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Zelenskyy in Washington to discuss Ukraine aid impasse with Biden

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates. Ukrainian President…

U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say after vetoed UN vote for Gaza Strip cease-fire

Palestinian officials expressed resounding disappointment after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire…

‘Somebody has it wrong’ on U.S. recession risks as oil, gold and Treasurys diverge, fund manager says

Markets are confused over the odds of a U.S. recession, and “somebody has got it wrong,” according to hedge fund…

Biden to host Zelenskyy at the White House; Ukraine may need to ‘cede’ territory, U.S. senator says

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is too rich to leave the U.S. before criminal sentencing, judge says

Billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao cannot leave the United States ahead of his criminal sentencing because of his “enormous wealth”…

Geopolitics and central banks could keep gold demand hot in 2024, World Gold Council says

Gold prices hit another record high this week after a roaring 2023, and a combination of geopolitical tensions and continued…

Putin says he will run for re-election in March; U.S. aid hangs in balance after failed vote

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russian President…

‘Excess profits’ at big energy and consumer companies pushed up inflation, report claims

LONDON — Major companies in the energy and food sectors amplified inflation in 2022 by passing on greater cost increases…