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U.S. firms scramble to secure rare-earth magnets β€” imports from China surge 660%

China's exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States in June surged more than six times from May levels, following successful Sino-U.S. trade talks.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC Daily Open: The silver lining of positive earnings could be too blinding

Investors so far seem mostly unbothered by the Aug. 1 deadline of Trump's upcoming tariffs. A solid start to earnings season is partly behind that.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Brexit made businesses abandon the UK. Trump's hefty EU tariffs could bring them back

President Trump's threatened 30% tariffs on the EU might prompt some businesses to take another look at the U.K.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Singapore dollar exhibits safe-haven currency features. But it's no yen or Swiss franc β€” yet

Experts agreed that Singapore's currency holds potential to gradually acquire the status equivalent to that of the Swiss franc if not the yen or the greenback.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' β€” what to know

Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new "visa integrity fee" to visit, but questions remain as to how and when it will be implemented. Here's what we know so far.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Chinese companies are waging fierce price wars β€” but the consumer isn’t always the winner

Though consumers may be lured by ultra-cheap deals, the trade-offs for them are more complicated than they might seem.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as economic growth stays strong

The People's Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and 5-year LPR at 3.5%.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

When does arbitrage become market manipulation? India crackdown brings issue into focus

When does arbitrage edge into illegality? The line between arbitrage and market manipulation has long been one of the greyest areas in financial markets.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UK property asking prices fall faster than usual in July

London and higher-end properties see biggest decline driven by competition to find buyers

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Investors hitting β€˜limit’ for insuring against UK floods, warns Flood Re chief

CEO of reinsurer says exposure to risks is now β€˜worse’ than when the scheme started in 2016

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Extreme weather drives food price surges across the globe

Unusual climatic events are directly linked to short-term spikes in cost of basic foodstuffs, study shows

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

I've studied over 200 kidsβ€”if you teach your child 'just one skill' in life, make it this: 'It's non-negotiable' for me

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says there's one life skill that many parents fail to teach their kids. Yet, it is the foundation for their overall success and "quietly shapes their entire future."

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UK minister promises overhaul of water industry regulation

Environment secretary Steve Reed outlines new pledge to halve number of sewage discharge incidents by 2030

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

FirstFT: Japan’s prime minister signals intent to stay on despite election setback

Also in today’s newsletter, EU cracks down on state meddling in bank M&A, and inside India’s RSS

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK government seeks way out of clash with US over Apple encryption

Officials fear technology deals with Washington could be impeded after Trump administration weighs in

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Aug. 1 is 'hard deadline' for Trump's tariffs, Commerce Secretary Lutnick says

President Donald Trump's 'reciprocal" tariff deadline has shifted since April 2, but White House officials insist that Aug. 1 is a firm deadline.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Klaus Schwab rejects misconduct probe findings as WEF dispute deepens

Davos founder says agreement on media restraint breached after excerpts of draft report appear in Swiss press

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump faces frosty reception on Aberdeen golf trip

Plus, British PM gets an end-of-term grilling, EU-China summit and the ECB meets to set rates

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israel extends Gaza offensive to areas not yet reached by ground forces

Criticism of military evacuation order for Deir al-Balah, where some Israeli hostages are believed to have been held

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK pensions overhaul looms as minister warns of slump in retirement income

Torsten Bell says government will β€˜complete the job’ of Blair-era reforms

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Japan’s PM Ishiba signals intent to stay on despite election blow

Prime minister says he will still take β€˜responsibility for national issues’ despite exit poll suggesting setback for LDP

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

In recent layoffs, AI's role may be bigger than companies are letting on

As companies use terms like reorganization, restructuring, and optimization in job cuts, AI may be at work more than they want employees to know.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How far off is dollar doom?

America’s safe-haven status is shaken, but still existent

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Has Trump damaged the dollar?

Yes. How badly will become clear in the next crisis

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

The biggest red flag in a job interview, according to a founderβ€”and what impresses her most

Jaclyn Johnson is the founder and chief creative officer of Create & Cultivate, a digital media platform and events business for women entrepreneurs.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump’s overdue pivot on Ukraine

European allies must solidify support plans in case the US president flip-flops again

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the potential of these 3 stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three stocks, including Uber Technologies and Alphabet, favored byWall Street.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The US economy is more fragile than it appears

Jobs, consumers and stock values are at an ominous inflection point

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Is the ECB worried about the strength of the euro?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Bedouin fighters withdraw from Syrian province hit by violence

Troops re-enter southern Sweida after US and Arab states broker deal between Damascus and Tel Aviv

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Donald Trump: six months in six charts

The US president has had a profound impact at home and abroad with a tumultuous start to his second term

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ousted head of US audit regulator warns accountants against cutting standards

Erica Williams defends issuing record fines after being pushed out by Trump

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Global week ahead: Banking bellwethers and a tariffs waiting game

From Frankfurt to Milan, and Paris to London, next week it's all about the banks.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

World’s largest copper producer says Trump’s tariffs are causing β€˜anxiety’

Codelco’s chair says he does not understand what the US wants to achieve with levies on the metal

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK relocated Afghan family after they sought data breach disclosure via law firm

Most of the 25,000 Afghans whose details were in the leaked database were not notified until this month

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World