China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as PBOC prioritizes financial stability
The PBOC has prioritized defending the yuan against the pressure for it to depreciate on…
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CNBC Daily Open: Rates might be paused as the Fed is concerned over Trump’s tariffs
The U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady in January because they were worried over tariffs….
Trump says he’s weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he’s considering sending 20% of the money saved by…
Microsoft deploys new state of matter in its first quantum computing chip
Microsoft claims that building its first quantum-computing chip required that it create a new state…
US declares drug cartels, criminal gangs global terrorist organisations
Trump frequently depicts immigration and drug smuggling as part of an ‘invasion’ of the US…
Carvana expects another ‘strong’ year after topping fourth-quarter expectations
Carvana topped Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter, while guiding for…
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro slams coup accusations against him
The far-right leader has posted a rebuttal on social media, accusing Brazil’s government of being…
Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 to reach Champions League last 16
Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick as dominant Madrid secure a 6-3 aggregate win over City…
Palantir plunges after CEO Karp changes share sales plan, Pentagon budget cut report
The Trump administration is engaged in a wide-ranging effort to slash government spending and reduce…
Apple unveils souped up version of its cheapest iPhone
The iPhone 16e is the fourth-generation of a model sold historically at dramatically lower prices.
Global glacier melt is accelerating, new study finds
A new study published in Nature finds ice is melting at a ‘concerning’ rate, with…
Video: Qatar’s emir holds talks with Iran’s president in Tehran
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has visited Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in…
Pope’s tests show ‘slight improvement’ as Italy PM Meloni visits hospital
Prime Minister Georgia Meloni says pope was ‘alert and responsive’ and cracking jokes during hospital…
What does the shift in geopolitical power mean for Ukraine?
Ukrainian and European Union leaders not invited to Russia-US talks in Riyadh.
Growing sinkhole swallows main street of English village
A growing sinkhole swallowed the main street of a village near London.
Government travel has ‘fallen off’ since Trump inauguration, United Airlines says
Government travel makes up about 2% of United’s business, Mike Leskinen said.
U.S. fund KKR makes £4 billion management-buyout bid for UK’s Thames Water
Private equity fund KKR is offering £4 billion to take control of struggling utility Thames…
‘Dictator’: Trump feuds with Zelenskyy amid negotiations over Ukraine war
In a social media post, Trump accused Zelenskyy of profiting from the US ‘gravy train’…
Fed officials are worried about tariffs’ impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its January meeting.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan crushed by New Zealand in opening game
New Zealand storm to 60-run victory in Champions Trophy opener as hosts Pakistan see their…
