Global selloff eases; earnings, U.S. inflation

Global selloff eases; earnings, U.S. inflation

LONDON — European markets opened mixed on Friday, as a global stock selloff eases and investors await a U.S. inflation print. The pan-European Stoxx 600 opened slightly above the flatline, with sectors and major bourses spread between losses and gains. Autos led loses, down 1.2%, as Germany’s Mercedes Benz dipped 2% after narrowing its annual … Read more

How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget

How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget

In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all normal symptoms of menopause – but it was wreaking havoc on her work and her mental health. She said she tried exercise, a new diet, … Read more

Corporate earnings, Wall Street selloff

Corporate earnings, Wall Street selloff

The Unilever headquarter building seen by the Nieuwe Maas river in Rotterdam.  Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — European markets are heading for a lower open Thursday, with a flurry of corporate earnings and a selloff on Wall Street in focus. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 was last seen opening 19 points lower … Read more

How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night.  Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has … Read more

Tips on traveling to Paris during the Summer Olympics

Tips on traveling to Paris during the Summer Olympics

During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot about the ups and downs that come with being a Parisienne. I would move back in a heartbeat. But I also feel for international visitors who arrive with a romantic vision of beautiful perfection, only … Read more

TVS Motor Company: Norton Motorcycles to ride in six models over three years

TVS Motor Company: Norton Motorcycles to ride in six models over three years

British bike maker Norton Motorcycles, part of the TVS Motor Company, on Wednesday said it plans to launch six new products over the next three years with an eye on increasing sales through sales partners in the US, Germany, France, Italy and India. TVS Motor has committed 200 million pounds in new product development, facilities, … Read more

Uber now lets riders see average wait times, costs in many cities

Uber now lets riders see average wait times, costs in many cities

Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Uber on Tuesday announced it’s rolling out a new feature that lets users see average wait times and costs for rides in more than 10,000 cities. The feature, which aims to make planning summer travel easier, comes as record numbers of travelers are passing through … Read more

Soldier Injured In Paris Knife Attack, Suspect Arrested: Cops

Soldier Injured In Paris Knife Attack, Suspect Arrested: Cops

A soldier guarding a major Parisian railway station on Monday was injured in a knife attack by a man. Paris: A soldier guarding a major Parisian railway station on Monday was injured in a knife attack by a man who was then arrested, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. The soldier’s life was not in danger, … Read more

Balloons to hoist tourists 100,000 feet into the stratosphere

Balloons to hoist tourists 100,000 feet into the stratosphere

Commercial space flight is becoming more and more common, with companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic all transporting paid customers into space over the last several years. People interested in seeing the earth from an unusual vantage point may soon have another option. CNBC spoke to three startups — France-based Zephalto, Florida-based Space … Read more

Inflation in focus, stock moves

Inflation in focus, stock moves

Skyscrapers in the La Defense business and financial district in Paris, France, on Monday, June 3, 2024.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Reaction to the historic French and U.K. elections dominated the start of the week, but attention has moved to a flurry of inflation data. On Thursday, the U.S. consumer price index declined … Read more