Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high

Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on August 02, 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

Global sell-off, FTSE 100, Bank of England rate cut

Global sell-off, FTSE 100, Bank of England rate cut

The lights of Frankfurt am Main’s banking skyline glow in the last light of day. Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks extended losses on Friday amid a global downturn, as weak U.S. economic data sparked fears of a recession. The regional Stoxx 600 index shed as much as 2.3% … Read more

Bank of England, Fed decisions; tech rally

Bank of England, Fed decisions; tech rally

General view of the Bank of England building in London. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — European markets closed lower on Thursday as investors processed a raft of central bank action and fresh U.S. economic data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally closed 1.29% lower. All major regional bourses and most sectors … Read more

Is India close to a free trade agreement with the U.K.?

Is India close to a free trade agreement with the U.K.?

Customers browse the S1 Pro electric scooter of Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. at the launch event of Ola Experience Center in Bengaluru, India, on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Ola opened three showrooms called Ola Experience Centres in Bengaluru on Sunday. Photographer: Samyukta Lakshmi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is … Read more

Euro zone inflation, Fed meeting, earnings

Euro zone inflation, Fed meeting, earnings

LONDON — European markets closed higher on Wednesday, maintaining positive momentum after euro zone inflation rose unexpectedly. The Stoxx 600 index preliminarily closed 0.79% higher, with technology stocks jumping 2.62%. Dutch chip firm ASML led the charge, rising as much as 10% before somewhat paring gains after a Reuters report suggested that the company could be exempted … Read more

Euro zone inflation, July 2024

Euro zone inflation, July 2024

People shopping at the downtown market, Cour Lafayette, in Toulon, on July 27, 2024. Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas | Afp | Getty Images Headline inflation in the euro zone unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in July, the European Union’s statistics agency said Wednesday. In June, inflation had come in at 2.5%, easing slightly from the … Read more

Euro zone GDP Q2 2024

Euro zone GDP Q2 2024

The lights of Frankfurt am Main’s banking skyline glow in the last light of day. Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The euro zone’s economy grew by more than expected in the second quarter of 2024, flash figures from the European Union’s statistics office showed Tuesday. The zone’s gross domestic product rose by … Read more

Global selloff eases; earnings, central banks

Global selloff eases; earnings, central banks

LONDON — European markets were higher Monday as investors digest U.S. inflation data and look ahead to another busy week of earnings and central bank meetings. The Stoxx 600 index was up 0.21% by 9:50 a.m. London time, with most sectors and major bourses across the region trading in the green. Oil and gas stocks … Read more

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

Cost of living for a family of four across 10 major cities in Asia

Cost of living for a family of four across 10 major cities in Asia

Monthly rent in Shanghai’s city-center costs approximately $2,700, according to data by Numbeo. Zorazhuang | E+ | Getty Images Living in a major city can come with a hefty price tag, so it’s best to be informed before you make that big move. In Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore top the list for cost of … Read more