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Russia and UAE double down on trade, testing U.S. limits
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with United Arab Emirates’ President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2022. Pavel Bednyakov | Sputnik | via Reuters DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan traveled to Russia on Thursday for his second […]
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Companies are monitoring and enforcing office attendance at the highest rate in 5 years
Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight […]
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India isn’t flinching: Why Trump might be misreading India’s tariff playbook
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images India’s stock market showed little sign of panic a day after the U.S. announced a 50% tariff on […]
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Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs come into effect, hitting dozens of U.S. trading partners
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 U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs took effect on Thursday, imposing higher duties on many of the country’s trading partners’ exports to […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Airbnb, DoorDash, Lyft, E.l.f. Beauty and more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Duolingo — The maker of the language learning app surged about 14%. Duolingo said that it sees third-quarter revenues in the range of $257 million to $261 million, while the LSEG consensus called for $253 million. The company also beat estimates on the top and bottom […]
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Switzerland is in a uniquely difficult position when it comes to tariffs. Here’s why
Bern Skyline taken from the Rosengarten at sunrise in Switzerland. Church centre: Nydeggkirche Cathedral right: Berner Münster Bridge left: Nydeggbrücke Joe Daniel Price | Moment | Getty Images Switzerland is scrambling to make a trade deal with Washington as it looks to avoid a “triple blow” of economic problems after being hit with 39% tariffs […]
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Trump raises India tariffs to 50% over Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 13, 2025. Modi will try to rekindle his bromance with Donal Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images The White House announced Wednesday that it is imposing an additional 25% tariff […]
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Trump views foreign investment pledges as gifts. Trade partners say that’s way off the mark
President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap over the foreign investment pledges he has secured as part of several recent trade deals, variously describing the multi-billion dollar commitments as a “signing bonus” and “seed money” and a “gift.” “If you look at Japan, we’re taking in $550 billion and that’s like a signing bonus […]
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What the end of Energy Star could mean for commercial real estate
An Energy Star sign on a building. Lynne Gilbert | Moment Mobile | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors […]
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Trump’s tariff playbook comes with a baseball twist
First Lady Melania Trump (C) looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump as he dons his MAGA hat before greeting members of the military and their families during the Military Family Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images Say […]
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