World economy
Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says
Two armed members of Iran’s police special forces stand behind a country flag placed on an armored military vehicle during a pro-Government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: AI is taking over core operations of Indian IT companies
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. Subscribe here. Millions of techies and engineers who have built India’s multi-billion-dollar IT services industry have a new teammate: artificial intelligence. And embracing this partnership is no longer optional — resistance could mean […]
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European markets head for higher open as traders track Greenland, Iran news
European stocks are expected to open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran. Source
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Battle for the recovering luxury market heats up
Louis Vuitton officially opened a new flagship in downtown Beijing on Jan. 13, 2026. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story For the last few weeks, a new […]
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European stocks hit record high as focus shifts to Greenland talks; BP warns of $5 billion impairment charge
The flags of Denmark, left, and Greenland fly side-by-side outside Hotel Soma in Ilulissat, Greenland, on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Juliette Pavy | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened in broadly positive territory on Wednesday as investors in the region focus on an upcoming meeting between U.S., Greenlandic and Danish officials to […]
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European shares open broadly higher as geopolitics remains in focus
A trader works at his desk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the opening bell in New York on December 3, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened higher on Tuesday, as investors continued to weigh geopolitical developments in Iran, and the launching […]
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European markets open the week on a somber note as Fed Powell probe in focus
Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year’s budget. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON […]
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What Trump’s Venezuela intervention means for Guyana’s vast oil wealth
A woman holding an umbrella crosses a road at the entrance of Demerara Harbour Bridge with a sign that reads “Essequibo belongs to Guyana” in Georgetown on September 2, 2025. Joaquin Sarmiento | Afp | Getty Images The Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela is expected to radically reshape regional risk, including when it comes […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains on U.S. jobs data
Shanghai’s city skyline as seen from observation deck at Shanghai Tower in China. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after a U.S. job report showed fewer jobs were created in December than expected, while the unemployment rate fell, signaling resilience in the […]
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Op-ed: Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and China are headed for Latin American clash
US President Donald Trump shows a lapel pin as he speaks during a meeting with US oil companies executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on January 9, 2026. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images The conversation in Washington right now is abuzz with talk of President Donald Trump’s […]
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