World Markets
China’s growth goal will need much stronger stimulus if U.S. trade war intensifies, economists say
Chinese President Xi Jinping stands to leave after the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 5, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters Chinese leadership took on a hefty task by setting an ambitious growth target this year but Beijing may yet need much […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Tariff fears wipe off election gains, ignite stagflation worries
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025, with U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance behind him. Win Mcnamee | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% on […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to track Wall Street declines as Trump tariffs dent sentiment
China World Trade Center. Dukai Photographer | Moment Open | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that tariffs on Mexico and Canada would go into effect as planned. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open lower, with the […]
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Brazil’s bond market could be an ‘oasis’ for some investors as Trump ramps up tariff threats
A Brazilian flag. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Brazil’s government bonds could become an “oasis” for some investors, analysts told CNBC, particularly as global trade tensions fester. The bond market of Latin America’s largest economy is driven more by idiosyncratic factors such as fiscal policy and inflation outlook rather than by global sentiment, said […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump clashes on foreign policy, wields economic threat
U.S. President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Feb. 28, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters To an economist, it might seem questionable for a country to impose tariffs on its biggest trading partners, especially when its economy is showing signs of shrinking, the stock market is sagging, prices remain […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await clarity on Trump’s tariff plans
Main Bazar, Paharganj known for its concentration of hotels, lodges, restaurants, dhabas and a wide variety of shops catering to both domestic travellers and foreign tourists, especially backpackers and low-budget travellers. Hadynyah | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose impose tariffs […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Markets rocked as Nvidia slumps and Trump confirms tariffs
Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on May 21, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would give tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which are temporarily paused, the go-ahead, while separately threatening on Wednesday to slap a 25% levy on the European Union. Those are some of the U.S.’ […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia’s slump and Trump’s renewed tariffs rocked markets
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gives a keynote address at CES 2025, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Jan. 6, 2025. Steve Marcus | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would give tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which are temporarily paused, the go-ahead, while separately threatening on Wednesday to […]
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Qatar attracts VC fund managers to Doha with its $1 billion ‘fund of funds’
Key Points Qatar Investment Authority’s $1-billion fund of funds has accepted its first group of venture capital fund managers. Raj Ganguly, co-CEO of B Capital, hailed the Gulf state’s approach to artificial intelligence, and its support for the sector, as of particular interest. It comes as Qatar looks to diversify away from its dominant oil […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia’s earnings are steady — but U.S. consumer confidence is shaky
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, showcasing the company’s latest innovations in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on January 6, 2025. Artur Widak | Anadolu | Getty Images Nvidia’s revenue in 2024 more than doubled compared with a year earlier, beating analysts’ expectations. Moreover, the company expects […]
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