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Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts
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Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts

A visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, displayed on December 23, 2017 in Paris, France. Chesnot | Getty Images LONDON — Britain is making a fresh pitch to become a global crypto hub, but faces a tough road ahead amid criticism from local entrepreneurs and U.S. competition under President-elect Donald Trump. Britain’s Labour government has […]

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European markets head for mixed open with all eyes on French confidence vote
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European markets head for mixed open with all eyes on French confidence vote

South Korean stocks nosedive Members and supporters of South Korean opposition parties gather in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korea’s financial markets took a downward turn on Wednesday, as an outbreak of political turmoil left investors uncertain about the country’s prospects. […]

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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks start December chilly; Korea stocks tumble on political chaos
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks start December chilly; Korea stocks tumble on political chaos

The Fearless Girl statue outside the New York Stock Exchange on December 18, 2020 in New York City. Noam Galai | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter […]

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Here’s how investors are trading France’s political chaos
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Here’s how investors are trading France’s political chaos

The French government is on the brink of collapse and investors are gearing up for a volatile week of trading, with some eyeing opportunities amid the chaos. The difference between French and German government bond yields has risen to 85 basis points in recent days — the highest in more than 10 years — as […]

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Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade after President Yoon’s martial law flip-flop
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Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade after President Yoon’s martial law flip-flop

A man holds the South Korea flag outside the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, 2024, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3 declared emergency martial law, saying the step was necessary to protect the country from “communist forces” amid parliamentary wrangling over […]

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Australia third-quarter GDP grows at 0.3%, missing expectations
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Australia third-quarter GDP grows at 0.3%, missing expectations

Sydney Harbour taking in the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and ferries at sunrise during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 20, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. James D. Morgan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Australia’s economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh […]

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South Korea stocks down nearly 2% after President Yoon imposes and then lifts martial law
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South Korea stocks down nearly 2% after President Yoon imposes and then lifts martial law

People gather outside the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024.  Soo-hyeon Kim | Reuters South Korean markets opened lower Wednesday, after a day of political upheaval in South Korea that saw President Yoon Suk Yeol impose and then lift a martial law […]

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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks began December chilly, but will probably warm up soon
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks began December chilly, but will probably warm up soon

New York City was hit by the first snow of the season on November 15, 2018. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like […]

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Bank of Korea holds emergency meeting after Yoon lifts martial law
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Bank of Korea holds emergency meeting after Yoon lifts martial law

Signage for Bank of Korea is displayed atop the central bank’s headquarters building in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. South Korea’s central bank hiked interest rates for a second consecutive meeting on Thursday to wrestle consumer inflation down from 13-year highs, and further raised its projections for prices to rise to their […]

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S&P 500 futures are little changed after index posts another record close: Live updates
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S&P 500 futures are little changed after index posts another record close: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 29, 2024.  Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were flat Tuesday night after the S&P 500 posted a new record close. Futures tied to the S&P 500 added just 0.06%. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.2%. Dow […]

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