AI debt and French bonds face a stress test — why it may not be over
CNBC
Bond markets are signaling unease over AI financing costs and sovereign debt in parts of Europe. More stress tests are coming.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
On the ground at Nvidia's AI showpiece: Jensen-mania, robot ducks and neocloud distress
CNBC
The word on the ground from Nvidia's GTC conference in Berlin.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are different
CNBC
French borrowing costs have surged as debt and political risks mount, raising questions over whether the stress could spread across the euro zone.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm election
CNBC
A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but 'replacing' them with other products
CNBC
Sen. Susan Collins announced Canada was dropping Canadian tariffs, but the White House later said it was "replacing" the ones removed from the list.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early
CNBC
Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreement
CNBC
Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager
CNBC
Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protest
CNBC
French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
Moody's holds steady on France's credit rating as country grapples with turmoil and higher yields
CNBC
Moody's left its credit rating on France at Aa3, giving the country some relief in a week of unrest.
October 24th 2026, 5:59 pm
Fed approves interest rate hike, signals one more to come this year
CNBC
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its first interest rate hike in more than three years and indicated another to come.
September 16th 2026, 2:16 pm
Hyperscaler debt signals warning sign, Apollo cautions
CNBC
Credit default swaps for companies building data centers are getting pricier, and it's not because banks are hedging more of their bets.
September 16th 2026, 1:46 pm
'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices
CNBC
Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.
September 16th 2026, 1:46 pm
Continental Resources to develop massive oil patch in Venezuela
CNBC
Continental said it undertook an "independent evaluation of opportunities" in Venezuela after President Donald Trump called for the industry to invest.
September 16th 2026, 1:46 pm
Sen. Blumenthal urges AI oversight: 'We're on the verge of losing control'
CNBC
The Trump administration argues that beating China in the race to AI dominance is an all-important goal.
September 16th 2026, 1:46 pm
Yield on 10-year Treasury below 5% as investors await Fed decision
CNBC
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike interest rates on Wednesday.
September 16th 2026, 12:32 pm
Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI: 'Misinformation flying a
CNBC
Alexis Ohanian said AI risks are more mundane than the "Terminator and Skynet" scenarios some fear.
September 16th 2026, 12:32 pm
World's top-performing sovereign wealth fund warns of looming pullback in U.S. stock market
CNBC
New Zealand's $54 billion pension fund returned 14.2% in the year to June.
September 16th 2026, 12:32 pm
Pentagon CTO says U.S. government shouldn't take stakes in tech giants, questions adding AI rules
CNBC
President Donald Trump has angrily pushed back on the calls from industry and lawmakers for an AI slowdown or greater regulation.
September 16th 2026, 12:32 pm
Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifies
CNBC
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.
September 16th 2026, 12:32 pm
Bizarre volatility bet in the options pits is a head scratcher ahead of Fed rate decision
CNBC
The biggest trade in options on the Cboe VIX Index Tuesday was an unusual $6 million purchase of deep, deep in-the-money-puts.
September 16th 2026, 12:32 pm
Indonesia's new finance minister faces an uphill battle on fiscal credibility
CNBC
Nazara, sworn in hours after Purbaya's dismissal, spent seven years as deputy finance minister and led the ministry's fiscal policy agency from 2015 to 2019.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
Two camps have emerged in the debate over AI safety and regulation
CNBC
Two opposing camps are emerging in the AI regulation debate, with Trump and Huang on one side and Amodei. Altman and Musk on the other.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
Grab aims for 'next level' in financial services with purchase of buy-now pay-later platform Atome
CNBC
Grab is betting $1.49 billion on Atome Financial as it looks to expand its consumer lending business in Southeast Asia.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
China's AI leaders keep quiet despite U.S. 'publicity' on tech risks
CNBC
Z.ai, Moonshot, MiniMax, Alibaba and Tencent did not provide any statements when contacted by CNBC about the warnings on AI from Silicon Valley.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
CNBC Daily Open: Is AI safe? Industry leaders and Trump disagree
CNBC
OpenAI, Anthropic and Google unite for AI safety talks after warnings that the technology could pose an existential risk to humanity.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
BOJ expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to fresh three-decade high: CNBC survey
CNBC
The BOJ is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to a fresh three-decade high, a CNBC survey shows.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure
CNBC
Oil fell Wednesday, as an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories outweighed worries over supply disruptions after an Iran-backed attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
Nvidia's Huang diverges with CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI on AI safety at Dreamforce
CNBC
Comments from the two tech leaders landed days after Anthropic's Dario Amodei published an essay urging the AI industry to slow the pace of model development.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sides with Nvidia's Huang on AI safety and slowdown debate
CNBC
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's view of artificial intelligence safety is akin to the perspective of Nvidia's Jensen Huang rather than Anthropic chief Dario Amodei.
