- U.S. can hold AI talks with China because ‘we are in the lead,’ Bessent tells CNBC as nations plan safety protocol
The U.S. Treasury Secretary also said President Donald Trump would likely comment on the Taiwan issue in coming days.
- Five takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing so far
The two leaders agreed to forge more cooperative ties in a high-stakes meeting full of friendly gestures between two countries that have been battling for years.
- Americans still feel bad about the economy. When will it get better?
U.S. consumer sentiment has been on a downward trend since the Covid-19 pandemic. Inflation, wars and President Trump's tariffs are to blame, economists say.
- Bond markets are bracing for UK PM Starmer's political rivals to break cover
The prime minister's colleagues could be ready to mutiny, with leadership bids potentially being announced Thursday.
- Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid 'Thucydides Trap' at high-stakes summit
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.
- Polestar CEO tells CNBC ‘pump anxiety’ has made EVs ‘all about money’
The EV maker is seeing an increased demand for both used and new cars as fuel prices have gone up following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cisco's stock pops 17% on surging AI orders, as company says it's cutting almost 4,000 jobs
Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026.
- Senators introduce ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists
New bipartisan legislation, first seen by CNBC, would prevent U.S. lawmakers from lobbying after they leave office.
- Nvidia's Jensen Huang on China trip: ‘President Trump asked me to come’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday landed in Beijing for the high-stakes summit with China.
- Oil rises as IEA flags greater volatility ahead, OPEC cuts demand forecast
OPEC cut its demand growth estimates for 2026 to about 1.2 million barrels per day.
- BitGo posts wider Q1 loss despite revenue more than doubling
BitGo’s headline revenue figure doubled year-over-year to $3.8 billion, but a Bitcoin price decline and IPO-related costs pushed net losses to $60.7 million in the first quarter.
- Bitcoin firm Nakamoto records net loss in Q1 despite sixfold revenue growth
Nakamoto CEO David Bailey said the company is focused on scaling its Bitcoin treasury, services and trading strategies for the remainder of 2026.
- Bitcoin risks slump after hitting ‘major bear market resistance’: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin’s rally may reverse as its price has hit a historic resistance level and traders appear to already be taking profits, said CryptoQuant in a note on Wednesday.
- AI chatbot Claude helps man recover 5 Bitcoin after finding old seed phrase
The crypto investor had Claude search through two Macs, two external hard drives, an Apple Notes export, iCloud Mail, Gmail inbox and X messages to help retrieve the Bitcoin.
- Whale shorts $70M in crypto and tech: Should Bitcoin traders worry?
Despite short-term bearish bets from a successful Hyperliquid whale, a growing US Fed balance sheet and rising inflation support Bitcoin in the long term.
- Bitcoin traders expect ‘fast move’ to $90K following CLARITY Act vote
Bitcoin traders eye a possible move higher as short-term selling pressure fades and the CLARITY Act vote boosts crypto market focus.
- Price predictions 5/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH
Bitcoin’s pullback is expected to find support near $79,000, but every recovery attempt is likely to be sold into.
- Bitcoin price targets $79K as US PPI inflation hits highest since 2022
Bitcoin slipped further below the $80,000 mark as US PPI data compounded the inflation problem from the US-Iran war and associated high oil prices.
- Metaplanet Q1 profit jumps, but Bitcoin losses hit bottom line
Metaplanet posted strong Q1 operating income driven by Bitcoin options revenue, but swung to a $728 million loss as BTC price declines triggered valuation markdowns.
- Bitcoin to $100K in Q2? Strategy’s STRC unlocks potential to buy 3K BTC in two days
Strategy’s potential 3,127 BTC buy this week, alongside falling stablecoin dominance, suggests more capital may enter the Bitcoin market.
- World Cup train and shuttle bus ticket prices cut in New York, New Jersey
Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.
- Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
- Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese
US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily blocked by a judge.
- In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed
The UK's local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.
- Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami rally to beat Cincinnati
Argentinian star forward's brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.
- Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices
Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.
- Trump praises China as he ignores question about Taiwan
Trump praises China as he ignores question about Taiwan
- UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ show after cancellation
Matthew Collings says his work on Israeli violence against Palestinians has been intentionally misinterpreted.
- Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest
Superpowers compete for technological foothold on world’s highest peak, pushing Nepal towards a geopolitical chessboard.
- California questions FIFA’s possible violations in World Cup ticket sales
California attorney general asks FIFA to explain why the categories of some tickets were changed after being sold.