European stocks close lower ahead of U.S. election; tech stocks down 1%
European markets closed lower on Monday, with all eyes on Tuesday’s presidential election in the U.S.
China’s Singles Day shopping festival is more than halfway over. Here’s how consumers are spending
Early indicators on China’s biggest shopping event of the year reveal a pickup in select categories, and even predictions for modest sales growth overall.
CNBC Daily Open: Eve of Election Day
Election day looms for U.S. voters, and the world watches.
From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI’s insatiable thirst for energy
A huge upswing in the number of data centers shows no signs of slowing down, prompting Big Tech to consider how best to power the AI revolution.
India central bank well-equipped for post-U.S. election volatility, Reuters reports
India’s central bank is well-equipped to deal with a potential sudden outflow of foreign funds and any steep fall in the rupee if Donald Trump wins U.S. election.
CNBC Daily Open: One day more to elections
Election day looms for U.S. voters, and the world watches.
China urges France to get EU to arrive at palatable EV trade solution
China urged France to push the European Commission towards a solution acceptable to both European and Chinese electric vehicle industries, Beijing said Monday.
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await U.S. elections, China parliament meeting outcome
Chinese authorities are expected to announce more details on fiscal support when the country’s highly anticipated parliament meeting concludes on Friday.
Buy now, pay later giant Affirm expands to the UK in first major international foray
Affirm, the U.S. buy now, pay later firm, on Monday launched its services in the U.K. — its first expansion overseas.
Foreign buyers eye Japan’s empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks
While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.
