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South Korea political turmoil presents investment opportunities, says U.S. investor
The recent political turmoil in South Korea looks set to be short-lived, according to fund manager Arjun Jayaraman, who said there are opportunities for investors in the country. The portfolio manager at U.S.-based investment firm Causeway Capital Management added that risks around the South Korean stock market were now priced in, following a failed attempt […]
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Trump picks China critic Glass as Japan envoy
American and Japan flags waving against the sky. Adventtr | Istock | Getty Images U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he was picking George Glass, a former investment banker and diplomat notable for his criticisms of China, to serve as his ambassador to Japan. “In my First Term, George was the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. As a […]
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Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
A Japanese national flag flies while a pedestrian walks past the Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week as it awaits greater clarity on domestic wages […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s central bank has a new governor. Three experts reveal what they’d do in his shoes
Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), during a news conference in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. India’s newly-appointed central bank governor Malhotra said he will look to uphold stability and continuity in policy in his role. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: What lies ahead for India after a big GDP growth miss?
People buying vegetables at a local market in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on August 22, 2023. (Photo by Chandradeep Kumar/ The India Today Group via Getty Images) The India Today Group | The India Today Group | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, U.S. Steel, FedEx, AT&T and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. U.S. Steel — Shares dropped 8.6% Tuesday, the day after President-elect Donald Trump said he would stop Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying the Pittsburgh steelmaker. The deal was first reached in late 2023, but has faced political and labor opposition since. AT & T — The […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Investors are filled with the festive spirit
Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today New highs for S&P […]
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Latest US strike on China’s chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
A Chinese flag is displayed next to a “Made in China” sign seen on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips, in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. Florence Lo | Reuters The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies, including […]
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Shares of key chip suppliers jump as U.S. reportedly considers toned-down China curbs
An ASML icon is being displayed on a circuit board, alongside the flags of the USA and China, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on January 4, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of key global semiconductor equipment firms jumped on Thursday after a report that the U.S. is considering […]
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U.S. stocks too expensive? Morningstar’s top exec reveals where he’s investing instead
Attractive returns and a breadth of opportunities are among the reasons the U.S. market historically reigns supreme among investors. However, one market watcher considers U.S. stocks to be expensive and is now seeking opportunities in cheaper markets with what he sees as better risk-adjusted returns. “We believe markets outside the U.S. are more attractive than […]
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