail-focused debt funds.
