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South Korea stocks crashed 18% in two days. Could it happen here?
World

South Korea stocks crashed 18% in two days. Could it happen here?

A man walks past in front of an electronic screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange in Seoul on March 3, 2026. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korean stocks quickly fell from grace following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. But Wall Street doesn’t see that […]

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World’s largest sovereign wealth fund’s bets on Big Tech and banking drive gains
World

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
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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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EU postpones vote on U.S. trade deal after Trump’s latest tariff threat
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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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Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors brush off Trump’s tariff hike to 15%
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors brush off Trump’s tariff hike to 15%

Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, brushing aside concerns after U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would increase global tariffs to […]

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Trump to hike global tariffs to 15% from 10%, ‘effective immediately’
Politics

Trump to hike global tariffs to 15% from 10%, ‘effective immediately’

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would increase global tariffs to 15% from 10%, one day after the Supreme Court struck down his “reciprocal” tariffs. […]

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If you missed big international stock market rally in 2025, it’s not too late to start making money overseas
Finance

If you missed big international stock market rally in 2025, it’s not too late to start making money overseas

ETF Edge If you missed big international stock market rally in 2025, it’s not too late to start making money overseas Published Fri, Jan 30 202610:26 AM ESTUpdated 3 Hours Ago Krysta Escobar WATCH LIVE Source

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Global stock markets’ winners and losers of 2025 — and where they’re headed
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Global stock markets’ winners and losers of 2025 — and where they’re headed

Global stocks have seen a stellar run in 2025, yet widening performance gaps and rising expectations suggest the new year may separate durable winners from fleeting momentum trades. The MSCI All Country World Index , which measures the performance of over 2,500 large and mid-cap equities from developed and emerging markets, has climbed over 21% […]

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Tariff threat is persisting, but under-the-surface improvements are taking place for global equities
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Tariff threat is persisting, but under-the-surface improvements are taking place for global equities

Though tariff concerns persist on Wall Street, some subtle movements in global equities are starting to support the bull case for markets. The global stock market is starting to show an improvement, with less concentration in the megacaps, and broader overall participation, according to Tim Hayes, chief global investment strategist at Ned Davis Research. The […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The humble onion could be holding India’s economy hostage
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The humble onion could be holding India’s economy hostage

A seller is arranging onions at a vegetable market in Nagaon district, in the northeastern state of Assam, India, on February 1, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big […]

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