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European markets climb higher after U.S. jobs report; Maersk down 5%
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European markets climb higher after U.S. jobs report; Maersk down 5%

A TV presenter gets ready for the daily reporting from the floor of the German share price index DAX at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November 15, 2023.  Staff | Reuters LONDON — European stocks climbed higher Friday after the latest U.S. jobs report soared past expectations. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.4% […]

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European markets close 1% lower as investors focus on Middle East escalation
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European markets close 1% lower as investors focus on Middle East escalation

Smoke rises from a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike as journalists and local residents visit during a press tour on October 2, 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon.  Daniel Carde | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks ended the day lower on Thursday as conflict in the Middle East weighed on regional investor sentiment. The pan-European […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The ‘sticky’ outsourcing firms on the rise
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The ‘sticky’ outsourcing firms on the rise

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. The big story India has long been the destination for companies in developed markets to outsource labor […]

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U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
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U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims

U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem.  Gwengoat | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to a Xinjiang trade blacklist over forced labor accusations. The move comes just one week after Beijing retaliated against claims of human rights violations in the region and related “discriminatory measures” from American companies. The […]

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Yale’s Stephen Roach: Markets are in danger of being ‘whipsawed’ by Middle East conflict, U.S. unemployment
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Yale’s Stephen Roach: Markets are in danger of being ‘whipsawed’ by Middle East conflict, U.S. unemployment

01 October 2024, Israel, Tel Aviv: Missiles launched from Iran are seen in the sky over Tel Aviv. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Markets are in danger of being “whipsawed” by the combination of regional conflict in the Middle East and rising unemployment in the United States, says Stephen Roach, senior fellow […]

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A historic strike is underway at U.S. ports — and the impact on global supply chains could be huge
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A historic strike is underway at U.S. ports — and the impact on global supply chains could be huge

A container ship departs the Port of Newark for the Atlantic Ocean on September 30, 2024 seen from New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images A massive dockworker strike at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts is expected to wreak havoc on global supply chains and the economy, […]

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European markets kick off October trading on a high note; euro zone inflation data in focus
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European markets kick off October trading on a high note; euro zone inflation data in focus

A shopping street in Steglitz district, Berlin, Germany. Getty Images LONDON — European stocks kicked off October trading in positive territory after ending September on a somber note. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.2% in opening trade, with sectors and major bourses diverging. Tech and travel and leisure stocks led gains, both up 0.44%, […]

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Japan’s next prime minister is a career dissenter, but experts doubt he can govern as one
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Japan’s next prime minister is a career dissenter, but experts doubt he can govern as one

Newly-elected leader and sitting chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference following his election in the party leadership elections on September 27, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shigeru Ishiba, the man set to become the next leader of Japan, has made […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Can India grow as fast as China did?
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Can India grow as fast as China did?

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. The big story The big banks of Wall Street have been quick to tweak what they expect […]

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European stocks higher as mining stocks lead gains; French luxury giants LVMH and Kering up 8%
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European stocks higher as mining stocks lead gains; French luxury giants LVMH and Kering up 8%

City of London skyline on 10th June 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the primary central business district CBD of London.  Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were higher on Thursday, spurred on by overnight […]

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