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CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has verified account on X, Elon Musk's platform
The newly created account was busy posting on Thursday, its first day being active on the X social media platform.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

European stocks finish lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release
European stocks ended Thursday's session lower as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

These charts show the size of Europe's defense boom, as companies take stock of the Iran war
Leonardo said Thursday that it is on "a path of strong growth," as defense companies see opportunities in the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Social media giants urged to tighten child safety after UK rejects blanket ban for teens
Social media firms need to use better age verification technologies to keep children off their platforms, the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office said.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should close immediately as those bases will be attacked.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as Pentagon blacklist plays out, CEO Karp says
The Pentagon officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk last week, but the DOD is still using Claude for the war in Iran.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

European stocks edge lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release
European stocks pared some of their early losses on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

The two oil pipelines helping Saudi Arabia and UAE bypass the Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and the UAE's Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline are thought to be able to help partially offset the Strait of Hormuz blockage.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Anthropic's Claude would ‘pollute' defense supply chain: Pentagon CTO
"This is not meant to be punitive," Michael told CNBC's "Squawk Box."

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Energy Secretary Wright says U.S. 'not ready' to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz yet
Tanker traffic through the Strait remains at a standstill as ship owners fear attacks by Iran. The closure has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Why Section 301 probes matter — and what they mean for Trump's tariffs
The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 trade probe, weeks before Beijing summit
Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

India's consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom
India's inflation for February is within central bank's comfort level range but policy action is unlikely due to rising global energy prices

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Why gold hasn't moved since the Iran conflict — and where it could go next
Though the war in Iran has continued for almost two weeks, the price of the yellow metal has barely moved.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Lobster buffet: China's tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents
China-based usage of OpenClaw has already topped that of the U.S., while driving demand for Chinese lower-cost AI models.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

'Please, please, please': Denmark urges citizens to avoid driving as oil prices spike
Denmark's energy minister called on citizens to reduce their energy use amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

European stocks fall further as oil prices jump despite reserve release; Leonardo shares pop 8%
European stocks moved lower on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Oil prices touch $100 again as Iran ramps up shipping attacks in the Persian Gulf
Strategists said oil prices were trading higher because there appears to be no end in sight to oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

South Korea passes special bill to implement its $350 billion U.S. investment pledge
Seoul will now have the legal framework it needs to carry out its investment commitment made to Washington in exchange for more favorable "reciprocal" tariff rates.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Three more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200
The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Oil markets: Nice try on the reserve release
Multiple developments are complicating the energy market, and none are calming prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

European markets set to open lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release
European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

The Iran war is pushing up European energy prices. Here's why a Ukraine-style inflation shock could still be avoided
The Iran war has rattled global energy markets, but analysts say Europe can avoid a full-blown 2022-style supply crisis.

CNBC World News
Mar 12, 2026

Inside India newsletter: How the war in the Middle East is set to determine India's trade route to Europe
As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran rages on, experts say that only one of India's two grand connectivity bets has a real future: IMEC.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on. Here's who will be hit hardest
A widening Middle East conflict that disrupts trade through the Strait of Hormuz could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Plans for record emergency oil release signal Middle East war could drag on for months
The degree to which the IEA acted is being interpreted that the conflict could continue for many weeks, said analysts.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as reserve release plans fail to ease Iran war-led supply worries
The IEA said Wednesday that its 32 member countries would release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Oil and trade tariff uncertainty rattle global markets
The IEA agreed Wednesday to release a record 400 million barrels of oil, and the U.S. would tap 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets fall as Iran war continues to fuel oil volatility
Asia-Pacific markets fell Thursday as investors grappled with volatile oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Trump administration launches Section 301 trade probes into Mexico, China, EU, others
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, said President Trump was not authorized by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, IEEPA, to impose tariffs.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Iran war: Trump will release 172 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. currently has 415 million barrels of oil in its strategic reserve, about 58% of the authorized capacity of 714 million barrels.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Nebius stock pops 16% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement
The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Oracle's TikTok stake sits at just over $2 billion, filing shows
Oracle bought 15% of TikTok's U.S. operations in January after China's ByteDance was forced by U.S. law to divest.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. to help backstop shipping.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027
The next generation of Microsoft's video game hardware will first land in the hands of developers next year.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Iran war: Trump says he's not worried about domestic terror attack
President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Oracle stock spikes 9% as strong Q3 earnings answer Wall Street AI build-out concerns
Oracle CEO Clayton Magouyrk said on an earnings call the company's model of having customers provide data chips for new data center builds is working.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
The move comes as the Iran war continues to choke off traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Nebius stock pops 14% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement
The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Revolut acquires full UK banking license after years-long wait
The UK-based startup hit a valuation of $75 billion in 2025 and is one of Europe's most valuable private tech companies.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Oracle stock spikes 12% as strong Q3 earnings answer Wall Street AI buildout concerns
CEO Clayton Magouyrk said on the earnings call that the 'bring-your-own-hardware' model has been working and the company will not incur any more debt in 2026.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Crude prices are higher after IEA announces historic oil reserve release
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Meta rolls out in-house AI chips weeks after massive Nvidia, AMD deals
Meta's latest generations of its MTIA series of in-house chips for artificial intelligence will help support the company's massive data center expansion plans.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Treasury yields gain after sticky February inflation reading, oil price increase
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as assessed February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected
The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

