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Chinese stocks are on fire this year, drawing big interest from foreign and domestic investors

Chinese stocks, once deemed univestable by many, are luring both local and foreign investors impressed by recent returns.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Core inflation rate held at 2.9% in August, as expected, Fed’s gauge shows

The personal consumption expenditures price index for August was expected to increase 2.9% from a year ago.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Antisemitism by Mark Mazower β€” shifting senses

The British historian argues against conflating the antisemitism of the 19th and early 20th centuries with postwar anti-Zionism

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Labour needs economic growth before it can build fiscal trust

The fate of Starmer’s government rests on the economy β€” but an obsessive pursuit of financial prudence could undermine it

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Reader callout: Your house moving horror storiesΒ 

We invite readers to tell us about their experience of the conveyancing process

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

U.S. pharma tariffs spare India’s generic drugmakers β€” but leave investors jittery

Investors of Indian pharmaceutical companies are worried about the prospect of further escalation amid U.S. trade tensions.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Does Starmer have a northern problem?

A look-ahead to the Labour party conference in Liverpool

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chinese driverless tech startup Momenta is raising funds at a roughly $6 billion valuation

Momenta has signed deals with BMW and Mercedes-Benz among others to equip their car with its technology.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China's Xiaomi is planning a next-gen phone chip, but won't release one yearly like Apple

Xiaomi launched the high-end XRing 01 chip last year and committed $7 billion of investment over the next 10 years to develop its own mobile semiconductors.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China stays conspicuously quiet after Trump’s TikTok deal declaration

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s received Beijing's nod on a deal that would see TikTok stay alive in the U.S.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Fever to fatigue? Pop Mart welcomes the fall in Labubu resale prices

Pop Mart previously let Labubu resale prices run to boost its popularity, but is now pivoting to a more sustainable model, research firm ChoZan said.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Once a $40 billion fintech darling, Checkout.com is now valued at $12 billion

The internal valuation of $12 billion represents a significant decline from the $40 billion assigned to Checkout.com in a 2022 funding round.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How Canadian apparel brand Arc’teryx's bold campaign spiraled into a PR cautionary tale

Arc'teryx staged a bold marketing campaign featuring fireworks display in Tibet, drawing fierce social media backlash over its potential environmental damage.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on heavy truck imports, starting Oct. 1

The decision came as Trump took aim at a swath of imported goods with fresh tariffs, as part of the broader campaign to encourage domestic manufacturing.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

We're in an AI 'super cycle,' top investor says β€” and it could last 20 years

The AI super cycle will "change the world in every aspect," B Capital's Raj Ganguly told CNBC's "Beyond the Valley" podcast.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's new tariffs on drugs and trucks β€” and bathroom vanities

Tariffs for drugs, trucks and kitchen cabinets begin Oct. 1. Coincidentally, that's the opening date for "Mad Max: The Pills in Your Cabinet." (Not a real movie.)

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

U.S. to impose 100% tariff on branded, patented drugs unless firms build plants locally, Trump says

The measure will not apply to companies building drug manufacturing plants in the U.S., Trump added.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Asia-Pacific markets fall after Trump announces new tariffs; approves TikTok deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced fresh tariffs on furniture, heavy trucks and pharmaceutical products.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

U.S. expands tariff dragnet to masks, syringes and robotics in sweeping import probe

The Trump administration has launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, paving the way for fresh tariffs.

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

TikTok US to be valued at $14bn after Trump’s deal, White House says

Abu Dhabi’s MGX joins Silver Lake and Oracle as lead investors

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump announces 100% tariff on pharmaceutical products

The US president also unveiled levies on heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US charges ex-FBI chief who investigated Trump’s alleged Russia ties

James Comey’s indictment comes just days after US president called for swift prosecution of his opponents

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Costco tops earnings, revenue estimates as warehouse club gains more members

Costco is drawing younger members with better merchandise and stronger digital offerings.

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Oil giant BP quietly steps out of the takeover spotlight

Takeover speculation regarding British energy major BP appears to have dried up, with shares of the company up more than 32% since early April.

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Inside China’s mega iPhone factory: long hours, discrimination and delayed pay

Undercover investigation at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant shows tough conditions for seasonal staff building new Apple device

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Shale oil execs say Trump policies are hurting investment, 'business is broken'

The executives' anonymous comments were published in a quarterly survey of oil and gas companies by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas this week.

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Starmer to attack Farage as he unveils digital ID cards plan for all UK adults

Prime minister to accuse populist right of promoting a β€˜politics of predatory grievance’

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Drones seen at 4 more Danish airports in β€˜systematic’ attack

Airfield used by military shut down for several hours as Europe remains on alert over airspace violations

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump approves TikTok deal through executive order, Vance says business valued at $14 billion

President Donald Trump on Thursday approved a proposed deal that would keep TikTok alive in the U.S.

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Amazon reaches $2.5 billion settlement with FTC over 'deceptive' Prime program

Opening arguments for the trial in Seattle took place on Tuesday and the proceedings were expected to last a month.

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Starbucks to close cafΓ©s and cut 900 more office jobs in North America

Company to incur $1bn in costs related to decision as it seeks to reverse long-running decline in same-store sales

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US second-quarter GDP growth rate revised up to 3.8%

Consumer spending was stronger than previously reported

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK ministers examine plans to overhaul or scrap two-child benefit cap

One option is to lift the restriction for working families, but Labour MPs are pushing for abolition of the contentious policy

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Microsoft cuts off some services to the Israeli military

Software giant’s move follows investigation into use of its products to surveil Palestinian civilians

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump OMB orders preparation for mass firings of federal workers if government shuts down

The warning could ratchet up pressure on Congress to strike a deal to avert a government shutdown.

Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International