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European Central Bank heads for last rate cut of year — but jumbo move seems off the table

The euro zone central bank will need to do "heavy lifting" next year to support the waning economy, analysts say. ... Continue Reading

China's monetary shift signals economic worries, but 'bazooka-style' stimulus is unlikely, experts say

Despite a flurry of stimulus measures, recent economic indicators have showed the world's second-largest economy is still struggling with deflationary pressures. ... Continue Reading

Stock futures are little changed as investors brace for key inflation data: Live updates

Tuesday marked a down session for the major averages. ... Continue Reading

Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as investors await key policy meeting in China

South Korea reported seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 2.7% in November, according to the Statistics Korea, unchanged from the previous month. ... Continue Reading

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await key policy meeting in China

South Korea reported seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 2.7% in November, according to the Statistics Korea, unchanged from the previous month. ... Continue Reading

Auto giants endured a torrid time of it this year — and few expect 2025 to be much better

A perfect storm of challenges for the European automobile industry shows no sign of letting up, analysts say. ... Continue Reading

What's behind Siemens Energy's 300% rise this year — and what's next?

Despite these gains, investors and analysts remain bullish on Siemens Energy's shares rising even further. ... Continue Reading

South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts suicide; police raid presidential office

The fallout from South Korea's brief martial law continues amid reports of raids on the president's office and an attempted suicide by the ex-defense minister. ... Continue Reading

Yellen discusses South Korean political crisis with country's finance minister

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen spoke to South Korea's Finance Minister following President Yoon Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law last week. ... Continue Reading

Greece's ghost towns offer a glimpse of a country struggling with 'existential' population collapse

Years of declining births, economic hardship and mass emigration have left huge swathes of Greece vacant, creating fresh concerns for the country. ... Continue Reading

China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions. ... Continue Reading

Michael Saylor's case for Microsoft buying bitcoin gets rejected by shareholders

Microsoft investors voted against a proposal to consider diversifying the company's balance sheet by purchasing bitcoin. ... Continue Reading

Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina Khan

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. ... Continue Reading

Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

On Tuesday, the Dow posted a fourth straight negative session, while the S&P 500 booked back-to-back losses. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Jim Cramer analyzes Tuesday's sell-off: 'I don’t mind a day like today'

CNBC's Jim Cramer said some of the day's moves may have been triggered by Oracle, and rippled out towards Dell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Super Micro. ... Continue Reading

GM exits robotaxi market, will bring Cruise operations in house

General Motors will no longer fund its Cruise division's robotaxi development, effectively pulling out of the market. ... Continue Reading

Insurance stocks have fallen since UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Major insurance stocks have fallen since their closing prices last Tuesday, the day before the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. ... Continue Reading

Fed Chair Jerome Powell can serve remainder of term, says Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could serve out his term. ... Continue Reading

Adidas' German headquarters raided in connection with tax investigation

Adidas' German headquarters was raided as authorities investigate a yearslong tax concern. ... Continue Reading

Luigi Mangione rages about 'insult' to American people, challenges UnitedHealthcare murder extradition

Luigi Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Hilton hotel in New York City before fleeing to Pennsylvania last week. ... Continue Reading