CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight?
Geopolitics will be the main theme of the day, with markets watching the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia.
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects
The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries.
Treasury yields rise as Fed minutes show disagreement on next rate cut
Investors weighed the Fed meeting minutes and awaited more economic data.
UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. inflation rate cooled to 3% in January, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets end higher
European stocks finished higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.
‘Crap’: Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for denying it blocked James Talarico interview from air
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert has said CBS feared running afoul of the FCC if it broadcast a talk with the U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico.
More than 50% of enterprise software could switch to AI, Mistral CEO says
Software stocks have sold off on fears AI could eat into so-called software as a service, or SaaS, business models.
CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: The billion-dollar takeover of one of London’s oldest asset managers won’t be forgotten
The loss of one of the Square Mile’s bastions of banking marks the start of a new era for the City.
JPMorgan prefers international stocks to America’s — here’s where it sees opportunities beyond Wall Street
A strategy team at the investment bank said in a note to clients that they prefer international stocks to those listed in the United States.
Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is finally here — but there’s a defense spending catch, says Goldman Sachs
Germany’s defense spending is set to surge this year, but the country may not execute on its “ambitious” budget target, Goldman’s analyst said.
