Hong Kong leader declares citywide virus emergency over coronavirus, cancels all official visits to
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January 25th 2020, 4:56 am
China's Hubei province confirms 15 more deaths due to coronavirus
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China reported 15 more deaths and 180 new cases of coronavirus, according to a statement from the health department of Hubei province.
January 24th 2020, 6:21 pm
Trump thanks China's Xi Jinping for handling of coronavirus
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"China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter.
January 24th 2020, 5:21 pm
Bonds look like they are flashing a warning for global markets
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A key interest rate is moving to levels last seen in the fall when markets were worried about trade wars, and that falling yield may be a warning for markets.
January 24th 2020, 4:03 pm
France confirms 2 cases of virus from China, 1st in Europe
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France on Friday announced two cases of the deadly new virus from China, the first cases in Europe.
January 24th 2020, 3:21 pm
At least four people dead after strong earthquake strikes eastern Turkey
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A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, killing four people and damaging buildings near the epicenter of the tremor, which was also felt in several neighboring countries.
January 24th 2020, 3:21 pm
Oil drops the most since May on fears coronavirus will hit growth
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Oil posted its worst week since May as concerns over the coronavirus outbreak hit prices.
January 24th 2020, 2:45 pm
'Take her out' — Trump reportedly caught on tape ordering the removal of Ukraine ambassador
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A copy of the recording is currently in the possession of federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, ABC reported.
January 24th 2020, 2:45 pm
CDC confirms second US case of coronavirus and is monitoring dozens of other potential cases
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U.S. health officials diagnosed a second patient with the China coronavirus — a Chicago woman who returned from Wuhan with the infection.
January 24th 2020, 2:14 pm
34 US troops had brain injuries from Iran's strike, Pentagon says
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The Pentagon said Friday that 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries suffered in this month's Iranian missile strike on an Iraqi air base, and that half of the troops have returned to their military duties.
January 24th 2020, 2:14 pm
Dow drops 250 points after a second US coronavirus case is confirmed
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Stocks fell after the second U.S. case of the deadly coronavirus was confirmed, stoking concerns over the sickness' impact on the global economy.
January 24th 2020, 2:14 pm
'If you want to put a tax on people, go ahead': Lagarde and Mnuchin clash over energy transition
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Mnuchin says 30-year economic forecasts of environmental impacts are not possible.
January 24th 2020, 9:13 am
Police to roll out live facial recognition cameras in London
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British police are to start operational use of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras in London, despite warnings over privacy from rights groups and concerns expressed by the government's own surveillance watchdog.
January 24th 2020, 9:13 am
ECB policy review an opportunity to 'reconnect with citizens,' Dutch central bank chief says
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A new policy review launched Thursday will help the European Central Bank (ECB) to reconnect with the public, according to ECB Governing Council member and Dutch central bank President Klaas Knot.
January 24th 2020, 9:13 am
Shanghai Disney shuts to prevent spread of virus
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Walt Disney's Shanghai Disney Resort will be closed until further notice to help China stop the spread of a flu-like virus, costing the theme park operator revenue during the country's biggest holiday season.
January 24th 2020, 8:10 am
Who said what at Davos 2020
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CNBC recaps what the world's political and leaders discussed when they convened at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week.
January 24th 2020, 7:59 am
SAP's new CEOs on the threat from Oracle: 'We are winning market share'
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SAP was the subject of criticism from some customers over a decision to end support for software running on third-party databases like Oracle.
January 24th 2020, 7:12 am
Deutsche Bank puts prominent German politician on the board
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Deutsche Bank on Friday appointed former German government minister Sigmar Gabriel, regarded as a proponent of strong European and transatlantic ties, to its supervisory board.
January 24th 2020, 7:12 am
Europe's $8 billion food delivery deal delayed as UK launches competition probe
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Takeaway.com said the U.K. competition regulator has "reconsidered its position" on its planned takeover of Just Eat.
January 24th 2020, 6:12 am
Democracy, trade and terror: Africa's winners and losers in 2020
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With a host of international investment conferences lined up for African nations in 2020, leaders across the continent are optimistic about the continent's fertility for international investors.
January 24th 2020, 5:56 am
'No, No America': Thousands of Iraqis rally against US military presence
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Thousands of Iraqis rallied at two central Baghdad intersections on Friday after a prominent cleric called for a "million strong" protest against the American military presence.
