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CNBC's flagship show in Europe sets you up with everything you need to know for the European business day. Anchors Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum engage in unscripted and dynamic debate on the day's top stories. They are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes.

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Today · 26 min
Huang admits affair with alleged spy
Nvidia is investigating its co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, over an affair with a businesswoman who intelligence agencies say is a Chinese spy. While markets are still licking their wounds after last week's AI meltdown, Asian equities started the new week mostly to the upside. On Wall Street, though, the tech-heavy Nasdaq is called marginally lower. Meanwhile, in Europe, UniCredit raised its 2026 profit guidance after blowing past third-quarter expectations and said it expects to take control of Germany's Commerzbank before the end of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Friday · 27 min
AI MELTDOWN
A sea of red on Wall Street - chipmakers plummet as AI takes a major hit, with the Nasdaq posting its worst day in 19 months. Elsewhere, the sell-off bleeds into Asia, battering Japanese and South Korean stocks and triggering a circuit breaker on the Kospi. And the Bank of England says it expects inflation to peak at 5 percent by the middle of next year, as it hikes rates for the first time in over 3 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thursday · 43 min
The Blue Wave turns Wall Street green
The Blue Wave turns Wall Street green - the Dow surges for its best day since April 2025, gaining 1 thousand 600 points, while policy uncertainty hits a slew of other sectors. Elsewhere, it's choppy waters for Maersk, as shares tumble around 10 percent after missing its Q3 EBITDA - but the shipping giant still raises its profit guidance for a third time this year. And shares in Rheinmetall slump to their lowest level since June as investors question the company's growth guidance - other European defence names are also under pressure after yesterday's post-midterms sell-off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday · 28 min
Blue wave: Democrats flip the House and Senate
The Blue Wave: The Democrats are projected to flip both the House and the Senate, after victories in the key battlegrounds of Texas, Maine, Kansas and the Carolinas. President Trump acknowledges the Iran war is partly to blame for Republican losses, while soon-to-be House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries hails the Democratic sweep. And US futures turn positive, yields dip, and the dollar pulls back as markets digest the results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tuesday · 32 min
'Midterms decision day: Democrats eye control of Congress'
Millions of Americans head to the polls today in the biggest referendum on President Trump's second term as Republicans fight to maintain control of both the House and Senate. Elsewhere, Iran says it's prepared to respond forcefully after reports of a US strike on Qeshm Island, pushing crude prices higher. And Apple shares slide in extended trade as "unprecedented" memory chip prices put a squeeze on margins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
November 2 · 25 min
AI sell-off eases
The AI sell-off eases - US futures try to claw back after a brutal week for tech stocks sees more than 2 trillion dollars wiped off the Nasdaq. Elsewhere, Ryanair reports a 6 percent drop in quarterly profit and CEO Michael O'Leary tells CNBC passengers face higher airfares next year. Meanwhile, oil prices extend declines as Iranian officials continue talks in Doha, but Goldman Sachs warns Brent could surge to 140 dollars a barrel by next year. And the countdown is on - Democrats make their final push ahead of the midterms, hoping to flip the House and Senate this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 30 · 23 min
Nasdaq futures plunge on AI spending fears
Nasdaq futures plunge as Alphabet's half a trillion dollar wipe out rips through the sector... And Intel shares look set to follow suit, eyeing a 20 percent drop at the open. Elsewhere, Binance suspends withdrawals after suspected state-backed hackers infiltrate a corporate laptop, draining 6-point-3 billion dollars in the largest digital asset heist on record. And, BP third quarter net income blows past expectations, coming in at almost 8-and-a-half billion dollars. The oil major says it will use the excess cashflow to address the remaining Deepwater Horizon liabilities in full. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 29 · 25 min
Alphabet shares plunge after revenue miss
Alphabet shares tumble as an AI-driven spending spree rips a hole in the company's free cash flow - with the CFO flagging a significant capex increase to come next year too. Elsewhere, short-term yields fall as the Fed hits pause, despite a hawkish warning on inflation from Chairman Kevin Warsh. Over to the U.K. - Chancellor Healey leans on banks, property owners, and savers to fund a modest cost-of-living budget, though the OBR warns of a 'pretty grim' picture as household disposable income looks set to decline once again. And, Airbus maintains its full year guidance despite a 9 percent profit drop as supply chain challenges persist. CFO Thomas Toepfer strikes an optimistic tone, telling CNBC he's confident deliveries will rebound. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 28 · 25 min
Europe's big banks lead earnings charge
Europe's banks lead the earnings charge with a standout performance from Stanchart; UBS meets expectations, but CEO Sergio Ermotti sounds the alarm over tougher capital requirements. Elsewhere, South Korean chip giant SK Hynix posts record quarterly revenues and a massive seven-fold profit surge. Over to Israel - it's too close to call in the country's parliamentary elections, with Netanyahu rejecting any potential coalition backed by Arab parties. And, we look ahead to U.K. Chancellor Healey's first fiscal budget later today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 27 · 24 min
Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO
Anthropic files to go public in one of the most hotly anticipated IPOs of all-time, but it's not without controversy as the Claude-maker warn of an 'existential threat to humanity.' Elsewhere, Novartis narrowly misses net sales estimates but ups its guidance thanks to strong demand for its key cancer and multiple sclerosis drugs. And HSBC shares are under pressure despite a sharp jump in quarterly profit, as a slowdown in its wealth management arm disappoints investors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 26 · 25 min
U.S. futures claw back after last week's tech rout
