UK house sales rise at fastest pace since Covid boom as lower mortgage rates boost activity
Lower mortgage rates are sparking an uptick in the U.K. housing market, with home sales rising last month at the fastest pace since the post-lockdown boom, new data shows.
Sterling plunges more than 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor’s comments on rates
Sterling was down 1.27% to $1.3098 at 12:30 p.m. in London.
CNBC Daily Open: Buffeted by Middle East, propelled by China
Tensions in the Middle East are weighing down investor sentiment, but the recent stimulus unleashed by Beijing is causing a rally in Chinese-related stocks.
U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to Xinjiang trade blacklist one week after Beijing launched a retaliation against forced labor claims.
U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to Xinjiang trade blacklist one week after Beijing launched a retaliation against forced labor claims.
Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters
Europe’s top car giants appear to be increasingly concerned about the prospect of massive fines, particularly as electric vehicle demand falters.
Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by Amazon, Netflix and Disney
The country’s internal revenue agency said the move is intended to level the playing field for domestic brick and mortar players.
Japan still expected to stick to hiking cycle despite PM Ishiba’s dovish turn
Japanese currency experts are not budging from their Bank of Japan rate policy expectations even as the yen falls.
I grew my side hustle into a $20,000 a month business — here are 4 tips I have for aspiring entrepreneurs
Jean Kang, 32, quit her decade-long career in tech to go all-in on her side hustle. Since February, her business has brought in about $160,000.
Citi names 3 U.S. traded stocks set to benefit China’s stimulus program
Chinese internet stocks have risen 45% since the stimulus was announced, yet Citi think there’s more upside.
