China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts
China’s economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as retail sales fell to the lowest level since late 2022.
What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island’s ‘silicon shield’
The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island’s most advanced semiconductors.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s Greenland tariffs draw the EU into the fray
If economic sanctions are designed to apply pressure without firing a shot, then U.S. President Donald Trump has aimed at America’s closest military allies.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slip as investors assess Greenland developments and key China data
China released its fourth-quarter GDP numbers, along with December figures for retail sales, urban investment and industrial output.
Billionaires have ‘outsized’ political influence — and they’re richer than ever, says Oxfam
Billionaires’ wealth has risen sharply to a record high of $18.3 trillion — with the super-rich seeking power “for their own gain,” according to Oxfam.
Here’s how much money the world’s biggest hedge funds made in a record-breaking 2025
An annual hedge fund industry power ranking shows the industry’s elite netted its largest ever dollar gain in 2025.
He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion
Jack Zhang worked as a dishwasher, bartender and cashier at a petrol station before he started Airwallex. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion.
Why South Korean noodle companies are betting on an overseas appetite for growth
Higher average selling prices, the popularity of K-pop, and a tepid domestic market are pushing noodle makers to look for growth overseas.
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion for permanent Board of Peace seats
The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to remain on his Gaza peace board, reports show.
At least 5,000 dead in Iran unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions
Nationwide protests erupted on Dec. 28 over economic hardship, leading to the deadliest unrest since Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution.
