How Russia is benefiting from Trump’s Venezuelan oil plan
Russia is reflagging sanctioned vessels involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, quickly growing its dark fleet.
India economy estimated to grow 7.4% in 2026 despite looming trade uncertainties
Amid rising global trade uncertainties, India’s economy is projected to grow 7.4% in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Euro zone inflation hits 2% in December, in line with forecasts
Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: What’s next after a 10-year ‘experiment’ with U.S.-China competition
For someone who’s witnessed the ups and downs of U.S.-China tensions since the 1990s, AmCham China’s new chair is strikingly optimistic about 2026.
Asian defense stocks pull back amid mixed regional trading, geopolitical uncertainty
Investors continued to assess geopolitical risks after the U.S. attack on Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s reiteration to acquire Greenland.
Big Pharma race to snap up biotech assets as $170 billion patent cliff looms
Companies are facing a situation where they need to fill their pipelines, but also navigate a competitive environment for the best assets.
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland could be next on Trump’s list
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.
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.
