UK’s Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’
Peter Mandelson, a government minister when Labour was previously in power more than 15 years ago, quit the House of Lords on Tuesday over links to Epstein.
Oil giant Shell posts weakest quarterly profit in nearly five years, keeps buybacks steady
The results come as lower oil prices force European energy majors to confront some tough choices this earnings season.
Gold bulls hold firm after historic metals sell-off — but silver could be in for a bumpier ride
Gold and silver are showing tentative signs of recovery after an intense sell-off. Here’s where investment banks see the metals going.
CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet could more than double its capex in 2026, unsettling investors
Alphabet expects capital expenditure for 2026 to come in between $175 billion and $185 billion — at the higher end, capex will more than double from last year.
Why Asia’s richest man and BlackRock CEO want Indians to pick equities over gold
Indians are among the leading buyers of gold in the world, but the country has been seeing increasing financialization of savings, with mutual funds growing in popularity.
European stocks head for mixed open ahead of earnings from Shell, Maersk and more
European stocks are expected to open flat to lower as traders gear up for more regional earnings reports Thursday.
Cambodia’s tourism sector takes a hit from geopolitical tensions and scam hub stigma
Cambodia’s tourism recovery remains fragile amidst attempts to recover from border tensions with Thailand and ongoing scam cases.
BYD shares set for six-week slump after posting two-year low in sales amid China EV slowdown
At least six major Chinese electric car brands reported a sharp sales drop in January from December, according to CNBC’s analysis.
The U.S. calls for trade bloc to counter China’s leverage in critical minerals
The U.S. is mobilizing allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals as part of efforts to counter China’s dominance in the market.
Silver resumes its slide, plunging about 13%, after short-lived rebound
Silver prices slid as much as 16% on Thursday, snapping a two-day rebound as investors continued to unwind positions.
