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Energy prices will shape further interest-rate hikes
Energy prices will dictate whether the European Central Bank needs to hike interest rates into restrictive territory, Germany's central bank chief told CNBC on Friday."It's very much dependent on how the energy prices evolve, how the…
Houthis seize Yemen port, raising threat to oil and shipping
Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shouts slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.Mohammed Huwais | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Iran-backed Houthi militant group has seized control of Yemen's port…
Two market forces battle for dominance
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on Sept. 3, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesHello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London. Welcome to another edition of…
Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war as U.S. dials up
US President Donald Trump speaks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas on Sept. 10, 2026.Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump said he has no regrets about starting the Iran war and added…
China is moving toward U.S.-style worldwide taxation of rich citizens
BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18: A general view of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on November 18, 2024 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBeijing's recent push to tax the offshore wealth of its citizens may be only the…
Xi-Modi meeting in the spotlight as BRICS get under way
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 23, 2024.China Daily via ReutersWhen the BRICS summit gets underway tomorrow in India, the meeting…
Samsung roasts Apple for being late to the foldables party
Attendees takes photos of the new iPhone Duo during an Apple event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, 2026. Karl Mondon | AFP | Getty ImagesHello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from…
Kevin Hassett held up to $5 million in Coinbase amid Trump crypto push
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett held between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares in crypto giant Coinbase at the end of 2025, as President Donald Trump's administration rapidly rewrote federal…
Bessent says ‘a large bank’ will be sanctioned next week
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a "fireside chat", as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S., September 1, 2026. Sam Wolfe | Reuters"A large bank" will…
The iPhone Duo enters China’s crowded foldable market
New Apple CEO John Ternus holds the new foldable iPhone Duo during Apple's event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, U.S. Sept. 9, 2026. Carlos Barria | ReutersApple's first folding phone is getting a tepid response…