Germany’s fragile coalition dealt fresh blow as far right lands first state win since World War II
After Germany’s far-right AfD recorded successes in state elections, the path ahead could be tricky for the national government around Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Weight loss drugs cut Covid-19 deaths, study finds
Fewer deaths and negative health outcomes were identified in patients with chronic kidney disease and who caught Covid-19 after treatment with semaglutide.
Huawei looks to upstage Apple with product launch just hours after expected iPhone 16 unveiling
It’s unclear what Huawei plans to launch, but the company’s consumer and automotive technology executive Richard Yu, called it an “epoch-making product.”
Rupert Murdoch’s property group considers bid for UK’s Rightmove, sending shares 21% higher
Rupert Murdoch-owned REA Group said Monday it is contemplating a takeover offer for U.K. property portal Rightmove in a bid to create a global digital real estate business.
Nationwide strikes erupt in Israel as hostage deaths kindle pressure for cease-fire deal
Israel’s largest labor union called a general strike on Monday, amid rising pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to clinch a cease-fire deal.
Is the Fed ‘sleepwalking into a policy mistake?’: Abrdn analyst calls for faster easing of rates
Is the economy already weaker than the headline data suggests and should the U.S. Federal Reserve already be easing? Akintewe questioned on “Squawk Box Asia.”
CNBC Daily Open: Soft landing in sight?
With tamer inflation, hotter economy, stable jobs market, there are signs that the economy’s cleared for a soft landing.
China’s manufacturing output swung back to modest growth in August, private survey finds
China’s factory activity has shown modest growth among smaller manufacturers, as exporting orders offset the weakening domestic consumption.
The peak interest rate era is over. Here’s what investors are watching
The U.S. Federal Reserve is about to join the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, the People’s Bank of China and others in cutting key rates.
China urges EU to be ‘objective and fair’ on South China Sea issue
China urged the European Union to be “objective and fair” and careful with words and actions on South China Sea issues, after the bloc remarked on an incident.
