From the start of the world’s biggest cruise ship to phone calls within India to boycott the Maldives, CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli talked over the hottest vacation information on Squawk Box Asia.
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Are calls to boycott the Maldives performing? Islands see much less Indian vacationers following social media feud
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Stock futures are little changed after Nasdaq snaps 13-day win streak: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 20, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed on Monday night after the Nasdaq Composite snapped a 13-day win streak during the regular session. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.1% […]
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Oil falls as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
This general view shows oil tanks and facilities at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the largest petrochemical industrial complex in South Korea, in Yeosu on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Shin Yong-ju / AFP via Getty Images) Shin Yong-ju | Afp | Getty Images Oil prices declined Tuesday during Asia hours amid uncertainty over the fate […]
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Asia markets open higher as hopes for Iran peace talks offset Trump threat of escalation
The Tokyo Stock Exchange in January 2022. Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Tuesday amid hopes for a resolution to the Middle East conflict, even as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to simmer. “Trump, by imposing a siege and violating the ceasefire, seeks to turn this negotiating table— […]
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