| Date | Title | Description |
| 02.08.2026 | An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper | While the leak of key exam papers was the trigger for the recent student protest in India, rising unemployment is the real fuel angering Gen Z in the country.
India has the largest youth population in the world, but secure employment prospe... |
| 31.07.2026 | China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons | The official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July from 50.3 in June, missing economists’ median forecast of 50.0.
The disappointing data will likely sharpen expectations for easing.
China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July... |
| 30.07.2026 | Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey may have cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public | Investors and consumers are no longer as excited by the ultra-fast fashion retailer as they once did, analysts say.
Shein won Beijing’s approval for a Hong Kong listing only after publicly re-embracing the Chinese roots it spent years playi... |
| 30.07.2026 | From Hormuz to the Black Sea: Maritime battlefields are shaping ‘a new world order’ | Attacks and threats around the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Black Sea and Sea of Azov are disrupting commercial shipping routes.
Roughly 80% of global merchandise trade by volume moves by sea, so chokepoint disruption can affect energy, food ... |
| 24.07.2026 | Pharmaceutical Frontier: Psychedelics Rise, GLP-1s Diversify, Global Innovation Thrives | The pharmaceutical industry undergoes rapid transformation. Big Pharma embraces psychedelic drugs, acquiring key innovators to treat diverse mental health conditions. This signals a new era for depression, PTSD, and anxiety therapies. Concu... |
| 21.07.2026 | Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle – but airlines aren’t pushing for new jets yet | Airbus and Boeing are planning their next narrow-body aircraft, but both say airlines remain focused on current fleets and deliveries.
Boeing says it needs a few more years to rebuild its finances before launching a new jet, while Airbus is... |
| 18.07.2026 | Fat cat? Weight-loss drugs may be coming for your overweight pet | Two U.S. biotech companies are testing experimental GLP-1 weight-loss treatments for overweight cats.
It marks one of the earliest attempts to bring the blockbuster drug class into pet medicine.
Analysts say the idea of GLP-1s for animals f... |
| 17.07.2026 | Sweden’s Saab posts record orders as fighter jet maker cashes in on higher defense spending | Swedish defense company Saab beat earnings expectations in the second quarter amid booming demand for military equipment.
Order backlog amounted to 317.7 billion crowns, up from 197.6 billion a year ago and marking a fifth straight quarter ... |
| 15.07.2026 | China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls | China’s economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter, its weakest pace in more than three years.
Urban fixed-asset investment recorded a bigger-than-expected decline of 5.7% in the first six months.
Retail sales and industrial output gath... |
| 15.07.2026 | Why Europe is suddenly betting big on drones | A flurry of announcements over the past two weeks shows how quickly governments are leaning into drone technology.
Battlefield lessons from Ukraine are reshaping procurement decisions across Europe.
It’s creating opportunities not only for ... |
| 14.07.2026 | Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis calls for U.S. to spearhead AI standards body | The boss of Google’s AI division, Demis Hassabis, on Tuesday called for a U.S.-led standards body to test new frontier models for national security risks.
CNBC previously reported that Hassabis, along with other leading tech chiefs, called ... |
| 14.07.2026 | ‘Nobody underwrote for that’: Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers | As the Middle East conflict pushes inflation higher, the risk of higher-for-longer interest rates is emerging as private credit’s next major flashpoint.
Underlying borrowers are still paying near-peak coupons and, as rate cut hopes fade, st... |
| 10.07.2026 | The Tech Download: Teen social media bans miss a key part of the puzzle: AI chatbots | Skip the noise. Get the download.
Governments globally have raced to ban teenagers from social media in recent months, from Australia to the U.K.
Meanwhile, teenagers are increasingly becoming dependent on AI chatbots, echoing a familiar pr... |
| 10.07.2026 | World oil demand set for first annual decline since 2020, IEA says | World oil demand is set to decline by 1 million b/d year-on-year in 2026, the IEA said Friday.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz wreaked havoc on Middle East exports, though supply is increasing again.
