Euro zone inflation rebounds in December, fueling rate-cut debates
Inflation in the euro zone climbed to 2.9% in December, up from 2.4%. Economists expected a reading of 3%.
Adani Group founder Gautam Adani is once again Asia’s richest person
Gautam Adani is the richest person in Asia again, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index’s updated figures Friday.
China’s Xpeng claims its latest EV model could be an industry ‘game changer’
Chinese electric vehicle company Xpeng said Friday that its newly launched X9 model could be a “game changer” in the industry.
Europe stocks close lower as global sentiment falters; euro zone inflation rebounds
European stocks closed lower Friday as investors assessed euro zone inflation data and the U.S. December jobs report.
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
An Indian Navy warship was moving towards a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea with aircraft closely monitoring, the Indian navy said.
CNBC Daily Open: Don’t read too much into market losses so far
Stocks struggled for a third straight day in the new year. But investors shouldn’t take those declines as signs for how the rest of the year will turn out.
North Korea fires 200 artillery shells near Yeonpyeong Island; South reportedly orders evacuation
Yeonpyeong Island was shelled by North Korea back in 2010, resulting in the deaths of two South Korean marines and two civilians.
Israeli defense minister outlines new phase in Gaza war
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday outlined a new stage of war: a more targeted approach in the north and further pursuit of Hamas leaders in the south
White House says Russia used missiles from North Korea to strike Ukraine
Russia recently used short-range ballistic missiles sourced from North Korea to conduct multiple strikes against Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday.
Robosense shares fall on debut in first Hong Kong IPO of 2024
The Chinese LiDAR sensor maker raised about HK$985.12 million ($126.14 million) in its initial public offering, the first in the Hong Kong bourse in 2024.
