World Markets
CNBC Daily Open: Major U.S. banks enjoy a blowout quarter — assuaging trade war concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent adjusts his glasses during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on Oct. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images China has been using its dominance in the rare earth industry to slash […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Strong bank earnings seem to overshadow escalating trade war
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks as he and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a press conference on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 15, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters China has been using its dominance in the rare earth industry to slash prices, driving foreign competitors […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise, tracking Wall Street gains on strong bank earnings
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, buildings on bank of Yarra river Peter Adams | Stone | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Thursday, tracking Wall Street gains on strong bank earnings in a volatile trading session. Investors have been on edge in recent days as global trade tensions have escalated. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), known to many as […]
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European stocks move higher as luxury brands drive early gains; France’s CAC up 2.5%
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on Oct. 14, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks rose during early trading Wednesday, with luxury brands driving gains, as the region’s markets rebounded after touching a two-week low in the previous […]
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CNBC Daily Open: A Trump post drowns out positive developments for markets
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on Oct. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images U.S. stocks had a rocky day of trading, swinging from highs to lows like the quality of Game of Thrones across […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump has the last word on U.S. stocks
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, in the Rose Garden patio at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 14, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters U.S. stocks had a rocky day of trading, swinging from highs and lows like the quality of […]
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Global bonds rally as fresh trade tensions send investors flocking to safety
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Bond yields reflect borrowing costs for the governments who issue them, but can have an effect on mortgage rates, investment returns, the wider economy and personal borrowing. Certain markets have their own domestic issues at play. An uptick in unemployment in the U.K., […]
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CNBC Daily Open: A chance for peace in the Middle East and the U.S.-China trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he poses next to a sign before a family photo at a world leaders’ summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Oct. 13, 2025. Suzanne Plunkett | Reuters This might not be Christmas, but […]
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European markets set to open lower as positive sentiment vanishes
European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, reversing largely positive sentiment at the start of the week. Source
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PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December U.S. IPO, sources say: Reuters
Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank 9984.T prepares for an initial public offering of the Japanese payments app operator in the United States as early as December, according to two sources. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank prepares for an initial public offering of the Japanese payments app […]
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