The IEA’s forecast rests on the assu... |
| 08.07.2026 | Lawmakers probe growing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies | U.S. lawmakers are considering strategies to halt the growing adoption of Chinese AI models by homegrown companies.
Chinese models have gained traction among U.S. firms as they’ve closed the performance gap with American rivals while being ... |
| 07.07.2026 | Chinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge | U.S. companies are increasingly using Chinese-built models as they build out tools and products using AI.
Recent model releases from Chinese companies are seen by many as highly competitive compared to leading U.S. frontier systems.
Compani... |
| 01.07.2026 | Europe’s defense boom faces a new test: Can it actually deliver weapons? | Europe’s rearmament push is moving from spending pledges to execution.
Investors are questioning whether defense valuations have outrun production capacity.
NATO leaders are due to review progress and delivery goals at next week’s summit in... |
| 30.06.2026 | Inflation likely to stay ‘significantly above target,’ top European central banker warns | Inflation is at risk of remaining above target despite the U.S. and Iran agreeing to end their war in the Middle East, a top European central banker warned on Tuesday.
Speaking to CNBC’s Annette Weisbach on the sidelines of the European Cen... |
| 28.06.2026 | Protein coffee? Brands cash in on functional beverage boom | Drink giants from Starbucks to Coca-Cola are introducing functional beverage products like protein coffee and prebiotic sodas.
The $160 billion functional drinks market reflects demand from health-conscious young consumers.
Social media has... |
| 25.06.2026 | Iraq piles pressure on OPEC over quota dispute after UAE exit | Iraq seeks a higher output quota from OPEC and warns it could leave the group if demands are not met, Reuters reported.
As the second-largest oil exporter in the group, any such move would deal a significant blow to OPEC.
Iraq’s economy is ... |
| 23.06.2026 | Brexit 10 years later: How the UK economy and politics changed, in charts | It’s been a decade since the U.K. voted to leave the EU on June 23, 2016.
Brexit was meant “take back control” of immigration, free up more money for the country’s health service, and foster prosperity with new trade deals.
CNBC breaks down... |
| 18.06.2026 | Strait of Hormuz reopening may take weeks to ease shipping backlog and oil pressure | Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is likely to take weeks to normalise after the deal to reopen it, industry experts warned.
“The most likely scenario is a phased restart,” Adam Sharpe, vice president of editorial at Lloyd’s List Intelli... |
| 16.06.2026 | China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years | Retail sales declined for the first time since December 2022, dropping 0.6% from a year earlier.
China’s urban fixed-asset investment contracted 4.1% as of end-May, dragged by real estate and manufacturing.
Manufacturing fixed-asset investm... |
| 14.06.2026 | U.S. and Iran reach deal to end the Mideast war, with agreement set to be signed Friday | The U.S. and Iran agreed on a peace deal to bring immediate and permanent termination to the conflict.
The deal follows weeks of mixed messaging from both Washington and Tehran on the trajectory of the war.
Conflict between Israel and the I... |
| 13.06.2026 | Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here’s what to know | Switzerland will hold a referendum on Sunday on whether to cap its population at 10 million people.
If the measure is passed, Swiss officials will have to roll out measures to curb population growth until 2050.
Businesses have warned that l... |
| 12.06.2026 | UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as Iran conflict weighed on growth | The U.K. GDP fell 0.1% in April as companies cited pressure from the Iran war.
The print follows growth of 0.3% in March, 0.4% in February and no growth in January.
“Skyrocketing fuel costs have noticeably altered the U.K.’s growth trajecto... |
| 28.05.2026 | ‘King of Cashmere’ CEO on outperforming the luxury slowdown: Don’t be greedy | In contrast to an industry filled with flatlining sales, Brunello Cucinelli reported 14% revenue growth in the first three months of the year.
