Nancy Hungerford
CNBC
United Kingdom
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Container shipping stages sharp rebound near pre-Covid levels, says CEO
Container shipping activity has staged a sharp rebound in recent months and is nearing pre-pandemic levels — but the outlook remains uncertain, says Jeremy Nixon, CEO of Singapore-based Ocean Network Express. → Read More
Tokyo governor warns city needs 'victory' against coronavirus to keep 2020 Olympics on track
"In order to realize such hopeful games, we will continue to do our best to fight against the infectious disease," Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told CNBC. → Read More
Japanese carmakers brace for US sales shock as coronavirus hits consumers
Major automakers are due to report U.S. sales this week, giving investors a better grasp of the damage from coronavirus containment measures, which have shut both dealerships and factories across the country. → Read More
Beware of chasing bear market rallies, strategists warn
Investors are debating whether U.S. markets have already bottomed — or if more pain is in store. → Read More
Trump faces crucial test at the G-20 meeting as world leaders meet to battle coronavirus
As the White House scrambles to shore up support for its coronavirus strategy at home amid a spike in new cases, criticism has been mounting overseas about the administration's approach. → Read More
Delaying the Olympics may hurt Japan. But risks from the coronavirus could be far greater
The negative impact on Japan's economy pales in comparison to the economic blow from the coronavirus outbreak, market strategists say. → Read More
Pessimism is dramatically rising among global CEOs, survey shows
Chief executives from the world's leading companies have expressed a record jump in pessimism about global growth prospects, according to a PwC survey released alongside the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. → Read More
Draghi to Rome: Don't expect an ECB rescue if budget talks fail
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is sending a warning to Rome ahead of its formal budget submission: Don't expect the ECB to save the day. → Read More
A ‘double whammy’ is staring Asian markets in the face this year
As oil proves resilient around 2014 highs, experts warn that a sustained uptick in energy prices could upset the fundamental growth story that has supported market sentiment in Asia. → Read More
It won out against Uber. Now Grab is setting its sights on another target
Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan speaks with CNBC just days after the announced deal to acquire Uber's Southeast Asia business. → Read More
Professional tennis icon Billie Jean King calls for 'We too' movement to combat workplace inequality
"Every day should be people's day. It should be 'We Too' day," said King. → Read More
A Cisco executive in Southeast Asia said he is not worried about a global trade war
Naveen Menon, president of Southeast Asia at Cisco, said the company's business in each market was growing at double the rate of GDP. → Read More
Washington is firing up the US economy, and 'people should be spooked'
The "Goldilocks" growth story is staying intact. But with so much fiscal stimulus coming up, some are wondering if there is too much of a good thing. → Read More
Fed likely to be disappointed with inflation again this year, UBS says
Inflation in the U.S. is forecast to end 2018 at around 1.7 percent, below the Fed's target of 2 percent, said UBS' chief U.S. economist Seth Carpenter. → Read More
Things are looking up for China's financial firms, UBS says
Despite fears about financial stability in China, UBS is positive on Chinese financials this year, its head of China strategy said Tuesday. → Read More
Nobel prize winner: Automation is holding down paychecks
Major central banks' 2 percent inflation target appeared elusive as wage growth has not caught up with a stronger economy and an improving jobs market. → Read More
Investors are anticipating another 'connect' program for the Chinese market
Investors are eagerly awaiting another "connect" program involving ETFs, according to UBS' China equities expert. → Read More
Big banks may be cautious, but others will chase crypto volatility, expert says
Big banks might not be jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon yet, but it's a different story for other institutional investors. → Read More
China's electric vehicle race will spur consolidation, analyst says
There will be consolidation in the Chinese electric vehicle industry, an analyst said, highlighting the fiercely competitive market. → Read More
China is beating the US in many areas of artificial intelligence, A.I. firm says
China wins in terms of government support, but the U.S. leads in autonomous driving, says an A.I. firm operating in both countries. → Read More