CNBC Economy / Updates
- UK-Gulf trade deal a 'monumental achievement,' Bahrain industry minister tells CNBC May 21, 2026Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro said the deal was a win-win for the U.K. and Gulf states.
- Putin-Xi talks revive stalled Russian gas pipeline as Iran war rattles energy markets May 20, 2026Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.
- The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win May 19, 2026AI-driven hiring slowdowns are hitting some entry-level jobs for college graduates as companies like Ford and AT&T ramp up recruiting for skilled trade workers.