CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: Is Britain back? Five things to watch for the U.K. in 2026
From chancellor challenges to jobless-rate jitters, here are the key things to watch for the U.K. economy as the new year gets underway.
Venezuela says 100 killed in U.S. military operation that captured Maduro
The U.S. military operation dubbed “Absolute Resolve” had seven U.S. troops injured during the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
CNBC Daily Open: After Venezuela, rumblings of Greenland takeover from the White House
If Trump gives in to his desire to acquire Greenland, markets could react badly to the symbolic — and possible concrete — fracturing of the NATO partnership.
AI-generated content spreads after Maduro’s removal — blurring fact and fiction
Doctored videos of crowds celebrating Maduro’s removal have racked up millions of views, highlighting rising risks of AI-driven misinformation.
India’s state-owned refiners keep buying Russian oil even as New Delhi seeks U.S. tariff relief
India’s efforts to secure U.S. tariff relief are being complicated by continued Russian crude purchases by state-owned refiners, offsetting a pullback by private buyers.
China reviews Meta’s purchase of AI startup Manus, FT reports
Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible technology control violations, FT reported on Tuesday.
China bans dual-use goods exports for Japan military over Taiwan remarks
Dual-use items are goods, software or technologies that have both civilian and military applications, including certain rare earth elements that are essential for making drones and chips.
She immigrated to the U.S. and was sleeping in her car as a single mother–now, her candy company brings in over $9 million a year
Gia Huynh, 34, immigrated from Vietnam to the United States in 2016 where she faced homelessness. Today, her candy company brings in $9 million a year.
Prediction markets show rising odds Trump seizes Panama Canal, moves on Greenland
Prediction market traders raised their bets that more international shake-ups may be coming.
Morgan Stanley says buy these defense stocks post Venezuela and Iran
The firm is highlighting Northrop Grumman and other defense names in light of recent U.S. missions, according to a client note.
