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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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Yesterday · 27 min
Yield pressure ratchets up as perfect storm in bond markets brew
The 10-year Treasury yield spikes to its highest level since July 2007 in its biggest one day move in nearly 18 months. The 5 and 30 yields are also at levels not seen since before the financial crisis. The U.S. and China extend their trade truce by two months as Chinese President Xi Jinping touches down in America. Another OpenAI agent goes rogue, this time gaining unauthorized access to an Australian government website, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raising his concerns directly with Sam Altman. Global debt surges by more than $10 trillion in the first half of the year, surpassing $365 trillion, according to the IIF's latest report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tuesday · 25 min
U.S.-Iran meeting at the UN
Crude prices retreat after a three-hour meeting between U.S. officials and the Iranian delegation at the UN, even with President Trump saying he needs to make a “big decision” over the next step. China's President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to Washington for talks with Trump, but uncertainty is abound over if the Chinese leader will bring a delegation of corporate leaders with him. AI takes centre stage at the UN today with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expected to address the Security Council, as the debate over safety ramps up. France steps up support measures as spiking energy prices weigh on the economy, as we discuss the outlook with the CFOs of the country's two biggest banks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monday · 28 min
Nasdaq posts record close driven by AI trade
The Nasdaq closes at a record high, driven by the AI trade as Meta posts its best day since April 2025. JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon discusses the technology's potential impact on inflation. Oil gains slightly as U.S. President Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Iran's president will lead a delegation today - amid renewed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Shares in Novo sink over as the Danish drugmaker lays out its post-Wegovy growth strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sunday · 29 min
U.S-China AI Dialogue
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agree to set up a “U.S.-China AI dialogue” for security incidents from artificial intelligence. This comes in the lead-up to this week’s Trump-Xi summit in Washington. Exit polls spell "disaster" for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party after a drubbing in the weekend's state elections. Oil prices hit a one-week low despite weekend attacks by Houthi rebels on Riyadh, as markets hope diplomacy prevails when leaders meet on the sidelines of this week’s UN General Assembly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 17 · 28 min
Bank of Japan Hikes to 31-year High
The bank of Japan delivers a quarter point hike, taking rates to the highest level since 1995. But two dissenting votes raise doubts around further normalization, driving the Yen and JGB yields lower. The Bank of England stands pat but warns rates will likely go up, with Governor Andrew Bailey flagging energy costs as a key threat. The S&P 500 sees its best day since early August as crude prices and treasury yields pull back, with tech stocks driving the charge on Wall Street. Researchers reportedly hack into OpenAI using Anthropic tools, as King Charles convenes AI leaders in Scotland to stress the importance of safety. Palantir CEO Alex Karp tells CNBC the technology must have “reasonable guidelines”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 16 · 26 min
First Fed Hike Since 2023
The Fed hikes for the first time in over 3 years, with the Dow shedding over 600 points while the 10-year Treasury yield holds stubbornly around the 5% mark. The rate hike provokes U.S. President Donald Trump, who once again demands looser monetary policy, calling the FOMC “hostile”. Across the pond the Bank of England looks poised to deliver a hold as long-term borrowing costs hover near their highest in nearly 30 years. And the EU's offer for Canada to become its first-ever associate member also draws the ire of President Trump, who threatens further trade restrictions on the bloc if those plans progress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 15 · 31 min
Today's Fed decision with first hike in three years priced in
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve decision today, as America’s central bank is all-but certain to have its first hike in over 3 years with the expected move will likely strain ties with U.S. President Donald Trump. Meta’s Mark Zuckaberg is weighing in on the AI safety debate, favoring independent evaluation rather than a slowdown in development, but Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar come down on opposite sides of the conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 14 · 27 min
Hardware software split and Trump decries "Hoax"
Chip names sell off on both sides of the pond amid investor pullback after warnings from AI giants. Software stocks, however, catch a bid, putting the two baskets at a huge divergence. Trump intervenes, calling warnings over the technology a “sick” “hoax,” and telling AI leaders not to kill the “golden goose”, going as far as calling up Jensen Huang during a podcast recording. The 10-year Treasury yield hits its highest ever level in almost 20 years, with traders eyeing a near 95% chance of a Fed hike as the FOMC starts its two-day meeting today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 14 · 25 min
AI safety fears top the agenda
AI safety fears have dominated the sphere as Anthropic chief Dario Amodei's proposals to rein in development manage to unite bitter rivals Elon Musk and Sam Altman in support. However, U.S. president Donald Trump disagrees. Trump’s relationship with Fed Chair Warsh is set for a new test as investors eye a more-than 85% chance the central bank raises rates at its meeting this week while the President says the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world. Oil prices notch fresh gains amid new strikes on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz, which force Saudi to temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 11 · 26 min
Latest U.S. Treasury buyback falls short of market hopes
The latest U.S. Treasury buyback disappoints which piles on the pressure to sell global bonds. The 10-year Treasury yield is inching towards 5 per cent. In oil news, WTI tops $100 for the first time since May as continued Iranian attacks on Gulf refineries and vessels attempting to pass out of the Strait of Hormuz drive raise concerns over an extended disruption to supply. The ECB bumps rates by a quarter point as energy price concerns steer the inflation outlook upwards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 10 · 27 min
Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms
