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CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Asia markets mostly rise as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after ship seizure
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom
The upbeat economic growth has reduced the urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting economists to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: From happy Friday to Monday blues
The situation in the Middle East took a whiplash as war tensions spiked, after hopes for peace seemed in sight last week.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Asia markets open mixed as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after ship seizure
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says
The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
The seizure is an apparent escalation of a U.S. naval blockade, and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Iran rebuffs Trump's plan for new round of peace talks, state media reports
Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound
In a 2026 market that had Microsoft down close to 20%, looking for opportunities to buy after big drawdowns is coming to more tech and software stocks.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Trump says talks between U.S. and Iran to resume in Pakistan on Monday
Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI
Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.

CNBC World News
Apr 19, 2026

Iran says talks continue while it retains control of Strait of Hormuz traffic
Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels attempting to cross come under fire
Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Video shows ships turning away from Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street
The S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time as it completed its fastest turnaround since 1990.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Naomi Watts wants women to own their menopause journey: 'Why is it so taboo when we are half the population?'
Actress and entrepreneur Naomi Watts founded Stripes Beauty with a singular mission: helping women take control of menopause health and aging with confidence.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessel attempting to cross comes under gunfire
Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI, 'and that breaks my heart'
Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns
From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

Trump says U.S. has 'good news' on Iran as Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again
President Trump tells reporters that the U.S. and Iran will jointly recover nuclear material after a deal is reached.

CNBC World News
Apr 18, 2026

'It's sad': The U.S.-UK 'special relationship' sours ahead of royal visit to Washington
A year ago, it was all going so well for the U.S. and U.K.'s so-called "special relationship", but ties have soured.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Trump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos
The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic's Claude.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

U.S. oil price plunges below $84 as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
Oil prices tumbled more than 11% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active
The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Anthropic's Dario Amodei to meet with White House about Mythos
The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

European stocks soar after Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open; travel stocks gain 5%
European stocks rebounded sharply on Friday afternoon Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial shipping.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping; Trump says U.S. blockade still active
The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Oil prices tumble more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
Oil prices tumbled more than 10% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up
A growing crop of startups are set on challenging the chip giant's supremacy.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty
A White House spokesperson told CNBC the administration had been working with industry leaders to mitigate disruption brought about by the conflict.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Tanker diplomacy: Trump faces tests from Havana to Hormuz
From Cuba to the Persian Gulf, Trump is expected to face fresh challenges across a new arc of tanker diplomacy.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms
Israel's central bank governor hopes a swift resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can ease a growth shock.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

European stocks mixed as Iran war stays in focus
The ongoing conflict is weighing on global sentiment despite assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that the war "should be ending pretty soon."

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade
The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms
Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi
U.S. pushes energy sales to energy-starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal
Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: A ceasefire, but no Strait talk
A 10-day truce between Isreal and Lebanon takes negotiators another step closer to a broader Middle East peace agreement.

CNBC World News
Apr 17, 2026

European stocks poised for negative open as Iran war stays in focus
The ongoing conflict weighed on global sentiment despite assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that the war "should be ending pretty soon."

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Asia markets mostly fall as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment
Most Asia-Pacific markets traded lower Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Netflix stock sinks after streamer reiterates guidance, says Reed Hastings to exit board
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally
Markets march on to new records as the warring sides in the Middle East come seem to move toward peace.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Asia markets open lower as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment
Asia-Pacific markets open lower Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Oil falls as Trump reiterates Iran war ‘should' end soon and Israel-Lebanon truce lifts hopes
Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon'
President Donald Trump's latest prediction on the end of the war against Iran came hours after Israel announced a ceasefire with Lebanon.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Netflix stock sinks despite earnings beat, streamer says Reed Hastings to exit board
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked
Just a few tankers are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Navy blocks Iran's coast and Tehran threatens to retaliate against ships in the Gulf.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is less risky than Mythos
Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

European stocks end near flat as UK GDP jumps and Iran peace talks remain in focus
European stocks finished Thursday lower as investors assessed fresh economic data and the outlook for U.S Iran peace talks.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Charles Schwab to launch direct bitcoin, ether trading to compete with Robinhood
Charles Schwab is rolling out crypto trading, allowing clients to buy bitcoin and ether in the coming weeks.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well
This surge of speculative buying reflects a broader return of animal spirits among small traders.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Quantum stocks on pace for a massive week after Nvidia debuts AI models to boost the tech
Hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft have been investing heavily in chips to power quantum computing

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Charles Schwab to launch direct bitcoin, ethereum trading to compete with Robinhood
Charles Schwab is rolling out crypto trading, allowing clients to buy bitcoin and ether through a new arm called Schwab Crypto.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies
Two of the biggest chipmakers, TSMC and ASML, failed to catch major tailwinds from strong earnings. It could be a bellwether for the chip industry as a whole.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

ECB keeps markets guessing on rates with two weeks to go, warns of ‘layer cake of shocks'
One policymaker said officials were worried about a "layer cake of shocks."

