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ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

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ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a rate hike from the central bank at its next meeting.

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Investors ‘afraid’ to take position on oil, data chiefs say as tankers face potential Hormuz fees

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Investors ‘afraid’ to take position on oil, data chiefs say as tankers face potential Hormuz fees

Oil markets fear Iran may impose fees on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace deal with the U.S.

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Oil price rises back above $100 a barrel as energy market may be past ‘point of no return’

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Oil price rises back above $100 a barrel as energy market may be past ‘point of no return’

Crude rises after US strikes on Iran dampen hopes of peace deal, with experts saying talks appear stuck in ‘endless loop’

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BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concerns

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BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concerns

Oil company is FTSE’s biggest faller as chair departs immediately after only eight months in the role

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BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious’ conduct concerns

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BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious’ conduct concerns

The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.

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Why Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah fought a $30 billion deal

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Why Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah fought a $30 billion deal

Stéphane Boujnah, the CEO of Euronext, reflects on a pivotal decision to block a major merger, the origins of his conviction and the emotional weight of leading against the consensus.

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CNBC Daily Open: Faith in markets, doubts in diplomacy

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CNBC Daily Open: Faith in markets, doubts in diplomacy

Markets remain optimistic as talks inch toward an Iran deal.

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Oil prices mixed as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects

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Oil prices mixed as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects

Donald Trump also said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," but cautioned that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

5 months ago

Why Don't Americans Buy Electric Cars?

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Why Don't Americans Buy Electric Cars?

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South Korea's Kospi hits new high amid mixed trading in Asia

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South Korea's Kospi hits new high amid mixed trading in Asia

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday, amid hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

5 months ago

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tariffs eased. Trust didn't.

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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tariffs eased. Trust didn't.

As the largest consumer market globally, the U.S. still remains a prized destination for Chinese companies that are finding ways to address local concerns.

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It's time for Nvidia to take a page out of Apple's playbook and do more for investors

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It's time for Nvidia to take a page out of Apple's playbook and do more for investors

It's time for Nvidia to admit its status as a solid grower and do more for shareholders than it already has.

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