The Italian luxury house consciously operates at lower margins to preserve a healthy supply chain... |
| 26.05.2026 | Визуализация данных как язык XXI века: от аналитики к сторителлингу | Сергей Тищенко, аналитик студии визуализации данных AkademiaDev, рассказывает, как данные перестали быть сугубо аналитическим инструментом и превратились в полноценный язык, на котором сегодня говорят медиа, бизнес, цифровые сервисы и дизай... |
| 23.05.2026 | China's Economic Tightrope: US Trade Deals, Russia Alliance, and Domestic Woes | China faces economic headwinds. April data shows retail sales hitting a multi-year low. Industrial output and investment also underperform. The property sector struggles. Yet, Beijing asserts its diplomatic strength. Recent high-profile sum... |
| 18.05.2026 | China’s economy loses steam in April as retail sales hit 40-month low | Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, rose 0.2% last month from a year ago, the weakest growth since December 2022.
China’s industrial output climbed 4.1% in April from a year earlier, undershooting expectations for a 5.9% rise.
Urban fixed... |
| 18.05.2026 | Weight-loss wars go global as Novo Nordisk bets big on its Wegovy pill | Novo Nordisk sees a “major opportunity” outside of the U.S. and says that telehealth partners could help grow the global market for weight loss drugs.
The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key ... |
| 18.05.2026 | High energy prices could derail Europe’s AI race with U.S. and China | Prices for energy-intensive industries in Europe are roughly double the prices in the U.S.
Experts told CNBC that geography matters when it comes to AI investment, with some countries in Europe contending with much higher electricity prices... |
| 16.05.2026 | From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines’ jet fuel shortage | U.K. holidaymakers concerned about increased ticket fares and flight cancellations are opting to holiday closer to home this year.
Consumers are choosing to travel via rail and are favoring destinations in southern Europe like France and Sp... |
| 11.05.2026 | China inflation beat estimates in April as Iran war drives producer prices to three-year highs | Consumer prices ticked up 1.2% in April, exceeding economists’ estimate of 0.9% growth.
The producer price index jumped 2.8% from a year ago, the highest since July 2022.
The global energy shock from the Strait of Hormuz blockade has ripple... |
| 10.05.2026 | Global week ahead: Crude diplomacy casts shadow over Trump-Xi summit | China has built up the world’s largest crude stockpiles.
The energy crunch looks set to be a key topic at the upcoming meeting between Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The meeting between the two leaders is set to... |
| 08.05.2026 | Akamai stock soars 20% on earnings, $1.8 billion AI infrastructure deal | Cybersecurity and cloud computing firm Akamai’s stock jumped shortly after the opening bell.
The firm announced a $1.8 billion deal with a “leading frontier model provider” on Thursday.
The company’s cloud business is growing rapidly as it ... |
| 07.05.2026 | EU weighs restricting use of U.S. cloud platforms to process sensitive government data, sources tell CNBC | The European Commission is considering proposing rules that would restrict the use of U.S. cloud platforms to process sensitive government data across EU countries, officials told CNBC.
The Commission — the EU’s executive branch — is expect... |
| 04.05.2026 | Denmark faces data center reckoning as power grid overwhelmed by surging demand | Data centers around the world are facing growing backlash over energy use and local impact.
Danish grid operator Energinet recently halted new connection agreements after an explosive surge in demand.
Industry insiders told CNBC they’re con... |
| 04.05.2026 | ‘Bubble effect’: Weight loss drug fueled growth is putting the pharma sector at risk, report finds | For the first time in 16 years, oncology is no longer the largest contributor to late-stage pipeline value, Deloitte has found.
Pharma R&D returns for the world’s top 20 pharma companies have improved for a third year straight to 7%, dr... |
| 04.05.2026 | The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won’t be easy | Nuclear energy could provide a solution to Europe’s energy import crisis, analysts say.
France is the leader in the space, with over 60% of its power generated by nuclear.
High costs and lengthy projects could derail ambitions to achieve en... |
| 23.04.2026 | How the Iran war has stoked competition between India and China for Russian oil | India and China are now locked in competition over crude supplies, mainly from Russia and, to a lesser extent, Saudi Arabia.
So far in April, both India and China are going head-to-head, with each securing equal supplies of Russian crude.
S... |
| 23.04.2026 | These charts show how Iran’s economy is in freefall | The conflict in the Middle East is plunging an already fragile Iranian economy into freefall.