January 24th 2020, 5:26 am
Axing Hong Kong's Lunar New Year party essential for coronavirus 'crisis,' MTR chief says
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A decision by the Hong Kong government to scrap major Lunar New Year celebrations due to the coronavirus outbreak is intended to ensure citizens are prepared for the "crisis to come," according to Jacob Kam, CEO of majority state-owned rail operator MTR Corporation.
January 24th 2020, 5:09 am
Norwegian energy major Equinor to run ship fitted with ammonia fuel cells
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The announcement comes during a time of significant change in the shipping industry.
January 24th 2020, 4:38 am
China's digital yuan could help countries like North Korea evade US sanctions, experts say
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A digital yuan could allow some countries to avoid U.S. sanctions and increase the Chinese government's influence, experts told CNBC at Davos.
January 24th 2020, 4:23 am
Iran has to 'act like a normal country' if it wants to be treated like one, says Saudi foreign minis
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Iran has to change its behavior before Saudi Arabia would be willing to sit down and have a dialogue with them, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told CNBC.
January 24th 2020, 2:38 am
5 reasons to ditch New York City for the hills of the Hudson Valley
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New York's Hudson River Valley has long attracted city dwellers looking for a quick country escape. Accommodations are as varied as the people who go, from old school favorites of the elite to castle hotels and glamping in tents.
January 24th 2020, 2:22 am
Shifting trade order casts doubt on how quickly China can ramp up purchases of US soybeans
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Just over a week after the U.S. and China signed a critical phase one trade agreement, it's still unclear how a key aspect will play out.
January 24th 2020, 1:52 am
China says 25 people have died from the coronavirus as South Korea, Japan confirm second cases
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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said at a press conference the outbreak did not yet constitute a global public health emergency.
January 24th 2020, 12:05 am
The US picked the 'wrong time' for a trade war with China, Hong Kong businessman says
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The United States has chosen the wrong decade to start a trade conflict with China, a Hong Kong property developer said at an informal event at the World Economic Forum Thursday.
January 23rd 2020, 11:02 pm
China says it is building 1,000-bed hospital over the weekend to treat coronavirus
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The new hospital is being built around a holiday complex originally intended for local workers, set in gardens by a lake on the outskirts of the city, the official Changjiang Daily reported on Friday.
January 23rd 2020, 10:17 pm
Coronavirus cases rise to more than 800 worldwide as China confirms death toll has risen to 25
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The fast-spreading infection prompted local authorities to quarantine several major cities and cancel Lunar New Year's events in Beijing.
January 23rd 2020, 7:47 pm
Uber to offer UK drivers electric Nissan cars at a discount as it fights London ban
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Uber has signed an agreement with Nissan to introduce a fleet of 2,000 Leaf hatchbacks for its drivers.
January 23rd 2020, 7:16 pm
Asia stocks set to trade cautiously as investors continue to weigh impact of coronavirus
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Asia stocks were set to trade cautiously at the open on Friday after the World Health Organization (WHO) declined for a second day Thursday to formally designate a new coronavirus as a global health emergency.
January 23rd 2020, 6:46 pm
Coronavirus outbreak could 'significantly affect' travel volume to Australia, Moody's says
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Tourists from China now account for over 15% of total short-term inbound travelers to Australia, as compared with just 4% in 2003, according to Moody's.
January 23rd 2020, 6:46 pm
Boeing-built DirecTV satellite may explode in orbit after suffering unexpected malfunction
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The large broadcast satellite is owned by AT&T's DirecTV, was built by Boeing and is operated by Intelsat.
January 23rd 2020, 6:16 pm
History shows China's coronavirus impact on markets likely to be short-lived
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As China's Wuhan virus spreads, it is expected to continue slamming Chinese and other financial markets.
January 23rd 2020, 5:32 pm
FDA issues cybersecurity warning on GE medical equipment that monitors patients
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The Food and Drug Administration released a warning on Thursday to health-care providers, facilities and consumers about a vulnerability in certain electronic health-care data equipment made by General Electric.
January 23rd 2020, 4:33 pm
George Soros warns Trump of potential economic doom before election
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"An overheated economy can't be kept boiling for too long," Soros warned from Davos.
January 23rd 2020, 4:11 pm
George Soros rips Trump and Xi, says the 'fate of the world' is at stake in the 2020 election
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Liberal billionaire George Soros slammed Trump and China on Thursday at his annual dinner on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
January 23rd 2020, 3:12 pm
Venezuela crisis is 'comparative to Syria': Opposition leader Juan Guaido pleads for international s
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Guaido's arrival in Davos comes exactly one year after the opposition leader declared himself to be Venezuela's rightful interim president.
