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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…

Biden’s support of Israel leaves him as isolated as Russia on the world stage, analyst says

The Biden administration’s steadfast support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza has cost him tremendous political capital…

Putin’s spy chief says Ukraine could become a ‘second Vietnam’ for the U.S. as it drags on resources

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

Haley’s new Wall Street donors view Republican debate as first test she needed to ace

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s new Wall Street donors closely watched her Republican debate performance Wednesday,…

Wall Street CEOs try to convince senators that new capital rules will hurt Americans as well as banks

Wall Street CEOs on Wednesday pushed back against proposed regulations aimed at raising the levels of capital they’ll need to…