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Ford reports 16% sales increase in May amid employee pricing, tariffs

Ford on Tuesday reported a 16.3% year-over-year U.S. sales increase for May, as the automaker continues an employee pricing program amid rising tariff costs.

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

Klarna takes on banks with debit card as it diversifies beyond buy now, pay later

The Swedish fintech has been trying to shift its image from "buy now, pay later" poster child to a more all-encompassing banking player.

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

Dutch PM steps down after far-right party leaves coalition over immigration proposals

The Party for Freedom won a landslide victory in the Netherlands' general election in 2023.

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

China counters Trump's accusations of Geneva trade deal violations, says U.S. undermining consensus

Tensions between U.S. and China have flared up after a hiatus following a meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart in Geneva.

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

UK growth to be reined in by public finance squeeze, OECD warns

The U.K.'s economic growth is expected to stay modest while the country's public finances remain squeezed, the OECD said Tuesday.

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

U.S. growth forecast cut sharply by OECD as Trump tariffs sour global outlook

The U.S. economy is now expected to expand by just 1.6% in 2025, while the global economy is set to grow by 2.9%.

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

Euro zone inflation falls to cooler-than-expected 1.9% in May, below ECB target

Economists polled by Reuters had been expecting the May reading to come in at 2%, which is the European Central Bank's target.

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

China's May factory activity unexpectedly shrinks as tariffs dent sentiment β€” worst drop since 2022

China has grappled with entrenched deflationary pressure, as a prolonged real estate downturn and job insecurity hamper investments and consumer spending.

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

In China, 'The Great American' burger is now made with Australian beef

But the 90-day tariff pause agreed by China and the U.S. in Geneva in May is now under threat as both sides have accused each other of breaching the terms.

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

Snowflake to buy database startup Crunchy Data for about $250 million

Snowflake will pay about $250 million, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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

CNBC Daily Open: Elon Musk's companies report positive developments amid his return to work

Like Tesla's promised full self-driving feature, Musk's firms aren't completely autonomous and need a steadyβ€” and ideally "super focused" β€” hand to guide them.

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

South Korea's opposition party chief Lee Jae Myung leads presidential race, opinion poll shows

Lee currently holds a sizable lead in opinion polling. A Gallup poll reportedly showed that 49% of respondents were in favor of Lee becoming president.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US moves to open Alaskan wilderness to oil drilling with Biden rule rollback

Energy department proposes to scrap restrictions as Trump seeks to fulfil campaign pledge to oil industry

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Uber reintroduces chief operating officer role as CEO loosens grip

Andrew Macdonald has been appointed COO and president after serving as head of mobility

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Britain’s military future mapped out in defence review

The plan emphasises a shift towards β€˜warfighting readiness’

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump administration is convinced massive Alaska energy project will find investors despite steep cost

President Donald Trump is pushing Japan and South Korea to invest in Alaska LNG, threatening them with higher tariffs.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Dollar slides towards 3-year low as weak US data stokes economic fears

Treasuries under pressure following warnings on American debt load

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Robinhood's $200 million Bitstamp deal takes it beyond retail trading

Robinhood will keep Bitstamp’s operations intact for now, using the exchange for smart order routing and expanding its presence across Europe, the UK and Asia.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

South Korean polling stations open for pivotal presidential election

Leftwing candidate Lee Jae-myung is frontrunner after turmoil sparked by ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK must spend Β£68bn to modernise military, defence review suggests

Drones and artificial intelligence will be needed to increase warfighting capability

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Merck held talks to buy Swiss biotech MoonLake for more than $3bn

US pharmaceuticals group has been looking to rebuild its pipeline before crucial cancer drug comes off-patent

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Elon Musk's Neuralink raises $650 million in fresh capital

Neuralink is building a brain-computer interface, or BCI, which is a system that translates brain signals into commands for external technologies.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

German court deems asylum seekers’ rejection at border to be β€˜illegal’

Ruling could undermine central part of Friedrich Merz’s plan to cut immigration but government says it will stay the course

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Nationalist candidate Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

Historian comes from behind to defeat centre-right rival RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski in win for Maga movement abroad

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU restricts Chinese medical devices in new trade dispute

Bloc votes to exclude trading superpower’s bidders from contracts worth more than 5mn for next 5 years

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Musk’s xAI seeks $113bn valuation in $300mn share sale

Deal to allow investors to buy into group following March takeover of X

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ukraine and Russia far apart on ceasefire terms at Istanbul talks

Agreement over a limited prisoner exchange comes despite gulf between two sides’ positions

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Reeves locked in UK spending review showdown with four ministers

Deputy PM Angela Rayner and home secretary Yvette Cooper among leading cabinet figures holding out for better deals

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

White House 'close to the finish line' on some trade deals, says Treasury official

President Donald Trump in April paused his reciprocal tariffs on most U.S. trade partners for 90 days, pushing implementation of the steep levies to early July.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Fintech Chime readies IPO but faces drastically lower valuation

The market has begun to thaw in recent weeks on hope that the worst of Donald Trump’s tariff threats has passed

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Google to spend $500mn on compliance to settle shareholder antitrust suit

Latest move comes as tech giant is attacked on multiple legal fronts that threaten its break-up

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The gap between Britain’s defence rhetoric and reality

UK should commit to raising spending more quickly in the face of mounting threats

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Farage pitches to Scottish voters with anti-net zero pledge

Reform UK leader’s visit ahead of closely watched by-election reflects populist party’s rise north of border

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UnitedHealth investors approve CEO’s $60mn pay

Stephen Hemsley received stock option award after retaking the reins at struggling insurance company

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Vince brings the California dream to London

Fashion brand Vince’s new Marylebone flagship is lending some West Coast warmth to the capital

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World