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Russia lowers interest rates to 20% in first cut since 2022 as inflation pressures ease

Inflation in Russia hit 8.3% in the first quarter of the year, with the effects of the war in Ukraine continuing to be felt in the economy.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Britain wants to lift a ban on a key crypto product β€” and catch up to the U.S.

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority announced Friday that it plans to lift a ban on sales of crypto exchange-traded notes to consumers.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Elon Musk says SpaceX will decommission Dragon spacecraft after Trump threat β€” or not

SpaceX's Dragon is the only U.S. option for delivering crew to and from the International Space Station.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Europeans say society is broken β€” and Brits want a rule-breaking leader to fix it, poll finds

People across Europe say their countries are in decline and society is broken, according to a new Ipsos poll shared with CNBC.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Swiss franc's safe haven status is proving to be a headache for the nation

Switzerland has been placed on a "currency practices" watchlist by the U.S. Treasury department.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Peak private equity? Sector gets defensive about its ability to generate top returns

At the SuperReturn conference in Berlin, private equity execs urged investors to ride out a cycle that has dampened dealmaking activity.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

India's central bank beats market expectations to deliver outsized rate cut of 50 points

This also marks a third straight rate cut since February, and comes below the median estimates of 5.75% in a Reuters poll.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

From bromance to bitter feud β€” a timeline of Trump and Musk's relationship

The bromance is over. Here's a rundown of how Trump and Musk got here.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The world could be facing another β€˜China shock,’ but it comes with a silver-lining

A new round of "China shock" appears to be under way as Beijing doubles down on manufacturing and exports to offset the drag in domestic consumption.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Long-awaited Trump-Xi call isn't enough to resolve looming critical mineral shortage this summer

A high-stakes U.S.-China call has yet to resolve a metals shortage that businesses say could halt production of cars and other industrial parts this summer.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC Daily Open: Trump and Musk's breakup spills into the markets

The White House’s relationships with others β€” a drama equally or more entertaining than television to some β€” have concrete effects on the economy and markets.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Where a Michelin-starred Japanese chef eats, drinks and shops in Tokyo

Shingo Akikuni is best known as the chef at Shingo, a one-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Miami. Here's how he spends his time when visiting Tokyo.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

New research busts 6 AI myths: Artificial intelligence makes workers 'more valuable, not less'

PwC's 2025 AI Jobs Barometer report busts six common myths about the impact of artificial intelligence β€” says AI will make workers "more valuable, not less."

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

'London is back:' Mayor β€” and Trump critic β€” Sadiq Khan looks to lure businesses from the U.S.

"London is back," the capital's Mayor Sadiq Khan told CNBC on Wednesday, laying out his ambition to attract investors, visitors and students away from the U.S.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Sweden is feeling the heat from Trump tariffs β€” and there's more to come

Sweden's economy and households are already feeling the heat from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the country's finance minister said.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Any respite for Japan’s bonds is likely to be short-term

Foreigners have recently been the only major buyers of the country’s longer-term government debt

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US imposes sanctions on four ICC judges

Washington escalates feud with International Criminal Court over accusations against Israeli and American officials

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Broadcom beats on earnings and revenue

Broadcom’s artificial intelligence business is at the center of the company’s recent boom.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

FirstFT: Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud erupts over tax bill

Also in today’s newsletter, Washington and Beijing agree to new trade talks, and Citigroup lays off 3,500 tech staff in China

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says Elon Musk went 'CRAZY,' suggests cutting government contracts for his companies

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are clashing over a major budget bill Trump wants passed, which the Tesla CEO says will blow out federal deficits.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump attacks β€˜crazy’ Musk as relationship implodes

US president signals he may cut billionaire’s contracts with the federal government

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Circle Internet shares soar 168% on NYSE debut

Stablecoin operator rides wave of enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies as Trump pledges to slash regulation

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

In charts: can Kemi Badenoch stop Tory voters fleeing to Reform UK?

Conservative leader will harden her immigration stance, but her party is no longer trusted by voters on the right

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever

The drop comes as shares of the EV maker saw a 22% rally in May with Musk wrapping up his time as head of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Labour MPs back proposal for universal digital identity card

Influential think-tank says new credential will strengthen enforcement of immigration rules and help tackle benefit fraud

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK makes new concessions to private equity on tax crackdown

Government proposes changes to tax treatment of carried interest that will make the regime less onerous

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Friday's jobs report likely will show hiring cooled in May. Here's what to expect

Economists expect that when the Bureau ofLabor Statistics reports the May nonfarm payrolls numbers, they will show a gain of just 125,000.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

JPMorgan says it will fire analysts who accept future-dated job offers elsewhere

Letter sent to new recruits is latest escalation of US bank’s battle with private equity over junior talent

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US oil companies lobby Republicans to keep Biden’s hydrogen tax credits

Fossil fuel industry warns repeal of incentives could enable China to dominate production of the clean fuel

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Stablecoin issuer Circle soars 168% in NYSE debut after pricing IPO above expected range

Circle joins Coinbase, Mara Holdings and Riot Platforms as one of the few pure-play crypto companies to list in the U.S.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Microsoft's stock hits fresh record, rallying despite drop in broader market

Microsoft shares climbed to a record high for the first time since July of last year.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Goldman Sachs reins in risk appetite as Trump tariffs roil markets

Chief operating officer John Waldron anticipates period of β€˜slowflation’ with rising prices outpacing growth

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tesla’s market value suffers biggest one-day drop after Trump-Musk spat

US president and world’s richest man trade insults as their alliance collapses

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

10-year Treasury yield rises ahead of key jobs report

U.S. Treasury yields rose Thursday as investors weigh the state of the economy following a slate of disappointing U.S. data.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UK pensions bill pushes more investment in private markets

Proposed law would give regulators option to force some defined contribution workplace schemes to back more British assets

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World