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Moncler raises prices on tariffs, may postpone store openings if downturn worsens

The Italian luxury retailer said it had raised prices by "mid-single-digit" percentages for the second half of 2025 and the first half of next year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Turkey's central bank makes three-point cut to interest rates in return to easing

This is the central bank's first step to ease monetary policy since April.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nestle flags further potential price hikes as tariffs, commodities weigh on margins

Swiss food giant Nestle said prices for its KitKat bars and Nespresso coffee pods could rise further in the second half of this year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China plans subsidy vouchers for seniors to ease strain on its aging population, drive consumption

China plans to offer vouchers to elderly residents in a rare use of direct fiscal aid to tackle its rapidly aging population and strained social welfare system.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

With no guarantee of an EU-U.S. trade deal, Europe keeps its retaliation options open

A trade agreement between the European Union and U.S. could be imminent, but nothing is guaranteed.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What economics can teach foreign-policy types

Hegemons should care about even puny countries

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Where will be the Detroit of electric vehicles?

A fierce battle is under way in China

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet spends more on AI β€” but also earns more from it

Investors seem confident that the investment in AI can finally be properly monetized and translate into higher revenue.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Estonia's tech elite are getting behind a European challenger to Robinhood

A host of Estonia's top tech entrepreneurs β€” including ride-hailing unicorn Bolt's CEO Markus Villig β€” are investing in European trading app Lightyear.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

World’s largest olive oil producer warns U.S. consumers of a double whammy from Trump tariffs

The European Union is the leading producer, consumer and exporter of olive oil.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record second-quarter profit and revenue on strong AI memory demand

Revenue rose over 35% in the June quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, while operating profit jumped nearly 69%, year on year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

She quit her job as a Walgreens pharmacist to start a Vietnamese coffee company–today, it brings in over $500,000 a year

Lan Ho, 35, left her job as a pharmacist at Walgreens to start a Vietnamese coffee company called Fat Miilk. Today, it brings in over $500,000 a year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Judge rejects Trump administration’s request to unseal Epstein documents

Setback comes as president faces allegations he was told his name appeared on files linked to late convicted paedophile

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix second-quarter profit and revenue hit record on strong memory chip demand

Revenue rose about 35% in the June quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, while operating profit rose nearly 69%, year on year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing has more to worry about than just deflation

The key issue, economists say, is boosting productivity, something that requires a change in government incentives.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

South Korea avoids technical recession as GDP expands 0.6% in second quarter

This was higher than the 0.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and a reversal from the 0.2% contraction seen in the first quarter.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Tesla reports sales miss as auto revenue drops for second straight quarter

Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call comes as Elon Musk’s automaker tries to revitalize EV sales and turn its robotaxis into moneymakers.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Musk warns β€˜rough quarters’ ahead for Tesla after Trump cancels EV incentives

Electric-car maker reports 23% drop in profits as sales suffer amid greater competition and consumer backlash

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Alphabet beats earnings expectations, raises spending forecast

The company increased its capital expenditures for 2025 by $10 billion due to "strong and growing demand for our Cloud products and services."

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Google's $85 billion capital spend spurred by cloud, AI demand

Executives said the spend will be on tech infrastructure needed to power cloud services.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Alphabet profits jump 20% on strength in search and cloud units

Google parent boosts plans for spending on artificial intelligence apps and infrastructure to $85bn this year

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Singapore inflation remains at over four-year low ahead of monetary policy decision

The inflation figure was lower than the 0.9% expected by economists, and comes ahead of the country's monetary policy decision later in July.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

IBM shares drop as software revenue misses

IBM delivered stronger earnings and income than expected and raised its forecast for full-year free cash flow. But software revenue was a bit light.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Google earnings keep Silicon Valley’s AI flywheel spinning

Capital expenditure on data centres and such trappings this year will now be about $85bn, versus its prior estimate of $75bn

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Big US toymakers seek to diversify away from China as tariffs bite

Uncertainty around levies weigh on Mattel and Hasbro

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chipotle stock tumbles 9% after chain cuts same-store sales forecast

Shares of Chipotle have fallen 13% this year, dragging its market cap down to $71.1 billion.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

FirstFT: US and EU near a trade deal

Also in today’s newsletter, India-UK trade deal set for signing, and Tesla profits slump on worsening EV sales

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi to sign UK-India trade deal

Tariffs on more than 90% of British exports to Asian country will be cut, including cosmetics, clothes, food and drink

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK raises guaranteed maximum electricity price for wind developers

Increase highlights the challenge Labour faces in meeting pledge to bring down household bills

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chipotle sales slip as inflation drives belt-tightening in US

New menu items help to slightly boost growth in foot traffic during the second quarter

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Meme stock mania returns as Krispy Kreme and GoPro shares soar

Retail traders inspired by social media pile into stocks targeted by short sellers

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

GoPro, Krispy Kreme join the meme party as Wall Street speculation ramps up

Reddit-obsessed retail traders targeted wearable camera firm GoPro and donut maker Krispy Kreme on Wednesday.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says she is Britain’s Javier Milei

In an FT interview, the head of the UK opposition says voters want an Argentina-style assault on state spending

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Goldman Sachs and BNY join forces to transform $7.1 trillion money market industry with digital tokens

Clients of BNY will be able to invest in money market funds whose ownership will be recorded on Goldman's blockchain platform.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Macrons file US lawsuit over claims France’s first lady was born male

Case against rightwing influencer Candace Owens is rare defamation suit from a serving world leader

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World