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Chocolate, skincare and timepieces: What 39% tariffs on Swiss goods mean for U.S. consumers
Premium collection of dark, milk and white chocolates. Anna Kurzaeva | Moment | Getty Images U.S. buyers of Swiss products, from luxury watches and skincare to artisan chocolates, could soon face sharp price rises if negotiators are unable to strike a deal to avert 39% tariffs due to come into effect on Thursday. The announcement […]
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Russia’s economy ‘stinks,’ Trump says, and lower oil prices will stop its war machine
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on February 21, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Keep America Great rally in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 19, 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony in Jerusalem on January 23, 2020 commemorating the people of Leningrad during the Second World […]
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Watch CNBC’s full interview with President Donald Trump
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email President Donald Trump joins ‘Squawk Box’ via phone to discuss the latest news affecting markets and the country’s economic goals. 39:56 Tue, Aug 5 20259:07 AM EDT Source
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Tesla sales in Britain and Germany fall by more than 55% as China’s BYD soars
Tesla vehicles are parked outside of a dealership on July 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla‘s new car sales plummeted in both Britain and Germany in July, according to industry data published Tuesday, extending a protracted European downturn for the U.S. electric automaker. Data published by the U.K.’s Society of […]
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Europe markets climb; Diageo shares pop 7% as Guinness owner outlines cost-cutting plan
Infineon up 5% as CFO says tariff impact less severe than thought Shares of Infineon are up 5% after the German semiconductor beat on adjusted earnings per share in the latest quarter, coming in at 37 cents ($0.43) versus an LSEG estimate of 33 cents. That was on the back of 3.7 billion euros in […]
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Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025
In 2025, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Hong Kong is $2,421. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Finding the right place to rent or buy can feel daunting for first-timers or even repeat real estate investors, considering the impact it can have on your wallet. This is especially true in big metropolitan areas, […]
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Saudi Aramco posts revenue drop ahead of projected demand hike in second half
Logo of Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Group, Saudi petroleum and natural gas company, seen on the second day of the 24th World Petroleum Congress at the Big 4 Building at Stampede Park, on September 18, 2023, in Calgary, Canada. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images Saudi Aramco on Tuesday posted a drop […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Markets appear to have gotten over the July jobs report — unlike Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters ahed of boarding Marine One to depart for New Jersey, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 1, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July’s jobs report revised previous months’ figures down so dramatically that U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday […]
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BP CEO hails exploration discovery boon after surprise profit beat
Trowbridge in Somerset, England, on March 15, 2025. Anna Barclay | Getty Images News | Getty Images Britain’s BP on Tuesday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, following a period of heightened volatility for global oil and gas prices. The struggling energy major reported underlying replacement cost profit, used as a proxy for net profit, of $2.35 […]
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How an obscure SEC proposal could boost listings on European stock exchanges
A little-known regulatory proposal taking shape in the United States could deliver a welcome boost to Europe’s stock exchanges, which have been struggling for years to stem an exodus of companies to New York. The Securities and Exchange Commission is in the early stages of a proposal to tighten the rules for foreign companies that […]
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