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Asia markets open lower, tracking Wall Street losses, as Iran conflict sends oil prices soaring
Smoke rises from an Israeli strike targeting the southern suburbs on March 5, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were lower Friday, tracking Wall Street losses overnight, as the Iran conflict sends energy prices higher. Overnight, oil prices broke through the $80 per barrel mark, with Brent futures up 3.54% […]
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Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip
Key Points U.S. strikes on Iran raised doubts about Trump’s planned visit to China. Prediction markets showed increased bets on a greater likelihood of a delayed Trump trip. Analysts said trade talks may outweigh geopolitical tensions for both sides. Source
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World’s largest sovereign wealth fund’s bets on Big Tech and banking drive gains
A view of Bryggen, the historic Hanseatic Wharf in Bergen, Norway, on Sept. 16, 2024. Manuel Romano | Nurphoto | Getty Images Norway’s $2 trillion oil fund, the largest of its kind, generated an annual profit of about $248 billion last year, with strong gains in global equities driving a 15.1% return. Norges Bank Investment […]
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The world’s biggest sovereign wealth fund is using Anthropic’s Claude AI model to screen investments for ethical issues
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, addresses a press conference on his company’s annual results for 2024 at Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway, on January 29, 2025. Ole Berg-rusten | Afp | Getty Images Norway’s $2 trillion oil fund, one of the world’s biggest investors, said Thursday that it is now using AI […]
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Rolls-Royce raises outlook, plans up to $12 billion share buyback as engine demand boosts growth
Rolls-Royce said Thursday it expects profits of over £4 billion ($5.42 billion) this year as the aero engine and power systems maker promised another year of robust growth. The aerospace giant is targeting underlying operating profit of between £4 billion and £4.2 billion in 2026, above the midpoint of £3.65 billion as expected by analysts […]
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CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: With shares up 1,200%, Rolls-Royce’s CEO has lots to shout about
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch Employees work on a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine for an Airbus SE A330neo aircraft at the Safran SA plant in Colomiers, France, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Safran Nacelles manufactures nacelles for short, medium and long-range […]
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Congress contemplates its role on tariffs after Supreme Court decision
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) gives a thumbs up as he arrives for a House Republican Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images President Donald Trump says he does not need Congress to impose tariffs, but his recent attempts to impose new import duties could […]
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EU postpones vote on U.S. trade deal after Trump’s latest tariff threat
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (not pictured), in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Europe has warned that trade deals struck with the U.S. could now be at risk after President Donald Trump unveiled a new global 15% tariff on all imports at […]
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Dow futures drop 250 points as Trump raises tariffs again, sowing confusion: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said he’s raising his global tariffs to 15% following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s “reciprocal” tariffs. […]
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Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s landmark decision against Trump’s tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Supreme Court’s decision Friday to throw out a large number of tariffs […]
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