Money Briefing: CNBC Daily Open: Strait talk from Trump Strategic angle: President Donald Trump voices frustration at the lack of help from allies in supporting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Big Tech purchases of carbon credits explode amid AI race, with Microsoft leading the way Strategic angle: Carbon credit purchases by Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft skyrocketed in 2023, based on tracked purchases. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks Beijing's help on securing Hormuz energy route Strategic angle: China's energy supply is deemed 'relatively strong' amid rising domestic production, coinciding with Trump's request for assistance in securing the Hormuz energy route. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Retail investors pull billions from private capital’s credit gold mine Strategic angle: Flood of redemptions threatens to stall one of Wall Street’s most important sources of growth Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: UniCredit’s Orcel draws level with UBS chief Ermotti after record pay deal Strategic angle: Italian executive received €16.4mn pay package last year, a 24% rise from 2024 Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: U.S. stock futures, oil prices bounce around as investors weigh developments in Iran conflict Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the fluctuations in U.S. stock futures and oil prices amid ongoing tensions in Iran. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz Strategic angle: The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Two Chinese Companies Join Hong Kong Listing Wave, Seek to Raise Almost $200M Combined Strategic angle: Two Chinese firms are set to capitalize on the Hong Kong market, aiming to raise nearly $200 million through their listings. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: GC00 | Gold Continuous Contract Overview Strategic angle: An in-depth look at the Gold Continuous Contract performance and market trends. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: China's factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows Strategic angle: Beijing tamped down its GDP growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi summit Strategic angle: President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Why the private equity crunch is not a prelude to the next big economic crisis Strategic angle: Everybody is clueless, and when you are clueless, you are scared. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Asia-Pacific markets tumble as investors brace for a prolonged war in Middle East Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, impacting global oil trade. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: China’s answer to Amazon launches rival European ecommerce service Strategic angle: JD.com will launch service under its Joybuy brand after previously trying to crack the market in 2022. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Why Trump Wants Greenland So Badly—What's Under The Ice Could Explain It Strategic angle: Exploring the economic motivations behind Trump's interest in Greenland. Editorial Staff Mar 15
Money Briefing: Oil Industry Warns Trump Administration Energy Crisis Will Likely Worsen Strategic angle: Industry experts predict escalating challenges in energy supply under current administration policies. Editorial Staff Mar 15
Money Briefing: Viking Holdings (VIK) Announces Taking Delivery of its Newest River Cruise Ship Strategic angle: Viking Holdings expands its fleet with the latest addition to its river cruise offerings. Editorial Staff Mar 15
Money Briefing: This is What Merck & Co. (MRK) is Doing to Mitigate Against KEYTRUDA Exclusivity Loss Strategic angle: Merck & Co. is taking strategic steps to address the impending loss of exclusivity for KEYTRUDA. Editorial Staff Mar 15
Money Briefing: Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Unveils XIENCE Skypoint to Advance Cardiovascular Treatment in India Strategic angle: Abbott Laboratories introduces a new product aimed at improving cardiovascular care in the Indian market. Editorial Staff Mar 15
Money Briefing: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) Positioned for Robust Growth on AI Integration and Acquisition Boost Strategic angle: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) is set for significant growth driven by advancements in AI and strategic acquisitions. Editorial Staff Mar 15