Economic events
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
A general view of people visiting the Trafalgar Tavern pub decorated with bunting and string lights on the bank of the River Thames in Greenwich on December 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, according […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Hotter-than-expected inflation stokes U.S. policy concerns
Eggs for sale at 72.2 cents per egg from a supermarket on Feb. 10, 2025 in Monterey Park, California, U.S. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images What do arthouse movies and U.S. interest rates in 2025 have in common? There’s a chance both will have no cuts. The 3% figure for 12-month headline […]
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India’s inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
India’s central bank held its key interest rate for a seventh straight policy meeting on Friday as growth in the economy is expected to remain robust while inflation stays above the 4% target. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India’s headline inflation dipped year-on-year for a third straight month to 4.31% in January, providing more […]
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East Germany is a far-right stronghold — and economic concerns helped make it happen
Alice Weidel, chancellor candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party, speaks to supporters as they wave German flags at the AfD election campaign launch rally. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images Germany’s far-right party is dominating polls in the country’s eastern region less than two weeks before the federal […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Enthusiasm over Trump and AI appears to be waning
The ArcelorMittal steel production plant in Ghent, Belgium, on July 27, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images The excitement over artificial intelligence and U.S. President Donald Trump’s perceived friendliness to the stock market buoyed investor sentiment as recently as December. In 2025, it seems those animal spirits have somewhat evaporated. Any time Trump […]
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Want to invest in China? Here’s how the pros are investing in the face of trade frictions
The tariff tussle between the U.S. and China has made many investors wary of the country’s stock market , but some still see opportunities in it. China launched tit-for-tat measures on Feb. 4, in a rapid response to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports, stoking fears of a trade war between the world’s two biggest […]
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Asia-Pacific markets fall as tariff worries dent investor sentiment
Dukai Photographer | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets fell Monday, tracking U.S. stocks futures that were lower ahead of key economic data, with escalating trade tensions denting investor sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he was planning to announce a blanket 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, […]
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China’s consumer inflation at 5-month high, producer deflation persists
China’s consumer inflation accelerated to its fastest in five months in January while producer price deflation persisted, reflecting mixed consumer spending and weak factory activity. Deflationary pressures are likely to persist in China this year, analysts say, unless policymakers can rekindle sluggish domestic demand, with tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Chinese goods adding […]
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White House pins ‘weak’ jobs numbers on Biden, touts Trump plan
President Donald Trump’s new Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is interviewed by FOX News on her first full day of work at the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tuesday marks the first full day of Trump’s second term in the White House. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The White House on Friday […]
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European markets set to open lower after reaching record high
European markets are set to climb down from record highs when trading resumes on Friday, as corporate earnings, monetary policy and key U.S. jobs data remain in focus. London’s FTSE 100 is expected to open 24 points lower at 8,712 points, according to IG. The German DAX index is slated to open 17 points lower […]
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