The International Monetary Fund estimates that the Iranian economy will shrink by 6.1% in 2026.
The regime in Tehran is not blind to the turmoil i... |
| 15.04.2026 | ASML stock sinks amid tightening China restrictions despite strong earnings, guidance | ASML stock dropped 6% as it faces tightening export restrictions on sales to China.
ASML raised its 2026 revenue forecast and said it expects sales to be between 36 billion euros and 40 billion euros for the year.
The Dutch chip giant is of... |
| 15.04.2026 | Luxury stocks fall as Iran war weighs on earnings; Hermes sinks 8% | Luxury stocks fell to the bottom of Stoxx 600 after Hermes and Kering reported earnings.
Kering flagged a bigger-than-expected drop in its flagship brand Gucci, and said that retail revenue in the Middle East declined by 11% in the first qu... |
| 14.04.2026 | China exports growth in March misses estimates, imports surge most in over four years | China’s export growth slowed to 2.5% in March from a year earlier, missing expectations.
Imports surged 27.8% in March from a year ago, sharply beating expectations for a 11.2% growth.
China’s total trade surplus shrank 3%, as import values... |
| 14.04.2026 | LVMH stock drops as analysts flag luxury recovery ‘party postponed’ amid Iran war | LVMH shares fell after it flagged a 1% negative impact from the Iran war in the first quarter.
The luxury sector had begun to show signs of recovery after a years-long slump prompted by soft demand from Chinese consumers, formerly one of th... |
| 03.04.2026 | The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech | Skip the noise. Get the download.
Defense startups on both sides of the Atlantic are eyeing opportunities as the U.S. and Gulf states look to new tech amid the Iran war.
Funding for the sector rose more than tenfold between 2020 and 2025, a... |
| 31.03.2026 | India Faces Economic Storm Amid Iran War | India confronts a severe economic storm. The escalating Iran war fuels global energy price surges. New Delhi slashed domestic fuel taxes. This protects consumers. It also inflicts a significant blow to state revenues. Foreign investors reac... |
| 31.03.2026 | Asia's Private Equity Divide: Giants Secure Billions Amid Slump | Asia's private equity market endures significant headwinds. A fundraising slump marks a decade-low. Geopolitical uncertainty, fueled by the Middle East war, compounds challenges. Yet, a stark divergence emerges. Mega-firms like Blackstone, ... |
| 31.03.2026 | European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war | Countries in the Middle East have been targeted with a barrage of strikes from Iran since the war began at the end of February.
The war has galvanized defense startups in Europe to step up commercial discussions with militaries in the regio... |
| 31.03.2026 | China’s factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its sharpest pace in a year | China’s official gauge for manufacturing activity pointed to a better-than-expected expansion in March.
The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for March rose to 50.4, according to the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.
PMI rebo... |
| 27.03.2026 | Foreign investors pull a record $12 billion from Indian stocks, sparked by Iran war | Foreign investors are poised to withdraw a record $12 billion from Indian equities in March as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies, squeezing the economy.
With just two trading days left in the month, this March could be the worst mo... |
| 27.03.2026 | The Tech Download: How Russia could profit from Iran war helium supply chain disruption in the chip sector | Skip the noise. Get the download.
Helium, key to semiconductor manufacturing, has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as the Iran war impacts supply chains globally.
A prolonged conflict would likely keep prices high and leave some h... |
| 27.03.2026 | ‘Not unlike tariffs’: Iran war threatens to deepen Asia private equity’s worst fundraising slump in a decade | Asia-focused private equity firms saw new funds raised last year falling to the lowest level in over a decade: Bain & Company.
A glimmer of optimism late last year is now contending with economic disruption from the Middle East war.
The... |
| 19.03.2026 | Trump warns U.S. will ‘blow up’ South Pars gas field in Iran if strikes against Qatar energy continue | Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gas field, prompting retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran on Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas terminal.
Trump pushed back against reports that the Israeli strikes were coordinated with and approv... |
| 18.03.2026 | Traffic is trickling through Strait of Hormuz: Who’s moving and who’s stranded | Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed shipping traffic to a trickle since the war began.
