Trump invokes emergency powers with $23 billion in Gulf arms sales as Iran war wages on: WSJ report
The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate.
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
The Iran war is pushing up “cost-push” inflation in Japan as opposed to the “demand-pull” inflation the BOJ seeks.
The Iran war is sending shockwaves through the world’s busiest IPO market
Market volatility and geopolitical tensions have choked liquidity in India’s IPO market, forcing high‑profile companies to hit pause.
CNBC Daily Open: Netanyahu’s ‘ground component’ warning
Factors playing into early trade include the threat of a “ground component” from Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.
Alibaba workforce shrinks 34% in 2025 as Chinese tech giant doubles down on AI
Alibaba cut its staff by roughly 34% over the course of 2025, as the company disposed of peripheral holdings to focus on its AI business.
Tesla in talks with Chinese firms to buy $2.9 billion worth of solar equipment, sources say
Tesla eyeing purchase of equipment to manufacture solar panels, cells from China with Suzhou Maxwell among potential candidates
CNBC Daily Open: Some uncomfortable history rears its head at Trump-Takaichi meeting
A sensitive historical moment came up in the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi.
China leaves March benchmark lending rates unchanged for 10th straight month
China left benchmark lending loan prime rates for March unchanged on Friday, the 10th consecutive month, in line with market expectations.
Oil prices top $112 after Iraq declares force majeure, Kuwait refineries attacked
Oil prices rose Friday even after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly decline as Iran war dents risk sentiment
Asia markets track losses on Wall Street, extending market rout on Iran war impact.
