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CNBC Daily Open: A Trump post drowns out positive developments for markets
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on Oct. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images U.S. stocks had a rocky day of trading, swinging from highs to lows like the quality of Game of Thrones across […]
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ASML looks to calm fears over 2026 growth as it warns of China sales decline
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML on Wednesday looked to calm concerns over 2026 growth as it warned that it expects a “significant” sales decline in China. The firm said it does not expect 2026 total net sales to be below 2025 and added that it will provide more details on its outlook in January. Guidance […]
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT will soon allow ‘erotica’ for adults in major policy shift
Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a media tour of the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Adult ChatGPT users can soon access a less censored version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, which will include erotic materials, OpenAI […]
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China consumer prices drop more than expected in September, staying in deflationary territory
Pedestrians pass a Huawei Technologies Co. flagship store in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s consumer prices fell more than expected in September, while the deflation in producer prices persisted, underscoring the impact of sluggish domestic demand and trade worries on consumer and business sentiment. The […]
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Iraq pledges to end $4 billion gas imports from Iran by 2028 as it races to diversify beyond oil
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said he hopes to end the country’s $4 billion reliance on Iranian gas by 2028, in an effort to diversify the major oil-producer’s economy. Decades of mismanagement, underinvestment and corruption have strained the power grid of Iraq, which is OPEC’s second-largest oil producer after Saudi Arabia. Gas […]
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As Japan’s opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Newly-elected leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after winning the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 04, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Under normal circumstances in Japan, the leader of the governing party would be the prime minister, particularly between election […]
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Asia markets set for higher open, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines on renewed U.S.-China trade feud
SHANGHAI, CHINA – AUGUST 14, 2025 – Tourists are visiting the Bund in Shanghai, China on August 14, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines after U.S. and China exchanged blows in a renewed trade feud. U.S. President Donald Trump […]
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Deutsche Bank upgrades Europe to positive versus the U.S. Here’s why
European equities 15 years’ of underperformance in comparison to the U.S. has come to an end, according to Deutsche Bank as it upgraded its stance on the region from neutral to positive. “Tactically, we expect further upside for European equities until year-end,” strategists at the bank said in an October note, putting it down to […]
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Stock futures are little changed after U.S.-China trade concerns lead to tumultuous session: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 13, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed on Tuesday night, following a volatile session for stocks, as traders digested the latest developments in the U.S.-China trade war. Futures tied to the […]
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Fed’s Powell suggests tightening program could end soon, offers no guidance on rates
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday suggested the central bank is nearing a point where it will stop […]
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