September 16th 2026, 12:31 am
Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry
CNBC
The Senate on Tuesday voted to block the Clarity Act from advancing, dealing a blow to the crypto industry's push for a comprehensive market framework.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
Americans' incomes rose and poverty fell in 2025, Census Bureau says
CNBC
The data comes as the Federal Reserve is considering interest-rate increases that could slow economic growth.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
AWS says it can't restore service to Bahrain, UAE facilities 6 months after Iran strikes
CNBC
In March, two Amazon data centers in the UAE were struck by drones, while a site was also damaged by a nearby drone hit.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
Iran war has cost on average $246 million per day in its first five months, CBO finds
CNBC
The Congressional Budget Office calculated the Defense Department's Iran war cost through Aug. 1 at $38.1 billion.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues
CNBC
Discussions have been ongoing since Google's Demis Hassabis released a proposal in July calling for a U.S.-led "Standards Body," the spokesperson said.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
No one and done: The Fed will hike at least two times over the next year, according to CNBC survey
CNBC
While higher oil is cited as a main reason for the change in view, roughly three-quarters of respondents see the inflation problem as broader than just energy prices.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
Musk urges top AI labs, Chinese companies to test each other's models amid calls for slowdown
CNBC
Elon Musk called for the leading AI labs to peer review each others' models before they're released to the public as a way to evaluate their safety.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
Will AI really destroy humanity? Pioneers who created the tech weigh in
CNBC
AI pioneers and "godfathers" have weighed in on Anthropic and OpenAI researcher concerns over existential safety risks around the technology.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
Trump calls Supreme Court mail ballot ruling 'big loss for Republicans'
CNBC
President Trump blasted his three Supreme Court appointees for blocking a Postal Service rule that would have allowed mail-in ballots in November's elections.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
Saudi pipeline closure is a brief interruption that will last days, U.S. Energy Secretary tells CNBC
CNBC
The Saudis closed the East-West pipeline after it sustained damage in a drone attack launched from Iraq.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
Scott Bessent defends Treasury intervention, Trump economy in contentious House hearing
CNBC
Bessent defended the administration's Treasury-market intervention, economic record and AI policy while lawmakers tried to pin him down on borrowing and energy.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
Ford increases V-8 engine availability, lowers performance prices for 2027 F-150 trucks
CNBC
Ford said the changes are meant to provide customers with more choice and help expand sales of key models, a strategy CEO Jim Farley has touted.
September 15th 2026, 1:32 pm
10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since 2007 as Fed rate-hike expectations rise
CNBC
The sell-off in U.S. government debt is deepening as investors increasingly price in an interest rate hike this week.
September 15th 2026, 3:48 am
CNBC Daily Open: A 'hoax,' a sell-off and a dilemma for Warsh
CNBC
A slew of price dislocations sets the Fed up for a difficult decision day, as it struggles to please the market and President Donald Trump.
September 15th 2026, 3:48 am
U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chi
CNBC
Two Chinese companies, are alleged to have used trading accounts in Binance to launder the illicit proceeds and funnel the funds to Tehran or its proxies.
September 15th 2026, 3:48 am
Broadcom CEO addresses Anthropic's slowdown push, says AI revenue targets haven't changed
CNBC
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said demand for AI infrastructure remains strong despite growing concerns about increasingly powerful models.
