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Squawk Box anchors discuss the volatile moves in markets amid conflicting signals from the White House. U.S. stocks close higher amid signs of easing global trade tensions as sources tell CNBC President Donald Trump plans to delay auto tariffs by up to six months. But the U.S. President takes aim at China elsewhere, targeting Huawei with an executive order focused on banning telecom gear from...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the recovery in equity markets as U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chinese government downplay tensions in the trade war. The Dow posts its best day in a month as Wall Street recovers from Monday's sharp sell-off, and stocks across Asia rise. Tech shares help lead the rebound with Apple rising more than one and a half percent, as investors wait for earnings from...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the massive sell-off in stock markets, after China retaliates in the trade war with the U.S, raising tariffs on $60 billion dollars worth of goods. The Dow tumbles 600 points, while the S&P 500 notches up its worst day since early January, losing more than one trillion dollars in market cap since May 3rd. Tech stocks lead the losses, as Beijing targets products...

Squawk anchors discuss the deadlock in trade talks between the U.S. and China. Shares in Asia slip and US futures fall as China and the U.S. stand their ground over trade, casting doubt over the prospect of a deal to end the tariff war, as Washington hikes levies on 200 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses increased tensions with Iran in an exc...

Squawk Box anchors discuss how, true to his word, President Trump has imposed 25 per cent of tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods overnight as trade negotiations in Washington are set to resume for a second day. Chinese stocks have surged on Beijing’s promise to retaliate to Trump's move. Ride-hailing giant Uber has set its IPO price at the lower end of its range meaning it is valued at more than $7...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the continued slide in Asian stock markets following President Trump’s accusations that Beijing has reneged on trade commitments ahead of negotiations in the US capital today. Beijing has indicated it will retaliate against any increase in tariffs. Meanwhile, in Canada, lawyers for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou say that President Trump is deliberately attempting to link her ex...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the US market impact of renewed trade war fears with the Dow plunging by 470 points- its worst day since the start of the year. The S&P and Nasdaq also post their biggest declines since March. The tariff threats are felt across the Pacific with China’s April trade surplus coming in well below estimates as exports dip unexpectedly and imports rebound. CNBC h...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the latest escalation in trade tensions between the U.S. and China after Washington accuses Beijing of backtracking on its trade commitments. However, the Dow stages a major comeback and Asian stocks recover, as it’s confirmed that the next round of trade talks is still going ahead, with the Chinese delegation due to travel to the US, despite President Trump’s renewed ta...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the sell-off in equity markets amid heightening US-China tensions following President Trump’s sudden pledge to hike tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods from this Friday. Asian stocks plummet and US futures point to a sharp decline on fears that Beijing could pull out of this week’s round of trade talks. St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard tells CNBC that the...

Squawk Box anchors discuss a number of earnings from the big European banks starting with HSBC, which has posted a 31 percent jump in Q1 profits thanks to strong income growth in Asia and cost-cutting measures. French lender Societe Generale suffers a double-digit fall in net profit amid volatility in its corporate and investment bank. On the market front, oil stocks decline to a one-month low.&nb...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates. US stocks slide after Chair Jerome Powell says low inflation is “transitory”, dampening prospects of a rate cut. In Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin boosts hopes of a US-China trade deal following talks yesterday. CNBC has learned that an agreement could come as early as next Friday. BNP Paribas Q1 net profits ar...

Squawk Box anchors discuss Apple’s stock surge in extended trading as dipping iPhone sales are offset by a demand in the tech giant’s services and the group issues an optimistic outlook. The S&P 500 hits another record, marking its best start to the year since 1987 and joining the Dow and the Nasdaq in its fourth positive consecutive month. President Trump urges the Federal Reserve t...

