Economy

As feds pull back student loans, states should reform cosmetology licensing

The Trump administration is pulling back federal student loans for cosmetology schools — and it’s a great opportunity for states to stop forcing aspiring beauticians to take on debt just to practice their trade.

The World Cup will boost these hospitality stocks, Deutsche and Goldman say

Around 5 billion people – more than half the world's population – tuned into at least parts of the previous World Cup in 2022.

‘Happiness is not just about GDP’: ambitious plan or utopia?

Some will question its credibility – but the alternative future to the one imagined in the Global Justice Report is far more bleak

Universal Music slumps as Bill Ackman's Pershing Square offloads stake after failed takeovers

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. on Wednesday sent Asian stocks lower overnight, as European equity markets struggled for direction in morning trade.

A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how

Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains

SoftBank's OpenAI bet and rising debt are raising liquidity crunch concerns

Analysts warned that the market's renewed optimism on SoftBank is masking mounting balance-sheet risks.

CNBC Daily Open: Fresh Iran war worries halt stock rally

Oil prices rise and markets fall after Netanyahu tells CNBC Israel and U.S. prepared to attack Iran again if necessary.

SpaceX Sets $175 Billion IPO Target as Musk on Track to Become First Trillionaire

SpaceX is preparing for the largest stock market debut in history, announcing Wednesday that it planned to raise approximately $75 billion in an initial public offering that would value the company at roughly $1.77 trillion.

Japan may be hiding 'the best AI value,' Barclays says

Investors chasing Asia's AI rally may want to look beyond the region's top-performing stock markets and consider Japan instead, Barclays said.

Inside India newsletter: Why Taiwan and South Korea's stock markets have surged past India within a week

The Indian equity market is losing favour with global investors, as its domestic consumption story weakens and the country lags in AI.

Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens

The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics

Asia-Pacific markets fall on renewed Middle East tensions

Asia-Pacific markets open lower amid renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S. and worries that the conflict may keep inflation elevated.