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The European Central Bank is almost guaranteed to cut rates. Here's what could happen next

Markets are pricing in a 25 basis point rate cut from the ECB. Here's what analysts say about its potential next steps and what they might mean for consumers.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Fed's Powell tells Princeton grads to guard integrity amid Trump criticism

Fed chair Jerome Powell resisted pressure from President Donald Trump recently to lower interest rates, citing employment and price stability as a priority.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Tesla's Australia sales soar in May β€” a bright spot amid struggles elsewhere

The automaker's Australian electric vehicle sales hit their highest level in nearly 12 months in May β€” a bright spot as it struggles with sales elsewhere.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI integration gives China supply chains an even greater advantage

As more Chinese factories turn to tech for cost-cutting and quality controls, it's going to be even harder to resist buying from them.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: A lament for the losses on Royal Bank of Scotland

The British government might not have lost nearly as much on its stake in the bank had circumstances been different.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Australia's first-quarter economic growth misses estimates, expanding 1.3% from a year earlier

The GDP figure comes as the Reserve Bank of Australia slashed rates to its lowest level in two years to bolster growth.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election

South Korea's opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung wins the country's snap presidential election.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Meta agrees 20-year deal to buy output from Illinois nuclear plant

Tie-up with Constellation Energy comes as Big Tech groups seek power sources for AI boom

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Reeves to back Manchester-Liverpool rail link in transport spending boost

Chancellor lines up 113bn infrastructure investment package as part of next week’s government spending review

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Plan to shake up UK power market backed by group of peers

Supporters argue that β€˜zonal pricing’ reforms are needed to deal with national grid constraints

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

White House says family of Colorado fire attack suspect Solmani could be deported 'tonight'

Mohamed Soliman yelled "Free Palestine!" as he attacked with a flamethrower a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, officials say.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israel threatens to retaliate against Syria after missile attack

Defence minister Israel Katz warns β€˜a full response will come soon’ after two projectiles hit occupied Golan Heights

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Wells Fargo has finally shed its dunce cap

But the chance to catch up to JPMorgan is probably gone forever

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

South Korean leftwinger Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election

Democratic party candidate pledges to protect democracy after securing clear victory over conservative rival

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chinese couple charged with attempt to smuggle noxious fungus into US

Case comes as Washington continues to focus on national security risks stemming from Beijing

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Nvidia tops Microsoft, regains most valuable company title for first time since January

Nvidia has been trading places with Apple and Microsoft at the top of the market cap ranks since last June.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

British industry exempted from Trump’s doubling of steel tariffs

But UK bosses are pressing Sir Keir Starmer for a rapid implementation of the trade deal agreed with the president

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Wells Fargo asset cap lifted after β€˜fake accounts’ scandal

Removal of $2tn limit imposed by Federal Reserve in 2018 frees US bank to pursue growth

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

BlackRock removed from Texas blacklist after climate policy rollback

Decision allows state funds to buy shares in the asset manager and invest in its funds following three-year boycott

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump orders 50% steel and aluminium tariffs to begin on June 4

US president escalates trade war by doubling levies on all exporters except the UK

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Musk derides Trump’s tax bill as β€˜a disgusting abomination’

Billionaire lashes out as US president urges Senate to pass his β€˜big, beautiful’ fiscal plan

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Musk calls Trump spending bill a 'disgusting abomination'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously led DOGE for the Trump administration, but bemoans the effect on the deficit from the 'big, beautiful bill."

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

BCG launches internal probe over work on Gaza aid overhaul

Boston Consulting Group puts partner on leave over contentious US-backed scheme to replace UN-led system

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

β€˜An epic failure’: Russia reels from surprise Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet

Audacious drone raid threatens Moscow’s military operations and exposes vulnerability deep within its territory

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Citi scraps its restrictions on dealings with gun merchants

Wall Street bank had put rules in place following Parkland school shooting in 2018

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

A new nationalist victory in Poland

Karol Nawrocki is set to block reforms designed to revive the rule of law

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What next for Thames Water?

UK’s largest utility at risk of nationalisation after KKR walked away from 4bn rescue deal

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Axes of evil: the great inflation Con

Dedicated to their X

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Brazilian beef is a dubious dish for US investors

World’s largest meat processor has long coveted a stateside listing

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

CK Hutchison’s problem ports show limits to its dealmaking style

Proof of a renewed appetite for dealmaking could help the Hong Kong conglomerate realise value trapped in its other divisions

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Eurozone inflation falls below target to 1.9%

May figure comes as ECB meets this week to consider further cut to borrowing costs

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK Serious Fraud Office probes company that sold solar farms to Thurrock Council

Local authority declared de facto bankruptcy after racking up big debts from its investments

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

KKR feared political risk from Thames Water rescue deal

US private equity firm’s withdrawal throws future of Britain’s largest water utility into doubt

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK set to back Nato push for members to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence

Commitment to new target expected at summit despite fresh questions for Keir Starmer over funding

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Meta signs nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy

Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, continuing the wave of tech giants teaming up with the industry.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International