How Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burden
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught?
DW Business - 2026-09-04 07:21:00Global bond sell-off likely not over yet, Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC
In a wide-ranging interview, the renowned economist also said the U.S. Treasury had taken "a step too far" with its market intervention.
CNBC World - 2026-09-04 07:13:33World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings
Norway's $2.3 trillion investment fund says it can diversify into new areas with greater risk and returns.
CNBC World - 2026-09-04 06:46:35Jefferies Initiates Coverage of Element Solutions (ESI) with Buy Recommendation
Fintel reports that on September 2, 2026, Jefferies initiated coverage of Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) with a Buy recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 33.31% Upside
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-09-04 06:16:40CNBC Daily Open: Vance says he would not call Trump's war with Iran a 'war'
U.S. Vice President JD Vance weighs in on Iran and rates, while investors turn their focus towards the August jobs report, due out on Friday.
CNBC World - 2026-09-04 06:16:26
Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?
We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
BBC Business - 2026-09-04 05:52:58India’s June quarter GDP print is courting controversy. Here’s why
India's forecast-beating economic growth has come under scrutiny after a former government official claimed that the GDP print is overstated.
CNBC World - 2026-09-04 05:52:15
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
BBC Business - 2026-09-04 05:09:02Chardan Capital Initiates Coverage of Vyome Holdings (HIND) with Buy Rating
Fintel reports that on September 3, 2026, Chardan Capital initiated coverage of Vyome Holdings (NASDAQCM:HIND) with a Buy recommendation.On the day of the rating action, September 3, 2026, the stock closed at $2.23, representing an increase from the pre-action close of $2.18 on S
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-09-04 05:05:21The inflation genie could be out of the bottle — and bond markets are sounding the alarm
Global bond yields have surged as investors assess whether rising debt, tariffs, defense spending and energy shocks could keep inflation higher for longer.
CNBC World - 2026-09-04 05:00:02