World economy
The U.S.’ AI love affair with the UAE isn’t just about access — it’s about dominance
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump upon arrival at the presidential terminal in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Deep in the oil-rich deserts of the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates is on […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: What chip shortage? 10 questions with AI startup unfazed by U.S.-China tensions
In this photo illustration, the artificial intelligence (AI) apps DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Copilot, Claude, and Perplexity seen displayed on a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images 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. Each week, […]
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‘Buckle up, this ride’s far from over’: Trump’s EU tariffs delay is no guarantee trade tensions won’t escalate, market watchers say
President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen at the World Economic Forum, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Davos, Switzerland. Evan Vucci | AP Photo Investors should “buckle up” for more volatility as the potential for a trade war has not completely dissipated despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s delay of rolling […]
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How On is taking on Nike and Adidas in the sneaker race
Swiss brand On is quickly emerging as a global challenger in the sportswear market. The company, which sells premium-priced athletic shoes and apparel, reported net sales for the three-month period ended March 31 rose over 40% to 726.6 million Swiss francs (US$869 million) compared with the year prior. Analysts say the brand has been able […]
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How big European Union tariff could backfire on Trump, according to trade, freight experts
US President Donald Trump prepares to sign executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2025. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images President Trump’s social media tariffs threats against Apple and the European Union reflect a worrying issue for the markets and economy, according to trade […]
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Britain’s economy shows signs of positive momentum — but the UK may not be out of the woods just yet
People walk in Trafalgar Square, London, on April 28, 2025. Adrien Fillon | Nurphoto | Getty Images It’s been rare for a string of positive economic news to emerge out of the U.K. in 2025 — but this week in particular has given Britain three reasons to be optimistic. Data on Friday signaled unexpected positive […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Why Make-in-India isn’t a guaranteed success despite U.S. tariffs on China
Workers assemble electronic devices in China in 2016. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | 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 businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Each weekday, CNBC’s […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: A fragile truce as tempers flare
Containers pile up at Taicang Port Container Terminal in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 18, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images 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. Each week, we’ll explore the biggest business […]
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Chinese businesses stick to diversifying away from the U.S. despite trade truce, survey shows
Vessels carrying shipping containers sail near Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2025. Tyrone Siu | Reuters The intense trade war with the U.S. has left lasting scars on Chinese exporters with many looking to diversify away from the U.S., despite the temporary tariff reprieves, a private survey found. Based on […]
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The market just gave investors a gift. Here’s how not to blow it, according to investing experts
The stock market has come full circle from its April lows, with all of the losses suffered now recovered. For investors who long defied warnings about being over-exposed to U.S. stocks, especially with the dominant position of a handful of tech stocks in the S&P 500, the rebound in portfolios is a good opportunity to […]
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