President Trump talks up America's "tremendous" success as he promises a 'dividend' to US adult citizens if the Republicans retain control of Congress - in a pledge totalling more than a trillion dollars. The 10-year US bond yield jumps to its highest level in three years as the Treasury Department announces plans to buy back up to 6 billion dollars in longer-term debt - triple the normal level. UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC he sees investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks mount. Apple unveils its long-awaited foldable phone, with the 'iPhone Duo' coming in just shy of $2,000 in a major shakeup of its lineup under new CEO John Ternus. The ECB looks poised to raise rates at today's meeting, with traders pricing in a near 100 percent chance of a 25 basis point hike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 9 · 27 min
Gulf flare-up pushes Brent closer to $100-mark
Brent nears $100 a barrel as the conflict in the Gulf continues to flare. The IRGC says it attacked 2 American vessels and 8 oil tankers as retaliation for the U.S. targeting Iranian crude supplies earlier this week. Inflation fears rise as a result of surging energy prices, as do expectations of rate hikes from the ECB and Federal Reserve later this week. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey says the global economy is facing several upside inflationary risks. Wall Street closed Tuesday’s session in the red as AI models at several software firms come under scrutiny. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 8 · 29 min
Mistral raises €3bn in funding round
Mistral AI raises €3bn at a valuation of more than €21bn. The fund-raising round is among Europe’s largest ever. CEO Arthur Mensch tells CNBC that the move will accelerate future growth. Oil prices are at a six-week high with Brent crude nearing the $100-mark. Market sentiment reacts with the chances of central bank tightening looming. Chinese exports in August grow by 25 per cent while Canada’s counter-tariffs against the U.S. take hold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 7 · 33 min
AfD storms to victory in Saxony-Anhalt
Germany’s AfD party wins a resounding election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt with almost 45 per cent of the vote. Ulrich Siegmund, the candidate vying to be the state premier pledges the party will not compromise if it comes to power. Investors attempt to look beyond President Trump’s threat to cut off top trading partners if the Federal Reserve fails to cut interest rates. Markets have priced in a 60 per cent chance of a rate hike in September following August’s jobs data. Brent nears $100 a barrel as the U.S. and Iran engage in fire across the weekend. The U.S. military said it had targeted 3 Iranian oil tankers following missile launches at two American vessels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 4 · 25 min
The agenda for Europe and easing Treasury yields
A new economic order for the AI era looms over talks at the European House – Ambrosetti Forum, as policymakers and business leaders gather at Lake Como. Equities rally and yields ease, while Norway’s sovereign wealth fund floats unwinding some of its Treasury holdings by roughly $80 billion. Today’s U.S. jobs report has traders locked in a dead heat, with CME FedWatch futures on the fence as investors look for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. And Volkswagen’s board approves an overhaul that will slash 50,000 jobs and halve its vehicle line-up after a tense standoff with unions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 3 · 26 min
'Light tough' AI regulation, treasury yields rise
Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as investors await Friday’s big jobs report for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. New York Fed President John Williams tells CNBC higher yields are not a signal of market dysfunction. Traders brace for possible ‘Yen-tervention’ as the dollar eases from a two-week high, raising speculation that Japanese authorities might once again intervene in the foreign exchange market. Washington secures a 'light touch' approach to AI regulation at a G20 technology gathering in North Carolina as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells CNBC any tariffs on the chip sector will be selective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 2 · 25 min
Global bond rout deepens as costs hit multi-decade highs
The global bond rout deepens as fears over fiscal deficits and rising inflation fuel a multi-decade high in government borrowing costs. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, however, is not concerned. Oil prices continue to climb as the U.S. ramps up strikes on Iran, while Tehran retaliates with attacks on Gulf States. Volkswagen’s leadership will propose ending production at four German factories from 2031 at a meeting later this week. Speaking to CNBC, chief negotiator of the IG Metall workers union accuses the carmaker of going back on past agreements. In his first appearance at the House of Commons as the U.K. Prime Minister, Andy Burnham names Margaret Thatcher and Brexit as key reasons for the country’s stagnant growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 1 · 26 min
Bond sell-off continues, yet Bessent shrugs off concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays concerns as the global bond sell-off deepens with the U.S. 10-year treasury yield hitting a 20-month high. The G20 summit in North Carolina leaves European officials astonished at the Russian Finance Minister’s attendance, but Bessent says there will be no sanction relief until the war in Ukraine is over. Shein struggles in its Hong Kong IPO, as the valuation of the fast-fashion giant falls by some three-quarters since its private market peak in 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 28 · 30 min
Markets eye Warsh Jackson Hole speech
Markets await U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s debut keynote speech at the Jackon Hole Symposium later today. We hear from Cleveland and Kansas City Fed presidents Jeff Schmid and Beth Hammack about their concerns regarding U.S. consumer inflation and the interest rate path. Nvidia notches the second-largest market cap move on record – almost $500bn on the Nasdaq – pushing its share price up by almost 9 per cent following stellar quarterly results. Prospective presidential candidates in France clash in the election cycle’s first debate with the centrist parties trailing both sides of the political spectrum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 27 · 30 min
Nvidia posts quarterly revenue beat as Huang eyes further growth 'acceleration'
Nvidia posts another quarterly earnings beat, predicting a 70 per cent surge in sales growth for 2027 and shrugs off concerns over circular financing. CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC, A.I. growth is accelerating and finally becoming productive. CNBC hears from sources that Anthropic has struck a $45bn cloud deal with Nscale while there are reports Nvidia is set to take over Hugging Face who’s platform was briefly hacked by OpenAI’s rogue agent several weeks ago. As global bond market volatility continues, all focus turns to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will deliver his debut keynote speech to the symposium later today. 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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