A small number of other ships have made the crossing, signaling that Tehran is selectively allowing some non-Iranian oil cargo ... |
| 16.03.2026 | Holiday spending, export demand drive China’s economic momentum as Iran war headwinds loom | Retail sales for the first two months of the year rose 2.8% from a year earlier.
Industrial output climbed 6.3%, also exceeding expectations for a 5% jump.
Investment in fixed assets, which includes property, advanced 1.8% from a year earli... |
| 12.03.2026 | These charts show the size of Europe’s defense boom, as companies take stock of the Iran war | Leonardo disclosed its mid-term plan and targets, including doubling profits by 2030, sending shares up as much as 9%.
Rheinmetall said Wednesday that it expects sales to grow between 40% and 45% in 2026.
There’s renewed focus on defense co... |
| 09.03.2026 | China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases | China’s consumer inflation beat expectations in February, recording the biggest jump in more than three years.
Producer price index slumped 0.9% from a year ago, better than economists’ expectations of a 1.2% fall.
Core CPI climbed 1.8% las... |
| 25.02.2026 | The global M&A boom is rolling into 2026 as AI sparks deal frenzy — but cash is getting tight | Merger-and-acquisition activity roared back to life last year despite a sluggish start.
Markets are betting that the surge will continue.
While the appetite for deals remains strong, the pool of discretionary capital to fund them is histori... |
| 25.02.2026 | These 4 charts show the scale of Novo Nordisk’s woes | Pricing pressure, fierce competition, and pipeline setbacks are all weighing on Novo Nordisk.
The Danish company is less diversified than current and future competitors, and increasingly exposed to the U.S. market, where drug prices are com... |
| 19.02.2026 | Airbus falls 6% after targeting only 870 deliveries this year as Boeing competition tightens | Airbus forecasts 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026, below analyst expectations.
“We have an unsatisfactory situation with less engines than what we would need for [2026], CEO Guillaume Faury told CNBC.
Pressure is building for the European pl... |
| 13.02.2026 | Prices, pipelines and patent cliffs: Inside pharma’s big reset | Pharma earnings weren’t the main focus for drugmakers this quarter.
“2025 was about understanding kind of the rules of the future of the game,” McKinsey Senior Partner Greg Graves told CNBC.
In addition to political dealings, companies are ... |
| 27.01.2026 | Antler pours $1.6m into 10 Japanese startups, raises cheque size for next cohort | Antler Japan, the local entity of global early-stage venture capital firm Antler, invested 240 million yen ($1.6 million) across 10 Japanese startups in 2025, reaffirming its focus on backing early-stage founders building globally oriented ... |
| 08.01.2026 | CNBC launches CNBC Cures to help 30 million Americans with rare diseases | If you’d like to share your story, or receive more information, email us: [email protected]
CNBC Cures aims to help raise awareness of rare diseases and improve patient outcomes for people living with them.
Led by “Squawk Box” anc... |
| 07.01.2026 | Big Pharma race to snap up biotech assets as $170 billion patent cliff looms | Some of the best-selling drugs in the world are facing a loss of exclusivity in key jurisdictions in the upcoming years in what the sector calls “the patent cliff.”
The need for pharma to top up their pipelines coincides with the broader bi... |
| 06.01.2026 | DeepSeek blew up markets a year ago. Why hasn’t it done so since? | AI stocks went into a freefall in January as relatively unknown Chinese player DeepSeek unveiled a model to rival the world’s best.
A year on, the AI company’s more recent releases haven’t caused the same market impact.
“January caused a br... |
| 17.10.2025 | Medicare open enrollment kicks off in Montana – and plans are more expensive than ever | Carly Graf | The Missoulian
October 17, 2025
More than 260,000 Montanans will be notified this week that it’s time to enroll in a Medicare plan for next year. When they check out their options for re-upping the government-backed health insu... |
| 08.10.2025 | KPMG insights: Employment tax - Ireland’s competitiveness in attracting talent | Ireland continues to have one of the most progressive income tax systems across the OECD, writes KPMG's Olive O'Donoghue.
