UK economy fails to grow in January ahead of Iran war energy price shock
Economists had been expecting gross domestic product to add 0.2%.
CNBC Daily Open: Russian oil draws a crowd
Buyers show interest in released Russian oil after the U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions.
European stocks close lower as oil prices hold near $100 a barrel
European stocks closed lower Friday as the conflict in the Middle East brought mixed signals to markets.
Tesla’s China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop
Sales of Tesla’s China-made electric vehicles rose in the first two months of 2026, from the year before, regaining lost ground to China’s BYD.
Nepal ex-rapper’s party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests
The March 5 election was tNepal’s first vote since demonstrations against corruption last September led by Gen Z protesters that toppled the government.
All six crew members killed in KC-135 refueling plane crash in Iraq, U.S. military says
The KC-135 is used to refuel other aircraft in mid-air. This is the fourth reported aircraft loss since the Iran war started.
U.S. launches fresh Section 301 probes into 60 economies over forced-labor trade practices
The forced-labor probes follow Section 301 investigations launched on Wednesday, targeting excess industrial capacity across more than a dozen economies.
CNBC Daily Open: A prolonged Iran war is on the horizon
The Iran war is showing no signs of easing as indicated in the statements coming from Iran and the U.S.
U.S. allows temporary purchases of Russian oil already at sea to stabilize energy markets
The U.S. has temporarily authorized the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea to stabilize energy markets.
Asia-Pacific markets tumble as investors brace for a prolonged war in Middle East
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut.