September 15th 2026, 3:48 am
Samsung backs Nvidia AI chip rival in $230 million funding round as GPU alternatives boom
CNBC
Dutch startup Euclyd raised the funding in a round co-led by Samsung, Somerset Capital Partners, the Scaleup Europe Fund and Innovation Industries.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
Oil extends gains following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
CNBC
Oil extended gains amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
Weapon shortfalls, 'hundreds' of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. gover
CNBC
The department revealed that the Iran war had cost an estimated $33.4 billion as of June 29.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
Oil and Treasury yields haven’t moved this closely in seven years. That’s bad news for markets
CNBC
Oil and 10-year Treasury yields are moving in near lockstep, with their correlation at its strongest since 2019.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on Beijing
CNBC
China's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tech controls expand to employees
CNBC
As the U.S.-China tech rivalry simmers, Beijing is increasing restrictions on how its companies can deploy their tech talent overseas.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls
CNBC
China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent.
September 15th 2026, 1:14 am
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence
CNBC
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate.
September 14th 2026, 7:01 pm
Trump administration repeals Biden era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants
CNBC
President Donald Trump has systemically dismantled regulations implemented by the Obama and Biden administrations that sought to fight climate change.
September 14th 2026, 7:01 pm
Trump phones Nvidia’s Huang at All-In Summit, calls data center opposition a ‘hoax’
CNBC
President Trump has been using his social media site to sound off on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's suggestion that the AI industry slow its pace of development.
September 14th 2026, 7:01 pm
Counting the votes: Warsh faces a tough battle as the Fed girds for expected interest rate hike
CNBC
Traders were pricing in a better than 92% probability of a rate increase, as well as a more than 75% chance for another one in December.
September 14th 2026, 4:47 pm
Apple releases test of redesigned Siri AI before iPhone 18 hits stores this week
CNBC
Following Apple's iPhone launch event last week, the company is releasing a redesigned Siri AI, though users may have to sign up for a waitlist.
September 14th 2026, 4:47 pm
Which matters more to stocks: the bond market or AI risks? The volatility gauge might offer an answe
CNBC
Volatility measured by the Cboe VIX Index jumped to 18 Monday.
September 14th 2026, 2:14 pm
Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy after Trump's claims of deal
CNBC
"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post.
September 14th 2026, 2:14 pm
Warsh's credibility is on the line this week as Trump policies put pressure on Fed to hike
CNBC
With inflation above target and no visibility on lower oil prices or stability of tariffs, the Fed chairman needs to pass the test that has faced his predecessors
September 14th 2026, 2:14 pm
Space startups raise big money in funding blitz as Europe aims to challenge U.S. dominance
CNBC
European space startups are attracting fresh funding as the region seeks to build its capabilities and narrow a its gap with the U.S.
September 14th 2026, 12:01 pm
Trump says no need for more AI regulation, slams Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
CNBC
The Trump administration has encouraged AI's rapid growth and the development of data centers as it seeks an insurmountable tech edge over China.
September 14th 2026, 12:01 pm
Microsoft sets limits for future AI models as industry throttles frontier development
CNBC
Microsoft wants to be seen as a responsible AI entity as it ramps up model development alongside partners Anthropic and OpenAI.
September 14th 2026, 12:01 pm
OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose con
CNBC
OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.
September 14th 2026, 5:28 am
Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record
CNBC
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.
September 14th 2026, 4:58 am
Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
CNBC
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut the roughly 750-mile pipeline as attacks threaten a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
September 14th 2026, 4:58 am
CNBC Daily Open: 'Whoever wins AI, wins'
CNBC
Rivals Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI jointly called for a slowdown in AI development, while President Donald Trump stressed the need to keep a lead on China.
September 14th 2026, 4:29 am
Novo Nordisk rebrands to 'Novo,' unveils corporate changes as it fights for obesity market share
CNBC
The Danish drugmaker called the changes the beginning of a new chapter for the company, which faces stiff competition from Eli Lilly.
September 14th 2026, 4:29 am
Yen appreciation has carry-trade seekers looking at these two currencies
CNBC
September 14th 2026, 4:29 am
AI stocks slide after major CEOs unite to urge slowdown
CNBC
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the industry "must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models," amid growing concerns over risks from AI.
September 14th 2026, 4:29 am
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions
CNBC
Ballmer said that the team is complying with the penalties, has paid the fines, and is "moving forward."
September 14th 2026, 2:15 am
Shein shares fall 10% amid urgent recall of contact-lens cleaner by Australia, New Zealand
CNBC
Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares fell as much as 10%, amid news that a contact lens product has been recalled urgently due to worries of contamination.
September 14th 2026, 2:15 am
Baker Hughes sees no slowdown in energy projects despite higher rates as AI buildouts stoke LNG dema
CNBC
Baker Hughes has yet to see higher borrowing costs slow investment in major energy projects.
