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China says no ongoing trade talks with the U.S., calls for canceling 'unilateral' tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week indicated that there might be an easing in tensions with China.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:
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US at โprecipice of disasterโ with measles as vaccinations drop, study finds
Disease could re-establish itself in less than 25 years, Stanford researchers say
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Procter & Gamble CEO says price hikes are 'likely,' as Tide owner cuts outlook due to tariffs, uncertainty
Procter & Gamble's quarterly earnings topped estimates, but its revenue fell short of expectations.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Tariffs give Europe an opportunity to assert itself as a superpower, central bank governor says
The uncertainty around trade tariffs is complex but a period of uncertainty also provides Europe with an opportunity to assert itself, the governor of the Bank of Latvia said.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Have India stocks bottomed?
Indian stocks have rallied about 10% since bottoming out on April 7, when trade tensions between the United States and China escalated.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Stop being 'too nice' at work, says psychologistโthis is what successful people do to be more genuine, trustworthy
"The harder we try to use niceness to cover up our discomfort, the more people can see right through us," says Tessa West, author of "Job Therapy."
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:British fintech Revolut tops $1 billion in profit as revenue jumps 72%
Digital banking unicorn Revolut said Thursday that net profit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, totaled 1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), up 149% year over year.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Adobe to launch mobile app for AI image generation tool as OpenAI steps up rivalry
Adobe said Thursday that it will release its Firefly AI image generator on both iOS and Android "soon," without giving a specific date.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs sovereign-wealth fund wonโt make America richer
It will just make the country riskier
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:What price cool? $31 a month, according to students
The value of having the right text-message bubbles
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Will Chinaโs shoppers cushion the Trumpian blow?
Perhaps. But nastier outcomes are also imaginable
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Worldโs largest sovereign wealth fund reports $40 billion loss in first quarter on tech downturn
Norway's sovereign wealth fund on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of 415 billion kroner ($40 billion), citing weakness in the tech sector.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:More travelers are using โbuy now, pay laterโ plans to pay for trips โ especially Gen Zs
The BNPL model โ which allows buyers to pay in installments, sometimes with no interest or late fees โ is gaining traction among young, cash-strapped travelers.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Shares of Gucci-owner Kering drop after first-quarter sales slump
Shares ofKeringfell on Thursday after the French luxury goods group posted lower than expected first-quarter sales and pointed to further macroeconomic headwinds ahead.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Indonesia plans to import more from the U.S. to 'narrow' trade surplus, finance minister says
Indonesia plans to reduce or eliminate its trade surplus with the U.S., finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Fewer Americans are planning summer vacations. Travel costs aren't the top reason
People who aren't planning to travel this summer say the cost of everyday life (68%) is a bigger issue than travel expenses (64%), according to a new survey.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Why gold became the safe haven of choice as U.S. Treasurys and dollar sold off
J.P. Morgan expects the yellow metal to average $3,675 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2025, and reach $4,000 by the second quarter of 2026.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Tariffs will harm us all, European officials warn โ with more work needed to reach a trade deal
European officials say they're optimistic a trade deal can be reached with President Donald Trump, warning of significant harm to both sides if it isn't.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: Trump blinks first in trade war he started
The president's softer tone toward China, despite no formal talks, was a stark contrast to his more combative rhetoric earlier in April.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Japan is wooing retail investors by lowering entry barriers to investing in this stock market
Japan's Tokyo Stock Exchange is asking listed companies to reduce their minimum investment thresholds to attract smaller retail investments.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Nvidia supplier SK Hynix warns of demand volatility after quarterly profit soars 158% on AI boom
The company warned that macroeconomic uncertainties including tariff policy have created demand volatility that will impact the second half of the year.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:South Korea's quarterly GDP contracts for the first time in four years as construction activity plunges
Data from the Bank of Korea showed that the drop was mostly due to a fall in construction, with the sector contracting 12.4% year on year.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:More travelers are using โbuy now, pay laterโ plans to pay for trips. Here's when it may make sense
The BNPL model โ which allows buyers to pay in installments, sometimes with no interest or late fees โ is gaining traction among young, cash-strapped travelers.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:SK Hynix quarterly profit soars 158% to top estimates as chip demand surges on AI boom
The company warned that macroeconomic uncertainties including tariff policy have created demand volatility that will impact the second half of the year.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:South Korea's first-quarter GDP contracts 0.1% as construction activity plunges
Data from the Bank of Korea showed that the drop was mostly due to a fall in construction, with the sector contracting 12.4% year on year.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trump accuses US universities of violating foreign donation laws
President signs executive orders to enforce existing rule on gifts and overhaul university accreditation
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:UK to announce final go-ahead for flagship carbon capture project
The HyNet North West industrial cluster will be confirmed at a two-day energy security summit in London
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump attacks Ukraine for not recognising Russian occupation of Crimea
US president says Kyivโs position is โvery harmful to the peace negotiations with Russiaโ
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Bessent warns mutual de-escalation required in US-China trade war
Treasury secretary denies reports Washington will make unilateral cuts to tariffs
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:IBM beats on earnings and revenue, maintains full-year guidance
IBM is sticking with its expectations for 2025 despite a "fluid" economic environment.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Google forcing some remote workers to come back 3 days a week or lose their jobs
Several units within Google have told remote staffers that their roles may be at risk if they don't start showing up at the office for a hybrid work schedule.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: India downgrades relations with Pakistan
Also in todayโs newsletter, Trump criticises Ukraine over peace talks, and the Treasury secretaryโs remarks on the US-China trade war
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs memecoin surges as holders compete for dinner with US president
The top 25 owners will be invited to a reception and VIP tour of the White House
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs
Presidentโs latest retreat follows intense lobbying by industry executives
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood in crackdown
Move after alleged plot to carry out attacks threatens future of Islamist groupโs political arm, the Islamic Action Front
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: