CNBC Daily Open: Oil jitters persist as U.S. targets Iranian ships near Strait of Hormuz
Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain
More travelers are turning to AI to plan their trips, but concerns over accuracy and trust continue to shadow the technology’s rapid adoption.
India-China reset? Relaxed rules allow Beijing to invest in India after about six years of friction
The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from “Land Bordering Countries.”
Crude prices are higher after IEA announces historic oil reserve release
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
Powering AI: Europe switches on its first microgrid-connected data center
AVK and Pure Data Centers’ microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region’s first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.
Rheinmetall sees sales growth of up to 45% in 2026, says it’s in ‘prime position’ to arm the U.S. amid war in Iran
Arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more this year.
CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: Horse racing in the spotlight — and under pressure
This year’s famous Cheltenham Festival comes at a time of crisis for British racing, which saw the head of the sport’s governing body quit amid acrimony.
Former Israeli Ambassador: Iran war won’t end in a few days
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Herzog, discusses the conflict with Iran and the prospect of regime change.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Beijing can’t afford another crackdown on its tech companies
China’s latest policy meetings underscored the importance of domestic tech innovation to national growth.
