It’s TikTok Shop’s first Christmas, and shoppers are torn between hot deals and ethics
As consumers head into the holiday season, a new e-commerce platform has entered the playing field: TikTok Shop.
Treasury yields nudge higher after Thanksgiving holiday
Investors will assess purchasing managers’ index figures on a shortened trading day.
Russia continues to pummel Avdiivka; four killed in southern shelling
Russian forces continued to bombard the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka on Thursday night while shelling killed four in Kherson, according to local officials.
CNBC Daily Open: Singing the OPEC blues away
The next OPEC meeting has been delayed and will now be online Nov. 30, coinciding with the start of this year’s United Nations climate talks, hosted by OPEC member United Arab Emirates.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel and Hamas begin temporary pause in Gaza fighting, with first hostage release expected
It remains to be seen whether both sides — unequivocal in their condemnations of each other until the last moment — will adhere to the terms of the agreement.
Rare earth discoveries mean coal mines could have a key role to play in the energy transition
Calls for a phase out of coal are getting louder, but it could yet have a future when it comes to sourcing rare earth elements.
European markets head for mixed open after hitting nine-week high
European markets are set for a mixed open Friday as sentiment remains wary.
Chinese electric car giant BYD launches its popular Han sedan in the Middle East
Chinese electric car company BYD said Friday that this week it launched its flagship Han sedan in the United Arab Emirates.
Gaza’s economy is in ruins as Israel-Hamas war sets development back decades
Gaza’s war-battered economy is about to sink further. Unemployment rate now stands close to 100%, and its economy is “ceasing activity” indefinitely.
Singapore to tighten crypto regulations for retail customers
Singapore will introduce tightened rules to regulate crypto service providers in the city-state, in a bid to protect retail customers.