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CNBC's flagship show in Europe sets you up with everything you need to know for the European business day. Anchors Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum engage in unscripted and dynamic debate on the day's top stories. They are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes.
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- 3 days ago28 min
Bank of Japan Hikes to 31-year High
The bank of Japan delivers a quarter point hike, taking rates to the highest level since 1995. But two dissenting votes raise doubts around further normalization, driving the Yen and JGB yields lower. The Bank of England stands pat but warns rates will likely go up, with Governor Andrew Bailey flagging energy costs as a key threat. The S&P 500 sees its best day since early August as crude prices and treasury yields pull back, with tech stocks driving the charge on Wall Street. Researchers reportedly hack into OpenAI using Anthropic tools, as King Charles convenes AI leaders in Scotland to stress the importance of safety. Palantir CEO Alex Karp tells CNBC the technology must have “reasonable guidelines”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 days ago26 min
First Fed Hike Since 2023
The Fed hikes for the first time in over 3 years, with the Dow shedding over 600 points while the 10-year Treasury yield holds stubbornly around the 5% mark. The rate hike provokes U.S. President Donald Trump, who once again demands looser monetary policy, calling the FOMC “hostile”. Across the pond the Bank of England looks poised to deliver a hold as long-term borrowing costs hover near their highest in nearly 30 years. And the EU's offer for Canada to become its first-ever associate member also draws the ire of President Trump, who threatens further trade restrictions on the bloc if those plans progress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 5 days ago31 min
Today's Fed decision with first hike in three years priced in
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve decision today, as America’s central bank is all-but certain to have its first hike in over 3 years with the expected move will likely strain ties with U.S. President Donald Trump. Meta’s Mark Zuckaberg is weighing in on the AI safety debate, favoring independent evaluation rather than a slowdown in development, but Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar come down on opposite sides of the conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 6 days ago27 min
Hardware software split and Trump decries "Hoax"
Chip names sell off on both sides of the pond amid investor pullback after warnings from AI giants. Software stocks, however, catch a bid, putting the two baskets at a huge divergence. Trump intervenes, calling warnings over the technology a “sick” “hoax,” and telling AI leaders not to kill the “golden goose”, going as far as calling up Jensen Huang during a podcast recording. The 10-year Treasury yield hits its highest ever level in almost 20 years, with traders eyeing a near 95% chance of a Fed hike as the FOMC starts its two-day meeting today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 6 days ago25 min
AI safety fears top the agenda
AI safety fears have dominated the sphere as Anthropic chief Dario Amodei's proposals to rein in development manage to unite bitter rivals Elon Musk and Sam Altman in support. However, U.S. president Donald Trump disagrees. Trump’s relationship with Fed Chair Warsh is set for a new test as investors eye a more-than 85% chance the central bank raises rates at its meeting this week while the President says the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world. Oil prices notch fresh gains amid new strikes on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz, which force Saudi to temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Latest U.S. Treasury buyback falls short of market hopes
The latest U.S. Treasury buyback disappoints which piles on the pressure to sell global bonds. The 10-year Treasury yield is inching towards 5 per cent. In oil news, WTI tops $100 for the first time since May as continued Iranian attacks on Gulf refineries and vessels attempting to pass out of the Strait of Hormuz drive raise concerns over an extended disruption to supply. The ECB bumps rates by a quarter point as energy price concerns steer the inflation outlook upwards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms
President Trump talks up America's "tremendous" success as he promises a 'dividend' to US adult citizens if the Republicans retain control of Congress - in a pledge totalling more than a trillion dollars. The 10-year US bond yield jumps to its highest level in three years as the Treasury Department announces plans to buy back up to 6 billion dollars in longer-term debt - triple the normal level. UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC he sees investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks mount. Apple unveils its long-awaited foldable phone, with the 'iPhone Duo' coming in just shy of $2,000 in a major shakeup of its lineup under new CEO John Ternus. The ECB looks poised to raise rates at today's meeting, with traders pricing in a near 100 percent chance of a 25 basis point hike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Gulf flare-up pushes Brent closer to $100-mark
Brent nears $100 a barrel as the conflict in the Gulf continues to flare. The IRGC says it attacked 2 American vessels and 8 oil tankers as retaliation for the U.S. targeting Iranian crude supplies earlier this week. Inflation fears rise as a result of surging energy prices, as do expectations of rate hikes from the ECB and Federal Reserve later this week. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey says the global economy is facing several upside inflationary risks. Wall Street closed Tuesday’s session in the red as AI models at several software firms come under scrutiny. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CNBC's flagship show in Europe sets you up with everything you need to know for the European business day. Anchors Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum engage in unscripted and dynamic debate on the day's top stories. They are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes.
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