Economy

South Korea stocks lead losses in Asia-Pacific as investors parse key data from China

China will release its November retail sales, fixed asset investment and industrial output numbers.

Travelers' demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia

Lifestyle hotels in Asia-Pacific are set to grow 34% by 2027 — driven by demand for unique, experience-led travel and rising investor interest.

High cost of goods is causing consumers to spend less for the holidays, CNBC survey finds

The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found the high cost of goods has emerged as a major factor affecting how much shoppers spend and where they spend.

Sonder announces bankruptcy plans; tells guests to vacate hotel rooms: 'People were scrambling'

Apartment rentals firm Sonder said it's liquidating operations, a day after Marriott said a licensing agreement between the two companies had ended.

China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries

China's retail sales growth and industrial production missed estimates in November while investment, including in property, declined more than expected.

Goldman Sachs makes big bet on ETFs specializing in downside protection

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses.

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics.

This gold ETF is resuming its upward trajectory. Here are the levels to watch, per Katie Stockton

Katie Stockton breaks down the technicals on GLD.

Why Asia is leading the way in stablecoin adoption

Asia Pacific is leading the world in stablecoin activity, with over a trillion dollars worth of stablecoins moving in, out and within the region in 2024, according to an International Monetary Fund working paper. So, what’s driving Asia’s stablecoin surge?

Market rotation, the Fed's Kevins, Netflix's 'Star Wars' moment and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Here Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Viking, Hershey, Marriott, Dollar General & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday.

Why private investors are pouring billions into Europe's defense tech sector

Venture capital investment in European deep tech defense, security and resilience startups has grown from $159 million in 2014 to $5.2 billion in 2024 – a 32-fold increase in just a decade, according to the NATO Innovation Fund. So, why are investors betting on European defense tech? And what more needs to be done for the sector to truly compete at a global level?