The entry point to the higher 40% income tax band remains below the average wage - this damages our competitiveness by... |
| 07.10.2025 | Comment: A budget for business that leaves little for the squeezed middle | As the dust settles on the first Budget of this Government, Sarah Freeman, Editor of Business Plus Magazine, analyses the impact of Budget 2026 on Irish businesses.
Predictions were rife in the run-up to Budget 2026 with commentators positi... |
| 07.10.2025 | Budget 2026 does not address business and employment cost pressures - Retail Ireland | Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the Irish retail sector, has welcomed the Government’s commitment to additional Garda resources as part of Budget 2026, but cautioned that rising business and employment costs remain a major an... |
| 07.10.2025 | Expert view: VAT cut will not save the Irish hospitality | After Paschal Donohoe announced that food and catering businesses will see VAT rates reduced to 9% in July, the move will not be enough to save the Irish hospitality industry, according to Baker Tilly Ireland insolvency partner John Russell... |
| 07.10.2025 | New minimum wage 'may not be as much as they first thought' | Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe announced an increase to the minimum wage in Budget 2026, adding 65c per hour to those earning the lowest in the state.
At first glance, this will be a welcome increase for workers, but once U... |
| 25.09.2025 | SEA Digest: Peak XV unveils Surge 11 cohort; Iterative rolls out first Scale Program | Peak XV has launched the 11th cohort of its early-stage platform Surge, backing 23 startups across India, Asia Pacific and global markets while Singapore-based venture capital firm Iterative has launched its inaugural Scale Program, a six-w... |
| 28.08.2025 | From open source curiosity to boardroom tool: Vizzu’s bid to make data stories as easy as slides | Data analysis has a problem. Most data today is presented through static charts and dashboards, but these often fall short when it comes to engaging audiences or guiding them toward clear insights. Complex datasets can overwhelm viewers and... |
| 31.07.2025 | Trump modifies tariff rates ahead of deadline, levies 40% duties on all transshipped goods | Countries that are not listed in the latest order will face an additional duty of 10%.
The latest tariff rates will start from Aug. 7, a White House official told CNBC-TV18 in an emailed statement.
“Don’t assume this is the end of the story... |
| 31.07.2025 | Asia-Pacific markets fall after Trump modifies tariff rates | This is CNBC’s live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.
Asia-Pacific markets fell Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump modified “reciprocal” tariff rates on several countries, ranging from 10% to 41%.
Here are today’s highlights:
A roun... |
| 29.07.2025 | India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the U.S. as manufacturing jumps 240%, report shows | Smartphones assembled in India accounted for 44% of U.S. imports of the devices in the second quarter, a significant jump from just 13% last year.
The share of U.S. smartphone shipments made in China shrank to 25% in the April to June perio... |
| 25.07.2025 | Textiles to whisky: U.K.–India ‘historic’ deal is set to boost bilateral trade by over $34 billion a year | The deal marked a ‘strategic win’ for New Delhi’s trade diplomacy, economists say.
As much as 99% of Indian goods shipped to Britain will be exempt from tariffs.
The U.K. government estimated its exports to India would see a reduction in we... |
| 24.07.2025 | CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Leaving, but not letting go — India’s wealthy move abroad, but stay invested | Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 12:00 SIN/HK | 0500 - 06:00 CET
India is home to 85,698 individuals with over $10 million in assets, a recent report from Knight Frank highlights.
A recent survey revealed that one in five of the 150 ultra-high-net-... |
| 14.07.2025 | China’s exports growth tops expectations in June; rare earth shipments surge 60% to record high | China’s overall exports jumped 5.8% in June in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier.
Imports grew 1.1% from a year earlier, rising the first time this year.
Its exports to the U.S. plunged 16.1%, falling for a third month despite the tenta... |
| 09.07.2025 | Temasek warns of near-term risks in SE Asia as tariff deadline looms | Singapore state investor Temasek has cautioned of imminent risks across Southeast Asia as a looming tariff deadline threatens to disrupt trade flows and geopolitical issues linger.
