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Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street declines as tech-led sell-off deepens
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Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street declines as tech-led sell-off deepens

Eschcollection | Digitalvision | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines as concerns about artificial intelligence valuations continued to pressure tech stocks. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.36% at the open, while the Topix index lost 0.26%. Technology sector dragged the Nikkei 225 index lower in early trading, led by […]

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Saudi crown prince to visit U.S. for the first time since Khashoggi scandal
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Saudi crown prince to visit U.S. for the first time since Khashoggi scandal

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman during a welcoming ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Bandar Algaloud/courtesy Of Saud | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, with the leaders expected to discuss […]

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European markets set to slump at the open as AI worries return
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European markets set to slump at the open as AI worries return

European bourses are expected to open lower on Tuesday as global markets pull back on renewed concerns over AI-linked stocks. Source

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China seeks more cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture
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China seeks more cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture

Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a meeting in Moscow on Nov. 17, 2025. Alexander Miridonov | Afp | Getty Images China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on Monday. Li told Mishustin that China welcomes more agricultural and […]

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European markets start the new trading week in slightly positive territory
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European markets start the new trading week in slightly positive territory

Pedestrians shelter from the rain under umbrellas as they pass the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock’s bell, “Big Ben”, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in London on February 22, 2024.  Henry Nicholls | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks started the new […]

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Alibaba cross-border arm plans AI subscriptions and stablecoin-like payments with JPMorgan
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Alibaba cross-border arm plans AI subscriptions and stablecoin-like payments with JPMorgan

Key Points Alibaba plans to use “tokenization” of payments for cross-border transactions in its business-to-business arm. Kuo Zhang, president of Alibaba.com told CNBC the company would work with JPMorgan, which has its own tokenization technology. The cross-border e-commerce unit also launched new AI features to help connect suppliers and buyers on its global platform. Alibaba […]

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European markets higher as U.S. government shutdown ends; Burberry jumps 7%
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European markets higher as U.S. government shutdown ends; Burberry jumps 7%

LONDON — European stocks were higher on Thursday, tracking their global counterparts as the U.S. government shutdown came to an end. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was nearly 0.1% higher 9:49 a.m. in London (4:49 a.m. ET) with sectors in mixed territory. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index and Germany’s DAX were in the red on Thursday, […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s millennial and Gen Z heirs are redefining family wealth. Startups are their bets
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s millennial and Gen Z heirs are redefining family wealth. Startups are their bets

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. The big story Rajat Mehta, scion of Mumbai-based Mehta Group, walked out of the listing ceremony of Billionbrains Garage Ventures or Groww, on Wednesday, feeling vindicated. The company he backed in 2016 […]

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Asia markets mostly rise as Dow tops 48,000 for first time; traders eye U.S. government reopening
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Asia markets mostly rise as Dow tops 48,000 for first time; traders eye U.S. government reopening

View of the Skytree from Ueno and Asakusa in Tokyo Jackal Pan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Thursday, following mixed trading on Wall Street as investors kept an eye on the U.S. government, which appeared poised to reopen as soon as the end of the week. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index […]

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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Xpeng attempts a global transformation
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Xpeng attempts a global transformation

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 Cultural shifts are subtle yet fundamental for any company aiming to succeed beyond its home market. When I visited Chinese electric car company Xpeng‘s new […]

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