September 14th 2026, 12:46 am
Cadbury cut two months off its supply chain lead time for a key chocolate-bar ingredient in one move
CNBC
Mondelez is expanding its chocolate manufacturing operations in Malaysia, with the company also seeing further room for growth across Southeast Asia.
September 14th 2026, 12:46 am
Trump says U.S. may keep Iranian oil 'like Venezuela' as Gulf-Iran Hormuz talks stall
CNBC
Trump said revenue from the Venezuela arrangement has "paid for the war many times."
September 14th 2026, 12:46 am
Anthropic walks tightrope to Nasdaq, pushing for a slowdown while pursuing $2 trillion valuation
CNBC
As Anthropic meets with prospective investors ahead of its potentially historic market debut, CEO Dario Amodei is pushing for a slowdown in AI.
September 14th 2026, 12:46 am
Z.ai shares tumble over 10% after $5 billion fundraising, its second major raise in two months
CNBC
Z.ai shares tumbled after the Chinese AI company announced its second major fundraising in two months.
September 14th 2026, 12:46 am
Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shut down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
CNBC
Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.
September 13th 2026, 10:00 pm
The 10-year Treasury is closing in on 5%. How it gets there matters more
CNBC
The 10-year Treasury yield is closing in on 5%, a level last touched in October 2023. Strategists say the drivers behind higher yields are more important.
September 13th 2026, 10:00 pm
Prediction markets are becoming more professionalized, but also harder to beat
CNBC
The institutionalization of prediction markets threatens to erode the edge of skilled traders who earn off mispricing and market inefficiencies, experts say.
September 13th 2026, 10:00 pm
CNBC Daily Open: Peace talks amid pipeline shocks
CNBC
Statements from the BRICS summit over the weekend had a common thread: Nations want peace in the Middle East.
September 13th 2026, 10:00 pm
Larry Ellison nixes plan to offload up to $7.5 billion worth of Oracle stock
CNBC
Oracle founder Larry Ellison has canceled his plan to sell up to $7.5 billion worth of stock in the software company.
September 13th 2026, 12:33 pm
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
CNBC
China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing-economy countries, President Xi Jinping said.
September 13th 2026, 12:33 pm
Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive
CNBC
The latest strike happened ahead of an expected meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials in Oman to sign an agreement for shipping through the strait.
September 13th 2026, 12:33 pm
Anthropic's Amodei says China presents 'toughest dilemma' for his proposed AI slowdown
CNBC
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, the chair of Google DeepMind, and Elon Musk have all welcomed Amodei's proposal.
September 13th 2026, 12:33 pm
China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
CNBC
China, Iran's biggest trading partner and a key customer of Tehran's energy exports, is willing to work with BRICS towards peace in the region, Xi said.
September 13th 2026, 5:58 am
Musk, Altman support Anthropic’s Amodei as he shares plan to ‘slow the pace’ of advancing AI capabil
CNBC
Amodei's essay landed after an Anthropic researcher set off a firestorm on social media this week by announcing he quit his job at the company.
September 12th 2026, 5:45 pm
Trump sees Iran war ending soon after mid-term elections, predicts oil prices will then fall sharply
CNBC
Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.
September 12th 2026, 12:29 pm
Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
CNBC
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.
September 12th 2026, 12:29 pm
Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
CNBC
The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.
September 12th 2026, 12:29 pm
Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks
CNBC
In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.
September 12th 2026, 12:29 pm
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogu
CNBC
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
September 12th 2026, 7:14 am
Trump's America-first world is pushing other powers to hedge their bets
CNBC
Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.
September 12th 2026, 4:15 am
Russia, Trump and a battle over welfare loom over Sweden’s election
CNBC
Russia's war, permanently higher defense spending and uncertainty over U.S. commitments are narrowing the choices facing whoever wins Sunday's election.
September 12th 2026, 4:15 am
Why data centers could be the next big market for catastrophe bonds
CNBC
CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.
September 12th 2026, 4:15 am
Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks
CNBC
September 11th 2026, 2:57 pm
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
CNBC
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
September 11th 2026, 2:46 pm
Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
CNBC
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
September 11th 2026, 11:30 am
Iran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic ties
CNBC
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
