Business, General Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey December 16, 2024 The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.
Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, as Tehran holds talks with U.S. Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway.
Gold and silver extend sell-off after historic plunge — yellow metal drops 5% Gold and silver extended sell-off on Monday, deepening losses from last Friday’s rout.
Apple raises trade-in prices for iPhones in China to spur demand in key market Apple has faced falling market share and declining sales amid tougher competition from local rivals like Xiaomi and Huawei.