Japan spent $74 billion propping up the yen. Investors say the real battle is with the Fed
Yen intervention alone is unlikely to reverse losses while wide U.S.-Japan rate differentials keep supporting the dollar, said analysts.
Employers who laid off workers citing AI are already starting to regret it
Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can’t do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses
LNG market disruption may continue for months as a top producer withholds some Italian shipments
QatarEnergy extended its force majeure, withholding four additional liquefied natural gas cargoes until September.
U.S. military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response
U.S. forces joined search-and-rescue operations, restored airport operations and mobilized air and naval assets to speed humanitarian aid after the earthquakes.
Iran says it is selling oil at 20% premium as end of U.S. blockade sees 40 million barrels exported
The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict.
CNBC Daily Open: AI demand fuels investors’ portfolios while oil posts biggest monthly decline
The tech space continues to be fueled by rising artificial intelligence demand, with investors piling their portfolios in the technology, while Amazon Web Services dabbles with Forward Deployed Engineering units to better compete with OpenAI and Anthr…
Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5
The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models
Dow futures hit reverse after strongest first half in five years: Live updates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8.9% in the first half of 2026.
Why Asia still struggles to create its own mega-IPOs like SpaceX
Asia has no shortage of entrepreneurs, engineers or giant domestic markets. Yet when it comes to producing the kind of blockbuster listings seen in the U.S., the region continues to lag.
China-linked actors target more than technology as AI competition with U.S. intensifies
Cyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.
