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Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to U.S. indefinitely, sources say
The U.S. will ease sanctions against Venezuela in exchange for continued shipments of oil. Source link
Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected. Source link
WBD once again rejects Paramount offer in favor of Netflix deal
Warner Bros. Discovery’s board still sees its deal with Netflix as the superior option over Paramount’s recently amended hostile offer. Source link
India economy estimated to grow 7.4% in fiscal year 2026 despite looming trade uncertainties
Amid rising global trade uncertainties, India’s economy is projected to grow 7.4% in the fiscal year ending March 2026. Source link
Trump's shake-up of the old world order sends shockwaves through Europe
The “Old World” appears to have fallen far behind other power blocs in a new world order of territorial takeovers and “might is right.” Source link
Euro zone inflation hits 2% in December, in line with forecasts
Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday. Source link
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: What's next after a 10-year 'experiment' with U.S.-China competition
For someone who’s witnessed the ups and downs of U.S.-China tensions since the 1990s, AmCham China’s new chair is strikingly optimistic about 2026. Source link
Why Trump wants Greenland — and what makes it so important for national security
Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated self-governing Danish territory, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight once again. Source link
Big Pharma race to snap up biotech assets as $170 billion patent cliff looms
Companies are facing a situation where they need to fill their pipelines, but also navigate a competitive environment for the best assets. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland could be next on Trump's list
If Trump gives in to his desire to acquire Greenland, markets could react badly to the symbolic — and possible concrete — fracturing of the NATO partnership. Source link