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

World's biggest chocolate maker issues profit warning as cocoa prices collapse; shares plunge 17%
Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says
The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national and local conditions.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP
The International Energy Agency's head warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

UK eases rules for hedge funds in sweeping overhaul of short selling rules
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has overhauled its rules on short-selling.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

‘Guns vs. butter': IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up defense spending
The International Monetary Fund has raised the alarm over a global "guns versus butter" trade-off as countries ramp up defense spending.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

EasyJet's stock drops 5% as the Middle East conflict, fuel costs weigh on bookings outlook
EasyJet said it took on roughly £25 million in additional fuel costs in the first half of 2026 due to the Middle East conflict.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Anthropic unveils plans for major UK expansion after OpenAI announces first permanent London office
The move follows a U.K. campaign to court the U.S. company following its fallout with the Pentagon.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Iran war sparks 'fundamental energy transition' in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister
Kim said South Korea will focus on wind and solar power to achieve its goal of reaching 100 gigawatts renewable energy capacity

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

EasyJet's stock drops as the Middle East conflict, fuel costs weigh on bookings outlook
EasyJet said it took on roughly £25 million in additional fuel costs in the first half of 2026 due to the Middle East conflict.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Don't call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as 'petroyuan' call sparks debate
The dollar index, which tracks its performance against a basket of major currencies, fell almost 10% through 2025.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Kering looks to double profits as it unveils ambitious turnaround plan to revive Gucci
The "ReconKering" strategy announced Thursday includes more than doubling its 2025 recurring operating margin of 11.1%.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

European stocks rise as UK GDP jumps and Iran peace talks remain in focus
European stocks opened higher on Thursday as investors assess fresh economic data and the outlook for U.S Iran peace talks.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Hong Kong to announce tax break to lure global commodity traders
Hong Kong is rolling out a new tax break for commodity traders as it seeks to strengthen its position as a regional trading hub and revive shipping activity amid global supply disruptions.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Iran war drags India's goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
Iran war cuts India's March goods exports by over 7%, hammering key sectors and markets, lifting costs and delaying recovery for months.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Iran war sparks "fundamental energy transition" in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister
Kim said South Korea will focus on wind and solar power to achieve its goal of reaching 100 gigawatts renewable energy capacity

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot
Economists polled by Reuters expected U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) to have expanded by 0.1% month-on-month.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades
The U.S. president said he was "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon."

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

TSMC first-quarter profit rises 58%, beats estimates as AI demand fuels record run
TSMC reported another quarter of record profit, with the company expecting AI demand to continue to grow.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Trading the truce and the Lebanon dilemma
The S&P, Nasdaq and Nikkei all top new record highs on optimism of an extended truce between the U.S. and Israel, as well as talks with Lebanon.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

European stocks set for another mixed open as Iran peace efforts remain unclear
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory as investors assess a confused picture of where the Iran war and peace talks are headed.

CNBC World News
Apr 16, 2026

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran war clouds outlook
Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations, on robust exports
Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks
Asia markets opened higher, with Nikkei at an all-time high after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Daikin shares jump 14% after activist investor Elliott pushes for reforms
Daikin shares surged as much as 13.9% after activist investor Elliott urged the company to boost margins and shareholder returns.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street buys Trump's assurances on Iran war ending soon
Booming indexes don't erase the impact of the war, with the World Bank warning that conflict-related disruptions could last for months.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Small towns are fueling India's e-commerce surge, with Amazon and Flipkart chasing new shoppers, faster delivery and rising aspirational demand.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Asia markets open higher after hopes of U.S.-Iran deal lift Wall Street benchmarks to new records
Asia markets opened higher after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending
Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm elections.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing banks to collect citizenship data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration expects banks to comply in collecting citizenship information from customers.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates
It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to prewar levels.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Tesla stock adds nearly 8% as Elon Musk touts chip progress
UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot to AI, adds $127 million in value
Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle as the U.S. enforces a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
The information sought includes so-called Tag 50 identifiers, which can be used to determine who was behind the trades.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Tesla stock pops as Elon Musk touts chip progress
UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

World Bank president: Prepare for months of disruption, even after Hormuz Strait reopens
It will take "a few months for things to come back" once the Strait of Hormuz is no longer effectively closed, Banga said.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Anthropic products are operational after brief outage, status page says
Anthropic said it is working to "fully resolve this issue," according to its page showing the status of the Claude chatbot, Claude Code and the API.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S., says FIFA President Infantino
Amid war with the U.S., Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain. But FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells CNBC they will play in North America.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

ASML stock sinks amid tightening China restrictions despite strong earnings, guidance
Chip giant ASML saw a 5% drop Wednesday amid tightening export restrictions on sales to China, despite beating expectations and raising 2026 sales guidance.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

U.S. Treasury yields rise as markets eye Middle East resolution
U.S. Treasury yields were unchanged Wednesday as investors weighed the latest developments in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
Apr 15, 2026

Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far
The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much.

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