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Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, speaks during an Economic Club of Washington event in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence could be increasing worker productivity so much that companies slow hiring, top Trump administration economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Monday.”I think that there have been mixed signals in the job market,” the National Economic Council director said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” adding that he has seen “really, really positive signals in the output markets.”After noting U.S. gross domestic product rose at a strong pace in the second quarter…
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls attack on Khanzada a reflection of mob mentality This still from a social media video shows anchor Shahzeb Khanzada being confronted — Photo via X Anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada was confronted in public by a man accusing him of reporting against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, a video circulating on social media shows. Khanzada, accompanied by his family, did not engage and walked away. Several political figures and journalists condemned the incident. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb described the confrontation as unacceptable, while PPP leader and Sindh Local Government Minister Syed…
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang reacts during a press conference at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju on October 31, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty ImagesThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. Tech troublesAfter last week’s losses and with Nvidia’s can’t-miss earnings report on the horizon, investors are wondering what’s next for the artificial intelligence trade. Can the sector that has captivated Wall Street and Silicon Valley in recent years once again lead the market,…
A Ford logo on a Ford F-150 pickup truck for sale in Encinitas, California, U.S. Oct. 20, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersDETROIT — Ford Motor is partnering with Amazon to let the automaker’s franchised dealers sell certified preowned vehicles through the online retail giant.The new program will allow customers to secure financing, start paperwork and schedule a pickup time for the vehicles at participating Ford dealers, the companies announced Monday. Some steps, such as a final signature, may still need to be completed in person, Ford said.The deal comes two years after Amazon said it would allow auto dealers to…
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 17, 2025 shows a China-Europe freight train departing from the Xi’an International Port Station in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The Xi’an International Port Station handled a total of 5,063 China-Europe freight train trips in the first ten months of this year, up by 16.3 percent year on year, according to data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 17, 2025 shows a China-Europe freight train departing from the Xi’an International Port Station in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The Xi’an International Port Station handled…
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — This November, for the first time, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have joined hands to host China’s premier multi-sport event, the 15th National Games. An estimated 6,000 athletes from the mainland are expected to compete in Hong Kong and Macao, while more than 3,000 from the two SARs are scheduled to travel to the mainland. The Games underscores enhanced cross-border mobility and closer ties. And it is believed to have the potential to further help connect resources and inject new possibilities into the Greater Bay Area’s development.This photo taken on Nov. 9, 2025 shows the…
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry speaking to reporters outside Parliament House in Islamabad on October 9, 2025. SCREENGRAB FAISALABAD: Brushing off judicial backlash, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Sunday that the ruling coalition was prepared to introduce yet another constitutional amendment if required to “maintain stability” in the country, asserting that parliament alone held the mandate to reshape the Constitution. Speaking to reporters in Faisalabad, the PML-N leader said that the 26th and 27th Amendments had brought “stability” and that further changes could follow if necessary. “If another amendment is needed to maintain this…
Jensen Huang attends a reception for the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, at St James’ Palace in London, Brirain, Nov. 5, 2025. Yui Mok | Via ReutersNvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed in October that his company has $500 billion in orders, in 2025 and 2026 combined, for its chips that are at the heart of the AI boom.For a company that has seen its quarterly revenue grow nearly 600% over the past four years, Huang’s statement was a sign that Nvidia is confident of another year of strong — but slowing — growth for its next cycle of chips,…
2025 Jeep Cherokee SUVStellantisAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Jeep is betting Americans still love a good comeback story.It’s a mantra that’s reverberating through the quintessential SUV brand — from its CEO to a marketing campaign with LL Cool J — following yearslong sales and market share declines that have taken a toll on Jeep and its parent company, Stellantis.”This isn’t just a comeback. This is the Jeep brand reclaiming a segment we invented and defined,” Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said during a recent media event.Jeep has been in a rut this decade, despite the brand’s well-known off-road capabilities that have carried…
Constitutional Court judges Justice Aamir Farooq, Hassan Azhar Rizvi will sit on second floor Two judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), Justice Rozi Khan and Justice (retired) Arshad Hussain Shah, took oath on Monday. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan administered the oath during a ceremony held at the Islamabad High Court. Judges of the Federal Court, judges of the Constitutional Court, law officers and court staff attended the ceremony. Federal Court judges present included Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Aamer Farooq, while Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice KK Agha were also in attendance. From the Islamabad High Court…