Ukraine’s losses on the battlefield could make the war more dangerous for Russia
Russia’s advantage on the battlefield could prompt Ukraine’s backers to give it more of what it wants and needs to fight the invasion.
Europe is having its worst earnings season since the onset of Covid — with little hope of a quick turnaround
Looking forward to the next reporting season, however, strategists are pessimistic on the tide turning.
Britain to lead 2024 European real estate boom as international buyers eye opportunities, research says
The U.K. looks poised to lead a European real estate resurgence this year as international investors return capital to the strained property market.
India approves three chip plants with over $15 billion in investments to realize semiconductor ambitions
India has ambitions to become a major chip hub alongside the likes of the U.S. and Taiwan and has been courting foreign firms to set up operations locally.
China calls on foreign businesses to share their problems as investment slumps
China’s Ministry of Commerce met with foreign businesses this week in an effort to address operating challenges, but did not reveal much change on major issues.
Here’s what tech giants are betting on next — from robot dogs to smartphones you can wear on your wrist
Quite a lot was on display at the Mobile World Congress in Spain: Samsung showed off the Galaxy Ring and other players revealed concept smartphones designs.
Japan’s factory activity contracts most in over three years
The au Jibun Bank’s flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to to 47.2 in February, compared with January’s 48.0 reading.
Boeing agrees to $51 million settlement for U.S. export violations, including in China
Boeing said on Thursday it had reached a $51 million settlement with the U.S. State Department for numerous export violations including Chinese employees in China improperly downloading documents related to U.S. Defense Department programs.
CNBC Daily Open: Hot inflation data but could have been worse
January’ inflation came in hot and that wasn’t great for the overall economic picture.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 closes shy of 40,000 record level; China markets rise after factory data
China stocks traded higher Friday as investors digested manufacturing data from the mainland, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index touched a fresh record high.
