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‘This is a structural goods recession’: U.S. freight market is starting to roll over as Chinese trade plummets
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‘This is a structural goods recession’: U.S. freight market is starting to roll over as Chinese trade plummets

The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs continues to rip through the logistics and transportation sectors, with major ports experiencing a steep drop in imports after records were set earlier this year, and volumes throughout the supply chain rolling over. For the first time in 2025, rates for van, flatbed, and refrigerated loads in October […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Micro-dramas make a leap from China to India, fueling a new content race
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Micro-dramas make a leap from China to India, fueling a new content race

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 Recent friendly overtures aside, India does not always see eye to eye with China. But when it comes to the battle for eyeballs, the country’s entertainment industry has […]

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Asia markets set to open mixed as Nvidia’s earnings beat and bullish forecast lift tech sentiment
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Asia markets set to open mixed as Nvidia’s earnings beat and bullish forecast lift tech sentiment

A view of Tokyo’s skyline on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Julian Finney | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Thursday as investors digested Nvidia‘s latest quarterly beat — released after the closing bell stateside — which appeared to restore confidence in major technology stocks. Shares of […]

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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: China’s homegrown games capture overseas players as its cultural influence expands
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: China’s homegrown games capture overseas players as its cultural influence expands

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 From Nezha 2 to Labubu, it’s been quite a year for Chinese cultural exports. Now, one of the latest titles to hit the $189 billion […]

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European stock market sell-off continues as investors await Nvidia earnings
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European stock market sell-off continues as investors await Nvidia earnings

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on November 17, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — European markets resumed their sell off on Wednesday amid lingering doubts over tech stocks, with investors eagerly awaiting Nvidia earnings later. […]

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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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