European stocks close lower, sterling slides on UK political turmoil
European stocks were in negative territory as prospects for a speedy resolution to the U.S.-Iran war appear increasingly remote.
Behind Big Oil’s first-quarter beat: The quiet rise of trading desks
Europe’s oil supermajors highlighted trading contributions as they reported stronger-than-expected profits through the first three months of the year.
Asia’s trillion-dollar titans are powering — and distorting — its fastest growing stock markets
Taiwan’s Taiex and South Korea’s Kospi stock markets have been seeing record breaking rallies. The stunning surge leaves experts wondering if this growth hinges largely on a few AI-linked semiconductor giants.
Why joining the family business was James Reed’s hardest decision — and why it paid off
James Reed reflects on the decision that defined his career — taking the risk of joining the family business. The Reed CEO discusses failure, purpose and why standing still is the worst decision of all.
Five things to watch in Asia as Trump prepares to meet China’s Xi this week
The U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.
CNBC Daily Open: Iran ceasefire on life support, but market volatility is alive and kicking
Despite claiming that Iran’s military is defeated and that Washington “has all the cards” in the conflict, Trump has yet to force Tehran to come to a deal.
Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi
Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.
U.S. crude oil tops $100 again as hope fades for a U.S.-Iran peace deal
Oil prices rose Tuesday amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict after President Trump’s comments that the ceasefire with Iran is on “life support”
Asia markets trade mixed as investors weigh Trump’s ceasefire warning
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weighed fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Trump and Xi face a test over AI control
The stakes for AI security have risen sharply in the runup to the first trip to China by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a decade.