How the Iran war could impact hyperscalers' massive AI buildout in the Middle East
Tech companies have funnelled billions of dollars into Middle East AI projects — the Iran war means questions will be asked about future investments

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Five things to know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
"The Iranians are showing defiance by choosing the son of Khamenei," a former diplomat told CNBC.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Return to Russian energy would be 'strategic blunder,' EU says — but Moscow smells blood
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is considering stopping all fuel exports to Europe as the bloc seeks to mitigate energy supply crisis.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Oil ticks higher to $85 as traders await possible historic reserve release
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Oil rises back above $92 as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday morning as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Rheinmetall sees sales growth of up to 45% in 2026, says it's in 'prime position' to arm the U.S. amid war in Iran
Arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more this year.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Oil prices inch back toward $90 mark as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday morning as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Treasury yields are higher as investors await key inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors awaited February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Oil jitters persist as U.S. targets Iranian ships near Strait of Hormuz
Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain
More travelers are turning to AI to plan their trips, but concerns over accuracy and trust continue to shadow the technology's rapid adoption.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors weigh developments in the Middle East
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

India-China reset? Relaxed rules allow Beijing to invest in India after about six years of friction
The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from "Land Bordering Countries."

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Horse racing in the spotlight — and under pressure
This year's famous Cheltenham Festival comes at a time of crisis for British racing, which saw the head of the sport's governing body quit amid acrimony.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Powering AI: Europe switches on its first microgrid-connected data center
AVK and Pure Data Centers' microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region's first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing can't afford another crackdown on its tech companies
China's latest policy meetings underscored the importance of domestic tech innovation to national growth.

CNBC World News
Mar 11, 2026

Anduril expands into space as defense tech angles to support Trump's Golden Dome
Anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Trump warned of "military consequences … at a level never seen before" if mines were not removed.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment from India's Reliance Industries
U.S. President said India's largest private energy company Reliance Industries is investing in a $300-billion refinery project in Texas.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment by India's Reliance Industries
U.S. President said India's largest private energy company Reliance Industries is investing in a $300-billion refinery project in Texas.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Traders on edge despite reserve hopes
Oil closed more than 11% lower, signaling that traders are betting the war won't last long and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

AI chipmaker Cerebras namedropped by Oracle, alongside Nvidia and AMD
A Cerebras deal from one of the world's top cloud providers could be a big boon for a company that's trying to hit the public market.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors weigh developments in the Middle East
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Tillis maintains blockade on Fed pick Kevin Warsh over Powell probe
Sen. Thom Tillis met with Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh, who President Donald Trump wants to replace Chair Jerome Powell.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Meta gets into social networks for AI agents with acquisition of viral Moltbook platform
Moltbook was built for OpenClaw agents, and OpenClaw's founder, Peter Steinberger, was hired by OpenAI.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Oil retreats even after Energy Secretary wrongly claims Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz
The International Energy Agency will hold an extraodrinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss a possible release of emergency stockpiles.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Russia told Trump it has not shared intelligence with Iran during war, Witkoff says
U.S. officials have said Russia has given Iran information that could help its forces strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East, MS Now has reported.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Russia told Trump it has not not shared intelligence with Iran during war, Witkoff says
U.S. officials have said Russia has given Iran information that could help its forces strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East, MS Now has reported.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

