Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts

Microsoft surpassed expectations on revenue and profit but is slimming down across ranks, organizations and geographies.

Industry 2025-07-02 14:07

A bare-bones deal is Europe's best hope in trade talks with the U.S., sources say

The U.S. and EU are down to the wire to strike a so-far elusive trade agreement by early July.

Industry 2025-07-02 13:36

UK government borrowing costs spike amid tensions in ruling Labour party

Pressure has been piling on the Labour government, which has been seeking to reform its social benefits program.

Industry 2025-07-02 13:24

UK borrowing costs spike amid doubts over finance minister's future

U.K. government borrowing costs spiked amid question marks over the political future of Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Britain’s fiscal credibility.

Industry 2025-07-02 13:24

AI virtual personality YouTubers, or VTubers,' are earning millions

One of the most popular gaming YouTubers is named Bloo, but he isn’t a human — he’s a fully virtual personality powered by artificial…

Industry 2025-07-02 13:00

ECB Ends Easing Cycle, But The Eurozone Crisis Is Just Beginning

The European Central Bank has reached the end of its rate cycle - and has become ensnared in the ver

Industry 2025-07-02 13:00

Mortgage refinance demand surges, as interest rates drop further

Mortgage rates continued to fall, causing more homeowners to apply to refinance at those lower rates. Homebuyers, however, were less impacted by lower rates.

Industry 2025-07-02 12:00

Amazon deploys its 1 millionth robot in a sign of more job automation

Amazon announced its millionth worker robot, and said its entire fleet will be powered by a newly launched generative artificial intelligence model.

Industry 2025-07-02 10:51

Santander doubles down on UK presence amid Spain's banking M&A turmoil

Santander is bolstering its British foothold with the proposed acquisition of TSB, despite the recent underperformance of its own U.K. branch.

Industry 2025-07-02 10:33

Treasury yields rise as investors weigh Trump's big beautiful bill'

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” which passed the…

Industry 2025-07-02 10:25

Treasury yields rise as investors weigh Trump's megabill

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” which passed the…

Industry 2025-07-02 10:25

10-year Treasury yield remains higher despite weak ADP jobs report

ADP private payrolls data showed a decline of 33,000 jobs in June. Economists were expecting a gain of 100,000 jobs, according to Dow Jones.

Industry 2025-07-02 10:25

UK's popular sausage roll seller plunges 15% as heatwave hurts sales

Shares of the bakery chain plunged around 15% Wednesday after the company said unseasonably hot weather had hit customer footfall and dented sales in June.

Industry 2025-07-02 09:53

CNBC Daily Open: Tariffs led us down a different timeline for interest rates

It might help to think that if U.S. President Donald Trump hadnt introduced tariffs, his other policies could have also pushed inflation forecasts higher.

Industry 2025-07-02 07:30

European markets set to open higher as traders assess global trade, economic outlook

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Industry 2025-07-02 05:41

European stock markets higher; Spectris up 5% on KKR takeover deal

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Industry 2025-07-02 05:41

Wind power firms Vestas and Orsted jump on U.S. bill update

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Industry 2025-07-02 05:41

European stock markets higher; UK bond yields soar amid ruling party turmoil

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Industry 2025-07-02 05:41

CNBC Daily Open: Lower U.S. interest rates? The could-have-beens hurt the most

It might help to think that if U.S. President Donald Trump hadnt introduced tariffs, his other policies could have also pushed inflation forecasts higher.

Industry 2025-07-02 02:03

Tesla shares drop on Musk, Trump feud ahead of Q2 deliveries

Tesla shares dropped 7% from Friday’s closing price of $323.63 to the $300.71 close on Tuesday ahead of the company’s second-quarter deliveries…

Industry 2025-07-02 01:29