Squawk Box anchors discuss Chinese manufacturing numbers which have suffered an unexpected drop in April as growth momentum cools. Meanwhile in the US, the S&P 500 hits an intra-day record peak off the back of rising consumer spending in March and increased optimism for a US-China trade deal. Alphabet Q1 earnings miss forecasts, causing shares to slide after hours, with increased advertising c...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the Spanish election results where the incumbent PSOE has won but failed to secure a majority. Russia’s central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina tells CNBC exclusively that she fears a global slowdown but feels a recession won’t materialise next year. The US posts stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP with investors looking ahead to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for further...

Squawk Box anchors discuss Amazon’s record Q1 profits which have beaten expectations, but are there clouds on the horizon as the retail giant flags a lower operating profit in Q2. Ride-hailing app Uber begins its IPO road show today seeking a listing of up to $90bn. In Beijing, President Xi Jinping addresses the Second Belt and Road Forum, asking for fair trade practices from partners. Following t...

Squawk Box anchors discuss continuing Q1 earnings with better-than-expected results coming in for UBS despite sharp declines at the Swiss bank’s investment arm. CEO Sergio Ermotti predicts market conditions will improve by the end of this quarter. There are conflicting reports on whether Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank will update investors on their merger talks before Deutsche reports Q1 earnings t...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the strong start to Q1 earnings which have pushed the S&P and Nasdaq to new closing highs. Twitter also sees its stocks surge after beating expectations this quarter with President Trump hailing his White House meeting with CEO Jack Dorsey despite an earlier attack on the social media giant for alleged political bias against conservative voices. Deutsche Bank and UBS...

Squawk Box anchors discuss soaring oil prices following Washington’s decision to end sanctions waivers on Iranian crude imports. We preview the busiest week of corporate earnings this year so far with European banks and US tech giants set to report. In the US, Herman Cain has withdrawn his name from a seat on the Federal Reserve board citing low pay rather than opposition from the Senate and in Sr...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the fall in Asian stocks from a nine-month high despite hopes of Washington and Beijing closing a trade deal by the end of next month. Luxury group Kering beats its Q1 sales forecasts – just – with help from Gucci but the company says Chinese demand remains strong. Meanwhile, online image-sharing company Pinterest is set to go public today with shares priced above its ex...

Squawk Box anchors discuss China’s Q1 data, with its economy beating growth expectations to officially come in at 6.4%. Qualcomm’s shares surge after it surprisingly resolves a legal wrangle over royalties with Apple which could now see its chips feature again in iPhones. Meanwhile, Netflix posts a strong first quarter off the back of record subscriptions but the media services provider warns that...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the stumble suffered by US stocks following disappointing numbers from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Meanwhile, Asian shares receive a boost from solid Chinese home price data. Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans exclusively tells CNBC that US interest rates can remain unchanged all the way until autumn next year. Following a massive fire at Notre Dame cathedr...

Squawk Box anchors discuss Wall Street’s potential record highs after strong bank earnings and Asian stocks soar to a nine-month peak on hopes of Washington and Beijing striking a trade deal. We have an exclusive interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei from Shenzhen who believes his daughter’s arrest may be a politically motivated move by the US administration. Meanwhile, President Trump targets th...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the IMF’s warning about the Chinese slowdown being bigger than first thought ahead of this morning’s trade data. However, UBS chairman Axel Weber tells CNBC that he remains optimistic about the country’s economy. Also speaking at the IMF’s spring meetings, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire tells this channel that the US-EU trade spat must be resolved following Presi...

Squawk Box anchors discuss last night’s crunch EU summit with Brussels granting the UK a flexible extension to its withdrawal from the bloc until 31st October this year. The Federal Reserve and ECB reinforce fears of a global slowdown causing a Chinese stock sell-off while US Vice-President Mike Pence tells CNBC exclusively that he agrees with President Trump on the need to lower interest rat...

Squawk Box anchors discuss the IMF’s latest cut to its global growth forecast citing trade tensions as President Trump threatens new tariffs on EU products. EU leaders are ready to grant UK Prime Minister Theresa May a long extension to Brexit but France says the delay agreement must contain strict caveats. Meanwhile, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz tells CNBC that his country is braced for...