Mega tech earnings grab attention

Mega tech earnings grab attention

Information about Facebook stock shares is displayed on a monitor as traders and financial professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the closing bell, November 19, 2018 in New York City.  Drew Angerer | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC … Read more

Volkswagen EV: Volkswagen Group working on entry-level EV for India

Volkswagen EV: Volkswagen Group working on entry-level EV for India

German automaker Volkswagen Group is looking to introduce an entry-level electric vehicle (EV) in India by the second-half of this decade, the CEO of its local unit said at an event on Thursday. “We are actively working on an entry-level EV. It needs large investment. To justify a three-figure million dollar investment for the new … Read more

India set to clock up to 8% GDP growth as it boosts manufacturing capacity, minister says

India set to clock up to 8% GDP growth as it boosts manufacturing capacity, minister says

Workers assemble mobile phones at a Dixon Technologies factory in Noida, India, on Jan. 28, 2021.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India could clock up to 8% annual GDP growth for several years as it focuses on boosting its manufacturing capabilities, a key government minister told CNBC on Thursday. “Every sector of the economy … Read more

India bond yields resume decline as US peers fall, budget boosts purchases

India bond yields resume decline as US peers fall, budget boosts purchases

Indian government bond yields extended their decline on Friday, tracking moves in U.S. Treasury yields, a day after the federal budget’s tepid targets triggered aggressive debt purchases. India’s benchmark 10-year yield was at 7.0265% as of 10:30 a.m. IST, following its previous close at 7.0583%. Thursday’s close was the lowest since July 18 and the … Read more

Gold demand hit record highs in 2023 amid geopolitical risks, China weakness

Gold demand hit record highs in 2023 amid geopolitical risks, China weakness

Gold purchases from central banks led to last year’s surge, with purchases exceeding 1,000 tons for two consecutive years. Traffic_analyzer | Istock | Getty Images Gold demand hit record highs in 2023 as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in China’s economy pushed investors toward the safe haven asset, the World Gold Council said in report. … Read more

More mega tech earnings in spotlight

More mega tech earnings in spotlight

The share price of Facebook stock is seen at the Nasdaq stock market in New York. Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can … Read more

Hopes sink for March rate cuts

Hopes sink for March rate cuts

A trader works, as a screen displays a news conference by Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell following the Fed rate announcement, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 13, 2023.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets … Read more

Hyundai sales rise 8.5 pc in January at 67,615 units

Hyundai sales rise 8.5 pc in January at 67,615 units

Hyundai Motor India on Thursday said its wholesales rose by 8.5 per cent to 67,615 units in January. The automaker had dispatched 62,276 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales saw an increase of 14 per cent to 57,115 units last month from 50,106 units in the year-ago period. Exports, however, declined by … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman on economy, investments

Nirmala Sitharaman on economy, investments

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with her staff poses for pictures as she leaves the Finance Ministry Office to present the annual budget in parliament in New Delhi on February 1, 2024. Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said on Thursday the country’s fiscal deficit for financial year … Read more

Dashed hopes for March rate cuts

Dashed hopes for March rate cuts

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 31, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more