“The near-term economic outlook for Southeast Asia is cloud... |
| 09.07.2025 | Copper now costs way more in the U.S. than elsewhere. This could hit its economy hard | The U.S. copper price premium over the global benchmark soared 138% on Tuesday to a record high after U.S. officials announced potential 50% import tariffs on the metal.
Copper has been flooding into the U.S. from Europe and Asia this year ... |
| 06.07.2025 | The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning | McLaren CEO Zak Brown says learning to lose and improve daily is key to maintaining momentum in leadership.
CEO turnover hit a record in 2024 and remains high in 2025, as leaders face growing economic, political, and organizational pressure... |
| 01.07.2025 | China’s Manufacturing Landscape: A Tale of Two Surveys | China's manufacturing sector is a complex beast. Recent reports reveal a divergence in its health, like two sides of a coin. On one side, the official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) paints a picture of contraction. On the other, a private... |
| 01.07.2025 | China’s June factory activity unexpectedly expands, private survey shows | China’s factory activity unexpectedly returned to growth among export-oriented manufacturers in June, a private survey showed.
The private survey appeared to diverge from the country’s official PMI report, which showed that manufacturing ac... |
| 30.06.2025 | China’s manufacturing activity contracts for a third month amid deflation woes | The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) improved slightly to 49.7 in June but stayed below the benchmark that separates growth from expansion.
The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, rose to 50.5 from 50.3... |
| 27.06.2025 | China’s industrial profits plunge 9.1%, steepest fall in seven months | Profits at industrial firms fell 1.1% in the first five months this year from a year earlier.
Economists point to the recent drop in global commodity prices as a key reason weighing on Chinese industrial firms’ profitability.
A fierce price... |
| 25.06.2025 | NATO's 5% Defense Spending Goal: A Mountain to Climb | NATO is on a mission. A mission to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. This ambitious target, agreed upon during a recent summit in the Netherlands, is a response to growing global threats. But achieving this goal is like scaling a... |
| 25.06.2025 | ‘Time to get serious on defense’: A moment of truth for NATO as leaders seek unity on spending hike | NATO will show on Wednesday whether it can unite on a defense spending hike.
Allies have been wrangling over a joint statement that will be released at the end of the summit on.
The coalition’s members have been pressured to commit to spend... |
| 24.06.2025 | Trump and the U.S. are totally committed to NATO, alliance chief says to reassure allies | The NATO military alliance is meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday in The Hague, Netherlands.
The U.S. and President Donald Trump are totally committed to NATO, the military alliance’s chief said, amid concerns over Washington’s dedication to t... |
| 24.06.2025 | NATO wants allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense: This chart shows how hard it could be | NATO allies are meeting in the Netherlands on June 24-25 this week.
The alliance has reportedly agreed to hike their defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2035.
One chart shows what a tall order that will be, with some member ... |
| 21.06.2025 | China’s property sector has been in an extended slump. Shrinking population is making it worse | New home demand in Chinese urban cities will remain suppressed at below 5 million units per year.
Shrinking population, stagnant incomes and a glut of unsold homes continue to hammer homebuyer and investor sentiment.
The demographic shift i... |
| 19.06.2025 | CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Is India’s hot IPO market cooling, or is it a blip? | Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 12:00 SIN/HK | 0500 - 06:00 CET
There have been just 99 listings in India so far this year, compared to 147 in the same period a year ago, according to FactSet data.
Several companies have put their listing plans on... |
| 09.06.2025 | China consumer prices slump again, deepening deflation worries as demand stays weak | China’s consumer prices fell for a fourth consecutive month in May.
Deflation in the country’s factory-gate or producer prices deepened, clocking the steepest decline since July 2023.
Chinese Vice Premier and lead trade representative He Li... |
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| 03.06.2025 | China’s May factory activity unexpectedly shrinks as tariffs dent sentiment — worst drop since 2022 | China’s manufacturing activity in May shrank at the fastest pace since September 2022, a private survey showed.
Official PMI released over the weekend showed China’s manufacturing activity contracted for a second month in May.
The divergenc... |