US stock futures try to claw back from last week's tech rout as traders eye a big week of central bank action. Elsewhere, Lula da Silva pulls off a dramatic comeback in Brazil -- winning a historic fourth term and defeating his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro, who refuses to concede. And President Trump reveals Audi is building a 4-billion dollar plant in the US - as it cuts thousands of jobs in Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 23 · 26 min
Nasdaq hits worst day since June as Meta shares drop
The tech sell-off deepens, with Meta's 7 percent slide fueling fresh fears over spending, and sending the Nasdaq for its worst day since June. That's led to a major flight to safety, as investors pour back into bonds. And Kering's turnaround faces another test after third-quarter sales at flagship Gucci take a hit - sending U.S. listed shares down 12%. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 22 · 24 min
Global markets turn risk-off as AI optimism fades
Global equity markets take a sharp risk-off turn as investors continue to question AI spending and higher yields. Overnight, Meta's third-quarter revenue beats expectations with annual capex set to top at $145 billion, but Tesla shares are lower after hours despite higher gross margins as the company plans to scale back its own capital spending plans. In Europe, Nestlé beats expectations for third-quarter organic sales, we'll speak exclusively to CEO Philipp Navratil as a part of our Super Thursday of earnings, including the CEO of Barclays. And, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes the stage in Berlin, urging Europe to produce AI, not just consume it - as he wraps up his tour with a flurry of new deals and investment pledges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 21 · 26 min
Musk backs Tesla-SpaceX merger
Elon Musk hints at merging his two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, in the biggest corporate tie-up of all time, as SpaceX shares blast off in after hours trade on a 160-percent Q3 revenue jump, with AI-related sales surging almost 10-fold. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes centre stage at the company’s GTC conference in Berlin today, as mounting concerns over AI spending and debt rattle investors. Despite those risks, SpaceX lifts the Nasdaq pre-market, with Europe also called higher, as Adidas raises its outlook on the back of a record third quarter operating profit. And U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff heads to St Petersburg to meet Vladimir Putin - reportedly with an updated Ukraine peace proposal... as the Wall Street Journal reports Elon Musk was behind the decision to restrict Ukraine's access to Starlink. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 20 · 26 min
Tech bounces back, but key earnings loom
Tech stocks rebound on Wall Street as investors rush back into semiconductors and megacaps. But that resilience faces an immediate gut check with heavyweight earnings from Meta, Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix ahead. Meanwhile, Asian markets buck the trend as heavy selling pressure hits AI and tech shares - pushing South Korea's Kospi into a bear market, while data center provider Elice craters on its trading debut. In Europe, geopolitical and economic anxiety is mounting. France imposes curfews and restricts public gatherings in major cities amid severe civil unrest. Wary investors seek safety, driving the French-German 10-year bond spread to nearly 150 basis points. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war are intensifying. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is slated to meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for peace talks in Norway today - while President Trump signals an openness to holding direct talks with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 19 · 28 min
Nasdaq looks to rebound from worst week since June
The Nasdaq looks set to open higher following its sharpest weekly drop since June, as Wall Street debates the sustainability of AI debt financing. Meanwhile, France reels from violent weekend protests that injured 1,000 and resulted in almost 2,500 arrests, prompting President Macron to warn that next year's election holds historic consequences. And, in geopolitics, Washington restores intelligence sharing with Ukraine, even as President Trump waives select Russian sanctions ahead of a rumoured trilateral summit with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 16 · 28 min
Warsh surprised by global economy's 'resilience'
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh lauds the resilience of the global economy but refuses to give any hint on the rate path ahead. President Trump reportedly considers easing restrictions on so-called shadow fleets with ties to Russia and Iran, testing how far Washington’s rapprochement with Moscow will strain ties with Europe. Elsewhere, LVMH's Antoine Arnault pushes back against suggestions luxury names are in trouble, telling CNBC the sector is just in a difficult phase. And Tesla unveils its next-generation Roadster, using SpaceX technology that allows it to hover and drive upside down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 15 · 28 min
Global AI sell-off deepens
AI jitters roil markets, pulling tech stocks lower stateside, sparking a sell-off across Asian equities. U.S. inflation comes in hotter-than-expected, with a surge in energy prices accounting for half the rise. Elsewhere, Anthropic tells investors revenue hit almost 17 billion dollars in the third quarter as it lines up for a blockbuster IPO. And U.K. GDP in August comes in at 2.1% - growing at its fastest annual pace in almost 4 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 14 · 27 min
ASML raises sales outlook amid surging demand
ASML tops third quarter profit forecasts - Europe's largest company flagging order interest through to 2030 as it looks to boost capacity. Elsewhere, ECB President Christine Lagarde essentially rules out intervention by the central bank in France, telling Paris it will have to manage its own debt pile as thousands take to the streets in school protests. And, U.S. regulators hit Bank of America with a fine of more than 1.2 billion dollars, accusing the lender of breaking anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 13 · 28 min
Financing fears fuel tech sell-off
Tech stocks sell off across Asia, with trade on South Korea's Kospi briefly halted following a fall in U.S. chip names. Elsewhere, the IMF hikes it outlook for global growth this year, as the AI investment boom offsets the impact of surging energy. Meanwhile, Ukraine accuses Russia of continuing to strike energy infrastructure, just a day after President Trump announces his 'energy ceasefire'. And it's more gloom for the luxury sector - LVMH misses third quarter sales forecasts as a slump in China hits flagship brands Louis Vuitton and Dior. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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