IEA countries to meet later Tuesday on release of oil reserves, but no decision made yet
The IEA's members are advanced economies in North America, Europe and Northeast Asia. They collectively hold about 1.2 billion barrels of oil in reserve.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Oil falls more than 10% to $84 on anticipation of emergency reserves release
The International Energy Agency will hold an extraodrinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss a possible release of emergency stockpiles.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

FDA approves leucovorin as first drug for rare genetic disorder, after touting it as autism treatment
The move comes months after the Trump administration touted leucovorin as a potential therapy for a broader group of patients with autism symptoms.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Boaz Weinstein warns of private credit's 'financial alchemy,' says problems are multiplying by the quarter
Saba, alongside Cox Capital Management, launched a tender offer to purchase shares in one of Blue Owl's non-traded private credit funds at a 34.9% discount.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Iran defends strikes on Gulf neighbors — but they say trust is broken
Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

India's restaurants are under threat from the LPG supply crunch caused by the Iran war
Restaurants in India are facing closure as the government restricts the supply of LPG as cooking fuel, industry representatives tell CNBC.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Oil hovers near $90 as Saudi Aramco warns of 'catastrophic' consequences from Iran war
Oil prices plunged after Trump warned that Tehran would be hit "twenty times harder" if it attempted to halt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Swedish legaltech Legora hits $5 billion valuation as investors pile money into European AI startups
The announcement comes on the back of a bumper start to the week for European AI companies.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

How the Iran war and rising energy prices are threatening semiconductor demand
A prolonged U.S.-Israel war against Iran could lead to shortages of key chipmaking materials and higher energy costs which could hurt semiconductor demand.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Iran war: Hegseth says Tuesday 'will be our most intense day of strikes'
President Donald Trump on Monday had predicted that the war against Iran would be over "very soon," and warned that country against withholding oil afterward.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

10-year Treasury yield is little changed as oil tumbles after Trump warns Iran over Hormuz flows
The 10-year Treasury yield was flat as oil prices tumbled after Trump warned that Iran would be hit harder if it tried to halt Strait of Hormuz shipments.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Oil prices hover around $90 a barrel in volatile trading following Monday's spike
Oil prices plunged after Trump warned that Tehran would be hit "twenty times harder" if it attempted to halt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Oracle earnings will show whether its expensive AI bet is starting to pay off
Oracle's $300 billion deal with OpenAI established it as a major player in AI cloud computing alongside Amazon, Google and Microsoft.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Trump reiterates threat of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as fuel crisis deepens
The comments come less than a week after Trump suggested that his administration would turn its sights on Havana.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Spirit Airlines to recall furloughed pilots to combat attrition as carrier eyes bankruptcy exit
Spirit Airlines is reversing course on pilot furloughs after aviators left in high numbers for rival airlines.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

As Iran war disrupts oil prices, consumers could be 'hammered,' economist says
The Iran war may impact U.S. consumers far beyond the gas pump, raising inflation expectations and causing an uptick in the yield on the 10-year Treasury note.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square files for IPO on the NYSE
Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Volkswagen flags a tough year ahead as 2025 profit halves on tariffs, China competition
Volkswagen reported a more than 50% drop in annual operating profit, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs, currency effects and a strategic shift at Porsche.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Stellantis taps Toyota, Bosch suppliers for hybrid technologies for new Jeeps
Jeep maker Stellantis is leaning on technologies from automotive suppliers for its newest hybrid vehicles, CNBC has learned.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Iran defends strikes on Gulf neighbors. They say a 'huge trust gap' will last for decades
Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

China's nudge, U.S. waiver and Iran tensions test India's economic balancing act
India is trying to preserve its long-standing neutral foreign policy as escalating tensions around Iran threaten its oil supply and expose New Delhi to pressure from both Washington and Beijing.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

As the Iran war upends energy flows, Russia is emerging as the real winner
Russia is shaping up to be a major beneficiary of the escalating energy crisis in the Persian Gulf, analysts told CNBC.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

European stocks jump 2% as sliding oil prices buoy sentiment
European equities rebounded on Tuesday as traders continue to watch developments in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

Iran war threatens catastrophic consequences for the oil market, Aramco CEO says
Saudi Aramco beats profit estimates and keeps $85 billion payouts as oil prices surge again.

CNBC World News
Mar 10, 2026

China's nudge, a U.S. permission, an Iranian rapprochement — India's balancing act on an economic thread
India is trying to preserve its long-standing neutral foreign policy as escalating tensions around Iran threaten its oil supply and expose New Delhi to pressure from both Washington and Beijing.

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