CNBC Daily Open: A tarmac welcome buys U.S.-China truce a longer runway
The world gets two more months of trade truce between the world’s two most powerful economies.
Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong
Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong.
Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.
SoftBank shares jump over 7% after $11.1 billion bond issuance to fund OpenAI bet
SoftBank shares jumped more than 7% after the Japanese tech investor issued $11.1 billion in bonds to help fund its OpenAI investment.
America’s Asian allies want a Trump-Xi truce — but not at their expense
There are concerns that Trump could soften Washington’s position on Taiwan or other regional security issues in return for concessions from Beijing.
Inside India newsletter: Apple set to take a bigger bite of the world’s second-largest smartphone market
Apple’s latest iPhone launch will boost its market share in India at a time when many incumbent Chinese brands that dominate the market are struggling to sell.
U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.
Dow falls for a third day as bond yields hit fresh highs: Live updates
Treasury yields kept marching higher, with traders anticipating further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Oil industry warns a diesel export ban will raise fuel prices as Trump weighs restrictions
A diesel export ban would provide only brief relief before prices start to rise again as refiners cut production, experts say.
New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced a bill that would let some workers in physically demanding jobs claim full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60.