January 23rd 2020, 3:12 pm
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is 'cautiously confident' the city is ready to deal with coronavirus
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Coronavirus is bringing ghosts from the past to Hong Kong, but its chief executive, Carrie Lam, has said the city is ready to deal with the virus.
January 23rd 2020, 3:12 pm
S&P 500 turns positive after WHO calms coronavirus fears
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Stocks clawed back some of their earlier losses after the World Health Organization quelled some of the fears around the deadly coronavirus.
January 23rd 2020, 2:41 pm
Netflix stock rises 5%, just two days after a mixed earnings report
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The spike in Netflix comes a day after investors sent the stock down 2% following a mixed earnings report earlier in the week.
January 23rd 2020, 2:26 pm
The world could have just 5 or 6 currencies by 2040, Brazil's economy minister says
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There are more than 100 recognized currencies in the world at present.
January 23rd 2020, 1:41 pm
Germany's finance minister Schulz says he's 'confident' that a US-EU trade deal will happen
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President Donald Trump has said that dealing with the EU has been tougher than conversations with China.
January 23rd 2020, 1:41 pm
Greta Thunberg hits back after Mnuchin says she should study economics at college
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Thunberg's comments come shortly after Mnuchin criticized her financial credentials at the World Economic Forum.
January 23rd 2020, 10:53 am
Calls for a US 'digital dollar' rise as China powers ahead with a digital yuan
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The Fed is continuing to "carefully analyze the costs and benefits of pursuing such an initiative in the U.S."
January 23rd 2020, 10:53 am
Libya could be the new Syria, Merkel warns
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Angela Merkel has warned business and political leaders that the ongoing conflict in Libya could have similar ramifications to the war in Syria.
January 23rd 2020, 10:22 am
Nearly half a billion people globally struggle to work enough, says UN labor agency
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More than 470 million people worldwide are working fewer paid hours than they would like to or lack access to paid work, says the International Labour Organization.
January 23rd 2020, 9:52 am
White House has started work on second round of tax cuts to boost growth, Mnuchin says
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The White House has started work on a second round of tax cuts even as the budget deficit continues to grow, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday.
January 23rd 2020, 9:34 am
BlackRock's Larry Fink says he feared a 'severe backlash' for his climate crisis letter to CEOs
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BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink feared his annual letter to chief executives would trigger a "severe backlash."
January 23rd 2020, 9:34 am
Scaramucci: I firmly believe Trump will lose the election
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SkyBridge Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci believes President Donald Trump will lose the election later this year, accusing his former boss of "bullying," "gaslighting" and "nonsensical inanity."
January 23rd 2020, 9:34 am
Too early to say if 'phase one' trade deal can raise shipping volumes, Maersk CEO says
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The world's largest cargo shipping firm witnessed zero trade volume growth in the fourth quarter of 2019.
January 23rd 2020, 9:22 am
Australian minister claims PM Scott Morrison has led 'historically unprecedented' bush fire effort
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Australian Finance Minister Mathias Cormann also said the bush fires and climate policies were "two different issues."
January 23rd 2020, 9:22 am
Jeff Bezos phone hack claim blaming crown prince is a 'total lie,' Saudi's al-Jubeir says
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Explosive allegations regarding the hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone are "nonsense," Saudi Arabia's minister of state for foreign affairs said.
January 23rd 2020, 9:22 am
Watch ECB chief Lagarde speak after latest policy decision
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is speaking in Frankfurt after the bank's latest decision on monetary policy.
January 23rd 2020, 8:34 am
ECB holds rates as strategic review gets underway
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The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday held interest rates steady as it launched its first strategic review since 2003.
January 23rd 2020, 8:20 am
Lebanon's former foreign minister tries to defend Davos trip as country faces economic collapse
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Gebran Bassil, Lebanon's former foreign minister, came to Davos "on his own expenses," he told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Thursday.
January 23rd 2020, 7:34 am
Finland's Sanna Marin hopes women leaders will be the 'new normal'
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Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin discusses gender equality in politics at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos.
January 23rd 2020, 7:34 am
China cares as deeply about A.I. ethics as the US, Microsoft CEO says, as he calls for global rules
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for rules around artificial intelligence uses such as facial recognition as a growing number of technology executives, including Alphabet CEO, call for the technology to be regulated.
