The China Securities Regulatory Commission building in Beijing on July 20, 2026. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. China’s tech advances may rile Washington…
The Federal Reserve may soon be drawn into the Trump administration’s efforts to back the embattled currency of U.S. ally Japan. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the apolitical Fed to expand a lending facility that would enable Japan to support its currency without roiling the sensitive U.S. Treasurys market. That request comes as new Fed…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Monday that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s earnings call changed how Wall Street views massive artificial intelligence investments. “Until Jassy spoke, the market seemed highly skeptical of how these megacap tech companies were spending money,” the “Mad Money” host said. “That’s no longer the case.” For months, investors had questioned whether…
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Monday, arguing President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners. The complaint, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenges tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on most goods imported from the affected economies, which together…
Evan Speigel, CEO of Snap, speaks with CNBC on June 16th, 2026. CNBC Snap reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings for the second quarter and issued a forecast for the current period that topped analysts’ estimates. The stock jumped around 12% in extended trading. Here’s how the company did compared with analysts’ expectations: Earnings per share:…
President Donald Trump said Monday that ExxonMobil and Chevron made “too much money” on rising crude oil prices due to the Iran war. “They’re making too much money based on a shortage,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “I don’t like it.” Exxon and Chevron on Friday reported windfall profits for the second quarter….
Imax is on a winning streak, and it has Christopher Nolan to thank. Shares of the entertainment technology company hit an all-time high Monday as it continues to haul in box office receipts from Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said Monday the film is tracking almost double what Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” raked in in 2023….
The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7, the smallest model in the best-selling family of aircraft, after nearly a decade of delays. The agency on Monday said the approval “reflects years of sustained work to resolve complex technical issues and complete a thorough review of the airplane’s design and supporting safety…
US President Donald Trump (R) and Open AI CEO Sam Altman (L) react during a working lunch meeting of G7 members, partner countries, and artificial intelligence business leaders as part of the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 17, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson | Afp | Getty Images The White House will host…
Shares of Amazon hit a new all-time high on Monday, putting its market cap over the $3 trillion threshold following a better-than-expected earnings report last week. Monday’s new record is the best day for Amazon since May 5. Shares are up roughly 4%. The jump comes after the company reported a surge in cloud growth…
