From warning on nuclear war to ‘psychotropic drugs’: Here are 5 things Putin told the Russian media
In an interview with pro-Kremlin media published Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin laid out his vision for relations with the West, war and peace.
Volkswagen says tough market to weigh on car sales growth in 2024
Volkswagen expects a 3% rise in its car sales this year, down sharply from 2023 amid a gloomy economic outlook and growing competition.
Adidas warns of falling sales in North America as it continues to sell off Yeezy inventory
Adidas on Wednesday warned of a sales decline in its overstocked North American market in 2024, as the German sportswear brand continues to sell off its Yeezy inventory.
Ukraine war updates: Oil prices rise after drone attacks on Russian refineries; Russia ready for nuclear war, Putin says
Oil prices rose around 2% Wednesday after production disruptions at several major oil refineries in Russia, following Ukrainian drone attacks.
Recession-hit Britain swings to economic growth in January, helped by construction bounce
The U.K. economy entered a technical recession in the final quarter of last year.
CNBC Daily Open: Stubborn inflation is a problem for the Fed
Once again, inflation came in hot for a second straight month.
‘Wildly disappointing’: Tech exec warns web innovation is stagnating, compares it to space exploration post-1970s
A top technology executive thinks the world may be “wildly disappointed” by progress made on the web in the next three decades.
Asian currencies could be on the ‘back foot’ despite likely U.S. rate cuts this year, JPMorgan says
Asian currencies could be on the “back foot” this year despite signals that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon, according to JPMorgan
Raimondo says it’s ‘possible’ for Chinese EVs to one day be on U.S. roads
Chinese electric cars can one day drive on U.S. roads if there are enough government controls on software and sensors, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told CNBC.
Bank of Japan may exit the world’s last negative rates next week. Here’s what you need to know
Hopes are high for a meaningful wage increase at the ongoing “shunto” annual wage negotiations between unions and employers.