January 23rd 2020, 7:34 am
Watch Lebanon's ex-foreign minister speak on return of unrest in the Arab world
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CNBC's Hadley Gamble hosts a panel with top political and business leaders on Middle East unrest at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
January 23rd 2020, 7:34 am
UK-EU trade deal? Here's what Europe's officials and business leaders want
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The U.K. is about to take the momentous step of leaving the EU on January 31 and it has set itself an ambitious deadline to strike a trade deal.
January 23rd 2020, 6:49 am
Tesla is paving the way and we appreciate that, VW CEO says
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Volkswagen Group has pledged to launch eight new electric and hybrid cars in 2020.
January 23rd 2020, 6:20 am
The US could still put tariffs on EU carmakers despite new trade talks, Wilbur Ross says
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The United States could still apply tariffs on European carmakers, despite their aim to put together a new trade deal, the U.S. Commerce Secretary told reporters in Davos Thursday.
January 23rd 2020, 5:32 am
IIF chief warns of 'white elephants' amid record global debt
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With global debt set to exceed $257 trillion in the first quarter of 2020, the head of the Institute of International Finance (IIF) has warned that "white elephants" in emerging markets could pose a problem.
January 23rd 2020, 5:20 am
Virus outbreak to cost Chinese box office at least $210 million this weekend, data shows
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On Thursday, all seven Chinese films scheduled for release during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday announced they were pulling screenings.
January 23rd 2020, 5:02 am
Mnuchin says Thunberg can tell us what to do 'after she goes and studies economics in college'
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin sharply criticized the financial credentials of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday.
January 23rd 2020, 4:49 am
One year on: The day Venezuela became known as the country with two presidents
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Venezuela's internationally-recognized government concedes the last 12 months have been "very tough."
January 23rd 2020, 4:32 am
Europe stands firm on tech tax in the face of Trump's tariff threats ... for now
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Europe appears to be standing firm for now when it comes to plans for digital taxes on U.S. tech giants, despite President Trump threatening to retaliate.
January 23rd 2020, 4:32 am
Conflict between the US and Iran would be a 'disaster,' says Pakistani prime minister
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A conflict between America and Iran would be "much, much more difficult" than the one in Afghanistan, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said.
January 23rd 2020, 4:02 am
We simply provide evidence: Climate scientists reject Trump's 'prophets of doom' criticism
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An intensifying climate crisis is top of the agenda at WEF, which takes place in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos.
January 23rd 2020, 3:59 am
Indian industrialists at Davos say they aren't too worried about IMF growth downgrade
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The IMF marked down India's growth projection for 2020 by 1.2 percentage points from its October forecast and expects Asia's third-largest economy to grow by 5.8% before jumping up to 6.5% in 2021.
January 23rd 2020, 3:43 am
Too many teens aspire to be teachers and lawyers — and it could have major consequences, OECD says
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Young people are not being creative enough when it comes to mapping out their careers, and it could have major consequences for the future of work, according to a new report from the OECD.
January 23rd 2020, 3:43 am
China coronavirus: The confirmed cases and where they are
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Here's a snapshot of the latest update on the fast-spreading China coronavirus.
January 23rd 2020, 3:30 am
Siemens boss says Trump would back his company in Middle East reconstruction projects
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President Donald Trump would support Siemens' role in reconstruction projects in Iraq and Syria, the German conglomerate's CEO told CNBC.
January 23rd 2020, 3:30 am
'The worst has yet to come,' analyst says of China coronavirus outbreak
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Much is still unknown about the spreading China virus, and one analyst says there could be more clarity after the Lunar New Year holidays.
January 23rd 2020, 1:59 am
ECB to launch first review since 2003 in a bid to tackle its inflation problem
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The central bank's first strategic review since 2003 will analyze why that is the case and whether that target, or how its calculated, needs to change.
January 23rd 2020, 1:29 am
Chinese treasury futures surge as new virus spreads
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Chinese government bond futures surged on Thursday as investors' worries heightened over the spread of a new flu-like virus that has forced China to lock down a city of 11 million people.
January 23rd 2020, 12:29 am
Where to see cherry blossoms in Japan — without the crowds
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Kanazawa offers history, geisha sightings, teahouses, famous gardens and a sublime cherry blossom season — with a fraction of the tourists.
January 22nd 2020, 11:59 pm
India's shadow lending sector is in a 'better position' after two years of clean up, says bank chair
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Rajnish Kumar, chairman of the State Bank of India acknowledged that India's shadow lenders — or non-bank financial companies — still face challenges, but he struck an optimistic tone about the future.
