EU clears major hurdle to finalize U.S. trade pact — and sidestep Trump tariff hikes
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday welcomed a provisional agreement on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods.
UK inflation rate eases to 2.8% in April, but slowdown is expected to be short-lived
Economists polled by Reuters had expected the inflation rate to drop back to 3%, cooling from 3.3% in March.
U.S. indicts four Chinese container manufacturers alleging pandemic-era price-fixing cartel
China International Marine Containers, Singamas Container Holdings, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment, and CXIC Group Containers colluded to cut container output: DOJ
CNBC Daily Open: Stocks yield to bond market pressure
Market commentators are concerned that equity markets may struggle to ride out the bond market storm with yields at current levels.
Stocks under pressure as correction fears grow and record rally defies geopolitical turmoil
“‘The pendulum could swing backwards,” analysts said on Tuesday amid mounting warnings that equities could soon change course.
CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: From Manchester to Westminster? Britain’s potential next PM comes under scrutiny
As Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham looks to replace U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, his record in office is receiving attention.
Putin-Xi talks revive stalled Russian gas pipeline as Iran war rattles energy markets
Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.
China confirms order for 200 Boeing planes, calls aviation key area for U.S. cooperation
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, its first major order in nearly a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said last week.
European stocks advance: UK inflation and elevated bond yields in focus
European stocks rose on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.
A strange paradox has taken hold of the global fashion industry
Fashion brands are doubling down on sustainability even as value-seeking shoppers ignore the pitch.
