Foreign policy
As Europe ramps up defense spending talks, analysts name the stocks set to benefit
Global officials gathered in Munich, Germany, over the weekend for the Munich Security Conference, with talk focused on defense spending and the war in Ukraine. European officials appeared to signal a willingness to ramp up spending following pressure to do so from U.S. President Donald Trump. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said defense […]
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India’s NTPC plans to spend $62 billion on 30GW of nuclear power, sources say
Indian state power company NTPC is looking to build 30 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades, three times more than expected, at a cost of $62 billion, three sources said. The country’s top power producer, which mainly runs coal-fired plants, is seeking land for its ambitious plan in a country […]
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European markets edge higher as political tension lingers
Anglo American Platinum announces dividend and demerger plans Anglo American Platinum said Monday that it would pay out an additional cash dividend before a demerger that will see it become a standalone company. The additional dividend will amount to 59 South African rand ($3.21) per share, with the payout totaling 15.7 billion rand. It will […]
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Citing a ‘routine’ update, US removes reference to Taiwan independence on website
The United States Department of State logo on a smartphone screen. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The U.S. State Department said it has made a routine update to the Taiwan section of its website, after the removal of previous wording saying it did not support Taiwan’s formal independence, among other changes that cheered the government in Taipei. The fact sheet on Taiwan, updated last week, retains Washington’s opposition […]
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Europe must take a stand when it comes to Ukraine’s future in NATO, foreign ministers say
(L-R) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock sit on the panel during the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany on February 15, 2025. Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Europe is facing an “existential” moment in […]
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Russia’s Putin could be NATO’s ‘Man of the Year’ as he’s strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles during his meeting with workers, while visiting the AvtoVAZ automobile plant, January 28, 2025, in Togliatti, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has done more to strengthen and unite NATO than member states have done, U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told the Munich […]
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Without Europe a Russia-Ukraine peace deal wouldn’t work, EU foreign policy chief says
If Europe is left out of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, a deal wouldn’t work, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told CNBC at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. “For anything to work it has to have Ukrainians and Europeans as a part of it, because Ukrainians and Europeans are the ones who […]
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JD Vance criticizes European democracy, says greatest threat is ‘from within’
US Vice President JD Vance delivers his speech during the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany on February 14, 2025. Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images European leaders reeled Friday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance lambasted the continent’s democratic institutions, warning that its greatest threats came from internal factors. “The […]
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CNBC Daily Open: PPI and tariffs cloud markets, but investors choose to see silver lining
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on February 12, 2025. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Humans are forward-looking creatures. It allows us to plan for the future, increasing our chances of survival and success, but can also bog us […]
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As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey and Turkey’s ambassador to NATO Zeki Levent Gumrukcu take part in a family photo during a NATO Defence Ministers meeting at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 13, 2025. Yves Herman | Reuters As the world’s defense and security […]
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