January 22nd 2020, 10:27 pm
Trump impeachment trial highlights: Bolton-Biden witness trade is 'off the table,' Schumer says
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Lead House impeachment manager Adam Schiff kicked off the trial proceedings with an overview of Trump's alleged abuses of power obstruction.
January 22nd 2020, 9:55 pm
WHO officials try to contain China coronavirus — as well as public fears — as outbreak spreads
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The WHO is reconvening Thursday to decide whether the virus should be classified as a global health emergency after coming to a split vote.
January 22nd 2020, 9:41 pm
Jamie Dimon says his one big worry is negative interest rates
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J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said that negative interest rates are one of the only things that concern him in a market that's otherwise in a "Goldilocks place."
January 22nd 2020, 9:10 pm
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan again calls for Trump to mediate on Kashmir dispute
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While Pakistan has always called for international mediation to the Kashmir dispute, India has maintained it is a bilateral issue.
January 22nd 2020, 9:10 pm
69% of HR professionals say work-life balance is the key to job satisfaction, according to LinkedIn
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The professional networking site and Glint surveyed over 7,000 talent professionals and hiring managers in 35 countries.
January 22nd 2020, 7:56 pm
Asia stocks fall as coronavirus death toll rises in China
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Investor sentiment has taken a hit this week as the mysterious coronavirus that has infected hundreds in China spreads. The World Health Organization postponed a decision Wednesday over whether to declare the disease a global health emergency.
January 22nd 2020, 7:09 pm
WHO postpones decision on declaring China coronavirus a global health emergency
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The WHO convened an emergency meeting to determine whether the deadly coronavirus that emerged in China is a global health emergency.
January 22nd 2020, 6:26 pm
Watch: WHO officials hold news conference on the coronavirus outbreak
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The World Health Organization convened a panel of experts in Geneva to discuss the Wuhan, China, coronavirus in an emergency meeting.
January 22nd 2020, 3:05 pm
Italy is not in another political crisis, economy minister says after Di Maio resignation
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Italy is not facing another political crisis, the country's economy minister told CNBC just hours after a key government figure stepped back from his duties.
January 22nd 2020, 2:51 pm
Here's how the Saudis allegedly hacked Jeff Bezos' phone, and how to protect yourself
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The report shows how outsiders can monitor seemingly private phone messages. However, while tools like those described in the report exist, they are costly and rarely used against normal citizens.
January 22nd 2020, 2:21 pm
Wuhan suspends public transportation to combat coronavirus outbreak, state media says
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China's new virus, which is believed to have started in Wuhan, rose to 17 on Wednesday with more than 540 cases confirmed.
January 22nd 2020, 2:21 pm
French finance minister says the battle over digital tax is not over yet
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Bruno Le Maire, the French finance minister, said his country had accepted a postponement of the tax payments to the end of 2020.
January 22nd 2020, 2:04 pm
Some US companies have started restricting China travel as coronavirus outbreak spreads
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General Motors has placed a temporary restriction on travel to the Chinese city where the outbreak emerged over the holidays, a spokesman said Wednesday.
January 22nd 2020, 2:04 pm
Boeing wants to resume production of 737 Max months before the planes return to service
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Boeing suspended production of the 737 Max this month as the grounding wears on longer than expected.
January 22nd 2020, 2:04 pm
Tesla short sellers could help Elon Musk score a payday worth hundreds of millions
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Tesla is still one of the most heavily bet-against stocks in the U.S. even as the stock almost daily hits new record highs.
January 22nd 2020, 2:04 pm
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Ukraine next week, sources say
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Ukrainian officials are preparing for the visit, scheduled for Jan. 30-31.
January 22nd 2020, 1:05 pm
Meghan and Harry can flee to Canada but they will still owe taxes in the US
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You can move to a different continent to escape your in-laws, but as long as you're still an American, the IRS will always be in your life. Here's what's ahead for the Duchess of Sussex as tax season kicks off.
January 22nd 2020, 1:05 pm
BP's CEO chides AOC and Bernie Sanders for their 'completely unrealistic' Green New Deal ideas
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"The world needs all forms of energy," BP's Bob Dudley said in a CNBC interview from Davos. "Less emissions, but all forms of energy."
January 22nd 2020, 11:31 am
New York the top city globally for entrepreneurial talent, Adecco says
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New York is the best city in the world for talent competitiveness, according to annual rankings by HR provider, the Adecco Group.
January 22nd 2020, 11:31 am
Controversial judicial reform still 'needed,' Polish prime minister says after EU battle
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Poland continues to have a strained relationship with Brussels after several years of legal disputes.
