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Somali piracy adds new strain to global shipping and trade routes

As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.

Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes

As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.

UK PM Starmer battles for political survival in pivotal speech as gilt yields rise

Starmer is expected to say that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.'s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.

Treasury yields move higher as Middle East peace talks falter

Treasury yields rose Monday as traders watched the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.

Company News for May 11, 2026

AKAM, MELI, TTD, DBX

Companies In The News Are: TTD, DBX, AKAM, MELI.

JPMorgan thinks Kospi's torrid AI rally could have another 25% or more to run

JPMorgan sees South Korea's Kospi index climbing another 25%, on top of an incredible rally of more than 80% already this year.

CNBC Daily Open: Political pressure cooker week

Markets eye three high-stakes political stories this week, with the U.S., Iran, China and the U.K. front and center.

KKR & Co. Inc. Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

KKR

TPG Built a Record Year, Then Lost 40%—Is the Selloff Overdone? KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) reported higher first-quarter earnings and said fundraising, monetization activity and management fee growth remained strong despite market volatility, while management signaled that its pri

Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?

The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

European markets set to open in mixed territory as Iran's peace talks stall

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Monday as investors digest the latest in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.