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CNBC Daily Open: Who shot first? Hormuz heats again as ceasefire and oil markets in peril
U.S. President Donald Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with U.S. flags visible behind him, in Washington, United States, on March 2, 2026. The White House via X | Anadolu | Getty Images Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition […]
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French prosecutors escalate probe of Elon Musk and X to criminal investigation
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images French cybercrime authorities have escalated an investigation of Elon Musk and his social network X to a criminal probe, […]
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Norway’s central bank raises interest rates to curb inflation; European stocks end lower
European stocks finished Thursday in negative territory as investors await the outcome of reports that Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement to end the war. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed the session down more than 1%, reversing earlier gains. Major regional bourses in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Milan all finished in the red, […]
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France is fan favorite for the FIFA World Cup — but AI is backing another nation for glory, says BofA
Kylian Mbappe exercising inside the gym at Ciudad Real Madrid on May 06, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Antonio Villalba | Real Madrid | Getty Images France has emerged as a clear fan favorite for this year’s FIFA World Cup in North America, according to a Bank of America survey — but Microsoft’s Copilot artificial intelligence […]
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European stocks soar amid growing optimism for Gulf peace deal
European stocks soared on Wednesday as traders responded to reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to an agreement that will bring an end to the war. The White House expects an Iranian response on “several key points”, including a moratorium on nuclear enrichment, in the next 48 hours, Axios reported. The countries are […]
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European markets open mostly positive as Trump threatens new auto tariffs
LONDON — European markets opened the new trading week in positive territory as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and a potential renewal of transatlantic trade tensions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.1% higher shortly after 8:00 a.m. in London. France’s CAC 40 was down almost 0.1%. Germany’s DAX was up 0.1% […]
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The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won’t be easy
Hefty upfront costs, issues disposing of radiation and waste, and memories of terrible accidents have all contributed to Europe’s reluctance to embrace nuclear energy in recent decades. But the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Iran war has exposed the continent’s vulnerability to disrupted energy imports – and nuclear may offer Europe […]
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Global week ahead: Is ‘Sell in May’ just a myth?
Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., April 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Conventional wisdom can be a stubborn force. As the trading month of May gets into full swing this week, should investors continue to follow the old adage of […]
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European markets to open higher as Trump considers Iran peace proposal
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await Washington’s response to Iranian peace proposals and look ahead to earnings reports from several regional companies. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is seen opening a touch higher, with Germany’s DAX up 0.23%, France’s CAC 40 up 0.34% and Italy’s FTSE MIB 0.3% […]
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Why 3 of Europe’s biggest economies are paying a premium for borrowing as bond traders baulk at ‘BIF’ debt credibility
Bond investors are exacting a heavy price from three of Europe’s largest economies, which are struggling with a credibility crisis as the Iran conflict thrusts government borrowing back into the spotlight. “Britain, Italy and France have now become nations where spreads to what we’d call core nations — such as the U.S. and German government […]
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